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    Mga sirs, saw a boxter S on display dito sa Lipa, sabi ng seller it came from Port Irene, the price is 1.6M, makinis po lahat both interior and exterior, the engine is quite. I have plans of getting one of this kaso meron mga questions in my mind that i need answers coming from you guys who knows porche. this are the questions po:

    1. Periodic Maintenance
    -cost
    2. Availability of parts
    -saan po meron if ever
    -madali lang ba makahanap ng parts?
    3. Durability
    4. Ano po common problems ng boxter s?
    5. ano po need to look into before buying it? considering that this came from other countries and used na

    Hoping to get more infos on this po...need advice po sa inyo. thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by thinman601 View Post
    Mga sirs, saw a boxter S on display dito sa Lipa, sabi ng seller it came from Port Irene, the price is 1.6M, makinis po lahat both interior and exterior, the engine is quite. I have plans of getting one of this kaso meron mga questions in my mind that i need answers coming from you guys who knows porche. this are the questions po:

    1. Periodic Maintenance
    -cost
    2. Availability of parts
    -saan po meron if ever
    -madali lang ba makahanap ng parts?
    3. Durability
    4. Ano po common problems ng boxter s?
    5. ano po need to look into before buying it? considering that this came from other countries and used na

    Hoping to get more infos on this po...need advice po sa inyo. thanks
    Better ask this people.

    Porsche Club Philippines
    Fasten your seatbelt! Or else... Driven To Thrill!

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    #3
    they'll tell you to get a serious Porsche hehe

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    Quote Originally Posted by uls View Post
    they'll tell you to get a serious Porsche hehe
    Yun lang. hehe
    Fasten your seatbelt! Or else... Driven To Thrill!

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    Quote Originally Posted by thinman601 View Post
    Mga sirs, saw a boxter S on display dito sa Lipa, sabi ng seller it came from Port Irene, the price is 1.6M, makinis po lahat both interior and exterior, the engine is quite. I have plans of getting one of this kaso meron mga questions in my mind that i need answers coming from you guys who knows porche. this are the questions po:

    1. Periodic Maintenance
    -cost
    2. Availability of parts
    -saan po meron if ever
    -madali lang ba makahanap ng parts?
    3. Durability
    4. Ano po common problems ng boxter s?
    5. ano po need to look into before buying it? considering that this came from other countries and used na

    Hoping to get more infos on this po...need advice po sa inyo. thanks
    First what is the model year, total mileage, M/T or A/T equipped, US (NAR) or EU version? I have been working with this brand for almost 3 years now and the usual complaints are smoky exhaust (oil separator faulty), engine hesitation, MIL is lit on instrument cluster (MAF, ignition coils faulty), and issues with the convertible top (ayaw bumukas o sumara, maingay, etc), vibration from the 2 radiator fans in front bumper (LH/RH). But if the one u saw has been maintained properly by the previous owner/s I can tell u these cars (Porsche) are fun to drive!

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    probably the worst modern porsche ever made.

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    i dont have a boxster or any porsche or kahit bm or cheds.. but... imho... unfair naman yun pag sinasabihan get a serious porsche... totoo bang ganun dun? thats sad..

    some buy cars for their performance.. some are not enthusiasts.. dont want to spend too much... and just want to cruise around in their sports cars..

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    Boxster / Cayman - 6speedonline.com Forums get ur answers here....

    for service.. pga, ensport, autosport frau or ex-manila....

    its your money.. its you car... buy wathever makes you happy

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    actually kaya nila sinabi "get a serious porsche" coz unlike the 911s, the boxster is a mid engine layout while the 911s are rear mounted... but the boxster is great car

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    get your answers at 6speedonline.com

    for service you can go to pga, ensport, autosport, frau or exmanila

    buy whatever makes you happy.... basta mahaba lang dpat pasensya when buying 2nd hand cars... especially euro..

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    Quote Originally Posted by foresterx View Post
    probably the worst modern porsche ever made.
    I have test driven the new 2012 porsche boxster s MY12 a week ago and honestly speaking, it's a modern porsche but not the worst they have ever made...

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    Quote Originally Posted by supremo1122 View Post
    I have test driven the new 2012 porsche boxster s MY12 a week ago and honestly speaking, it's a modern porsche but not the worst they have ever made...
    I agree with Eric and Supremo. It's not the worst modern Porsche in fact it's quite a good sports car nga.

    I was previously looking at one but I ended up with a 911 instead for the following reasons: 911 is bigger. the boxter is medyo a tight fit being on the heavy set side. mas na re-recline yung seats ng 911, if that matters to you. Mas powerful yung 911. Definitely mas passable as a daily driver yung 911(but note both still have rock hard suspensions compared to regular compact japanese sedans). Purists would tell you the 911 is the iconic Porsche being rear engined and all but don't worry about this too much as being mid engine the boxter has the more forgiving chassis and not that you'll notice this 99% of the time. Dito sa pinas depending sa lugar, yung cloth top ng boxter is not the last word in security.

    Otherwise if a boxter s fits your need for a sunday sports car then it might be just for you. HTH
    Last edited by babkalakal; July 11th, 2012 at 10:50 AM.

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    Common problems with all models 1997-2004 Boxsters are Intermediate-Shaft-Bearing (IMS) and Rear Main Seal (RMS) failure can result to engine damage if not fixed, I currently own a base Boxster Triptronic this car is fun to drive great handling. For more info on these cars visit: http://www.986forum.com

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    Why did you say that? did you own one before?

2002 porsche boxter s