2008 Porsche Boxster Consumer Discussions

Porsche Boxster and Boxster S

• Re: Concerned [tj60]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Oct 27, 2011 2:04:46 PM

  Okay, spoke with the Porsche experts. Their advice is that they have rarely seen a RMS (rear main seal) issue in the past few years with Boxsters at least, since all the problem children (earlier cars) have been taken care of already. As for the IMS, intermediate shaft bearing, issue, one still has to be careful. They felt that the earlier cars, say 2000-2008, are safer in that if a bearing ... Read More

Thinking of buying a Porsche? Read this and think again!

• Re: Thinking of buying a Porsche? Read this and think again! [mholzner]

  Written by: minisf on Jun 22, 2011 9:02:27 PM

  Wow... thanks for the post. I was actually in the market for a new Boxster, the Spyder to be exact. (Getting rid of my tank, a 2008 BMW 7 Series). Like all my cars, I was considering getting used too. But I always search the Net for issues cars have and also to see how the manufacturer and dealer backs up the car, expecially on major design defects (such as the ... Read More

Porsche Boxster and Boxster S

• Re: Approved Boxster or New 370Z Roadster? [foxyesq]

  Written by: longislander1 on May 24, 2010 10:11:30 AM

  I dont' know where you are in your purchase, but one reason that you can buy a low-mileage Boxster for less than a new Z is Porsche's infamous M96 engines. If you go to the Porsche enthusiast sites (and another forum right on here), you can find story after story about low-mileage engine failures, and -- in many cases for cars out of warranty -- Porsche's refusal to pick up part ... Read More

• Prices for 2008 Boxster S

  Written by: sie1 on Mar 14, 2009 3:38:13 PM

  I plan to purchase a new 2008 Boxster S within the next couple of weeks. Has anyone had any experiences in buying a new Boxster. I noted that the 2007 closeout discounts were around 10-15% . However , with the bad economy and the fact that Porsche delayed the introduction of the 2009 models for 7 months, I 've heard talk of 25%-30% discounts being given. I've also noticed that the ... Read More

Thinking of buying a Porsche? Read this and think again!

• Buyer beware when it comes to IMS failure

  Written by: longislander1 on Oct 2, 2009 8:02:48 AM

  This is a worthwhile forum for anyone wanting to purchase a Porsche built from 1997 through 2008 that contains the infamous M96 engine subject to IMS failure. I have read many such episodes as the one posted above. I have read two episodes where owners had this happen on two different cars that they owned. I have read an account of a failure as low as 6,000 miles. I have read ... Read More

Porsche Boxster and Boxster S

• wind deflector and online resources / forum

  Written by: carlover3 on May 21, 2009 9:37:49 PM

  I posted this same message before, and did not get any replies, I like to try my questions again, please advise some answers. Thanks! I purchased a left-over brand new 2008 Boxster, and I love to drive it. A couple questions as a new porsche owner: 1. what can I expect from the wind deflector ? it's not cheap, i called some local Porsche parts stores and they quote it over ... Read More

• wind deflector and online resources for Boxster 08'

  Written by: carlover3 on May 11, 2009 12:51:21 AM

  I purchased a left-over brand new 2008 Boxster, and I love to drive it. A couple questions as a new porsche owner: 1. what can I expect from the wind deflector ? it's not cheap, i called some local Porsche parts stores and they quote it over $500 plus the labor to install it. And if I decide to buy it, is there an online store for it for a lower ... Read More

• Re: Prices for 2008 Boxster S [sie1]

  Written by: wicki on May 8, 2009 11:55:32 AM

  Sie 1 said: "I noted that the 2007 closeout discounts were around 10-15% . However , with the bad economy and the fact that Porsche delayed the introduction of the 2009 models for 7 months, I 've heard talk of 25%-30% discounts being given." A few questions: 1) To Sie1 or anyone who may have recently purchased a Porsche Boxster ... can you share some info about your purchase and of ... Read More

• Re: Do Boxsters still have the problem of the engine 'letting go'? [mrrogers]

  Written by: mannyljr on Dec 22, 2008 10:06:21 PM

  Mr. Rogers, I think you're off a little with the Certified Pre-Owned warranty and how long it lasts. I'm pretty sure, it's 2 extra years to the factory warranty, which is 4 years and 50,000 miles. This is based on the in-service date and when the factory warranty expires. I doubt there are many or any 2002 Boxsters that are CPO. They would be expiring in 2008, unless they were sold ... Read More

Article Comments - 2009 Porsche Boxster First Drive

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Porsche Boxster First Drive [traffic9]

  Written by: mannyljr on Dec 11, 2008 10:39:29 PM

  Best handling roadster is the Boxster. I've driven a new Miata and S2000 after driving a couple of different Boxsters, 2008 and 2005, both S and base models. My daily driver is an RX-8, so I know a little about well handling cars. The Miata was too light, but great fun to toss into corners. It's light weight hurt it's traction as I was able to make the tires squeel without ... Read More

Porsche Boxster and Boxster S

• Re: Is this a fair deal? [dbarton7]

  Written by: mannyljr on Dec 9, 2008 11:48:25 PM

  $42K sounds like a lot for an '06 S in this current economy. I've been price shopping Boxsters since the summer and have posted dozens of Porsches and their prices on my blog. http://mannyljr.typepad.com/lizardslair/ My current front page is a list of Best in Price for Boxsters 2005 - 2008. It's mostly based on autotrader.com, plus a little Ebay. I have a 2006 S with 22K miles on my list for ... Read More

• Re: Need advice for buying a 2008 Boxster [bobrose10]

  Written by: mannyljr on Nov 6, 2008 8:26:47 AM

  I've been shopping Boxsters for a couple of months now. If you haven't already bought it, definitely get competing bids from different dealers for your business. Porsche sales are 50% under their record sales month of a year ago. Also, there is a glut of late model used Boxsters that will save you tens of $1000's of a new car. You can visit Porsche's web site to search all the dealers ... Read More

Porsche Boxster Lease Questions

• 2008 Porsche Boxster

  Written by: kimmeth on Oct 9, 2008 4:51:22 PM

  So like every one else I see what is going on in the financial markets. I am looking to lease a Boxster and yes the deposit, factor, residual, miles are all important. While the dealers say rates are not important and factor and residual are the key elements I disagree. Market rates help to set the factor. My sales guy is either playing dumb or clueless on this topic. I am ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Boxster S Money Factor/Residual [bleon]

  Written by: Car_man on May 21, 2008 3:32:21 AM

  Here's the information that you're looking for, bleon. Porsche Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Porsche Boxster S with a manual transmission and 10,000 miles per year are .00250 and 62%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Article Comments - 2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder First Drive

• Article Comments - 2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder First Drive

  Written by: KarenS on Apr 4, 2008 9:34:08 AM

  These days, when somebody says Porsche is a giant killer, you think they're talking about the world of finance. Porsche's recent takeover of Volkswagen is surely a far more amazing story of corporate balance sheets than all the news from Detroit that fills the news headlines. First Drive: 2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder

Porsche Boxster Lease Questions

• Re: 2008 lease questions [las3]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 1, 2008 4:04:50 AM

  Welcome las3. Porsche Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a non-S 2008 Boxster without Tiptronic with 15,000 miles per year are .00290 and 61%, respectively. The residual value for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year would be 2% higher. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2007 Boxster Lease Question [guttersn1pe]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 4, 2007 2:38:38 AM

  Hi guttersn1pe. The best way to get a good deal on the Boxster that you are interested in is to negotiate as low a selling price as possible on it and then have the dealer calculate your monthly payment using its buy rate lease money factor. You can look up this car's dealer invoice price in the New Vehicle Pricing section of Edmunds.com. Once you know what the invoice price is, ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Porsche Boxster Lease [oncalldoc]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 14, 2007 2:45:34 AM

  What's up Doc? Unfortunately, the fact that you are a loyal Porsche customer will not have much impact upon your ability to get a good deal on the new Boxster that you are interested in. Porsche is not currently running any special loyalty promotions that I am aware of. You may be able to negotiate a slightly better selling price than someone off the street would be able to get if ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Boxster Lease [wmsc998]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 14, 2007 2:39:46 AM

  No problem, wmsc998. Porsche Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 Porsche Boxster without Tiptronic and with 15,000 miles per year are .00310 and 55%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• 2008 Porsche Boxster Lease

  Written by: oncalldoc on Aug 14, 2007 2:24:04 PM

  I will be completing a lease contract on a 2004 Boxster at the end of this year and am interested in a 2008 model. Assuming a 48 month lease period, standard mileage allowance, no additional options, and top credit tier, what monthly payment range would be considered optimal for me as a repeat customer? Thanks, The Doc

• Re: 2008 Boxster Lease [wmsc998]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 6, 2007 2:52:50 AM

  Hi Michael. As you suspected, Porsche Credit's current buy rate lease money factor for a lease of all of its models is currently .00310 for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Your lease payment for this car will vary quite a bit depending upon how long you lease it for and what mileage allowance you need. If you provide me with both of these variables, I should be able ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Boxster Lease [wmsc998]

  Written by: redsoxgirl on Aug 5, 2007 7:10:33 PM

  Am I reading this corectly? You are considering, a base Boxster with Tiptronic for $1,000 per month? Good grief. My last two cars have been Porsches, half of my immediate family has worked for Porsche and even I find this absurd. A base 911 C2 6-speed with a few key options can be leased for around $1,000 per month, $0 down. And it's 10 times the "Porsche" as a Tiptronic base ... Read More

Article Comments - 2007 Porsche Boxter S First Drive

• Re: Article Comments: 2007 Porsche Boxter S First Drive [KarenS]

  Written by: habitat1 on Aug 22, 2006 2:08:23 AM

  At only $800 more than the 3.2 liter, 280 hp 2006 Boxster S, the 2007 with a 295 hp 3.4 liter engine and TPMS standard is a heck of a good deal, in Porsche terms. After all, last fall I paid the equivalent of $6,000 to get the extra 0.2 liters and 30 horsepower bump of going from a 911 to a 911 "S". Not that I needed it, but one ... Read More