[61], Some Boxster models manufactured between 4 May 2001 and 21 February 2005 have suffered complete engine failure due to a fault with the intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing, which resulted in a class action lawsuit against Porsche Cars North America (referred to as Eisen v. Porsche Cars North America). November 2007 issue of, This page was last edited on 3 May 2021, at 02:19. Both versions are available with either a 6-speed manual or a dual-clutch 7-speed PDK transmission. 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The 986 Boxster had the same bonnet, front wings, headlights, interior and engine architecture as the 996. Valmet Automotive also manufactured Boxsters under contract to Porsche at a facility in Uusikaupunki, Finland. A minor service is around £250, followed 12 months later by an intermediate service at around £350-375. Fixing it requires an engine rebuild so the car could effectively be classed as scrap should the problem arise. When the Cayman arrived at dealerships for sale, the automaker adopted four caimans at Stuttgart's Wilhelma Zoo. Guides for basic car maintenance from the experts at Haynes. Both the Cayman and Cayman S maintained a 7 kW (10 PS; 9 hp) power advantage over their roadster sibling, the Boxster. In 1997, the M96 was then placed for the first time in the 911 as a 3.4L flat 6 making around 296 BHP. This four yearly cycle then repeats. The main change is the new PCM 4.0 infotainment system, which replaces the PCM 3.1. Tech, gadgets, car accessories and other products tested. The third generation Boxster (type 981) was launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. DESIGNED FOR THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE. It will never have the iconic status of some of Porsche’s old air-cooled cars, but it’s a good everyday car that doesn’t need to be locked away to protect its value.”, The arrival of the turbocharged, four-cylinder 718 Boxster might make the 981 a popular choice for enthusiasts who are wedded to the sonorous cry of the flat six-cylinder engine, but Newman reckons its appeal should not be overstated. After garnering widespread acclaim from the press and public upon presentation of the Boxster Concept in January 1993, the final production 986 production exterior design by Larson was frozen in March 1993. The Boxster was released ahead of the 996. An electronically controlled 5-speed automatic (Tiptronic) was also available on the S and base models. “It has the benefit of exclusivity.” Today, Spyder prices are around £35-50k. View the Porsche Boxsters for sale on driving.co.uk. In 2009 it was revised again with power rising to 252bhp for the standard car and 304bhp for the ‘S’. [6], Grant Larson's design, inspired by the 356 Cabriolet, Speedster, and 550 Spyder, stimulated a commercial turnaround for Porsche. NO PROBLEM.. Free 30-day IMS tool rental including RMS rear main seal installation tool is now included with purchase of IMS Retrofit and IMS Solution kits from LN Engineering along with your choice of Camshaft Plug and Tensioner Seal Set or Magnetic … Engine output increased in 2007, when the Boxster models received the engines from their corresponding Cayman variants. The design was heavily influenced by the 1993 Boxster Concept. In fact, all model years of Boxster, Cayman and 911 manufactured between 1997 and 2008 (with the exception of the 996 and 997 Turbo, GT3, and GT2 models) are subject to the now-notorious IMS bearing failure. Although the later ‘S’ models are the enthusiast’s choice, the 2.7 will be cheaper to run and the five-speed gearbox is said to be less troublesome than the six-speeder in the ‘S’. Beat high tech thieves the old school way, From books to games, clothing to accessories, here's our top gifts for car lovers. As Volkswagen assumed control of Porsche AG, production of Caymans and Boxsters after 2012 began in the former Karmann plant in Osnabrück, Germany, at the time owned by Volkswagen and also used for production of the 2012 Golf (Mk6) convertible. [8][9] The Cayman's hatchback enables access to luggage areas on top of and in the back of the engine cover. An injunction was granted against Crocs Europe, a division of the Longmont, Colorado-based shoe company preventing their use in Germany of the Cayman name. Through consultation with Toyota. The Boxster and Cayman received a number of international and regional awards: The 986 Boxster as well as 987 Boxster and Cayman have experienced complete engine failures. “At this price, there is an element of risk,” says Peter Bedford of GT One Porsche, “but as an entry level Porsche it’s not a bad car. In 2014, the range was extended with the arrival of the GTS version, which added 15bhp for a total of 326bhp. The interior remains very similar to the 981 Cayman / Boxster and the 991.2 generation of the Porsche 911. Together with a new body, the type 981 Boxster features a new, 40 per cent more torsionally rigid chassis, the front track is 40 mm (2 in) wider, the rear 18 mm (1 in) wider and the wheelbase extended by 60 mm (2 in), but with a small weight reduction of up to 35 kg (77 lb) compared to the previous type 987 Boxster.[12]. The Porsche 996 experienced some IMS bearing problems. The original 911 was only ever rear-engined for reasons of packaging, not philosophy. The 718 base models featured two new horizontally-opposed flat-4 turbocharged engines of 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre displacements with increased torque and horsepower along with lower fuel consumption. The engine is the biggest weak spot of these early Boxsters, just as it is in the 911 of the same era. Pilot production began in the second half of 1995, ahead of series production in mid-1996. The new 718 Cayman was also repositioned with an entry price lower than that of the 718 Boxster, in keeping with Porsche's higher pricing for roadster models. “It’s a great car and undervalued,” says Newman. Cosmetic changes included new head and tail lights, larger front air intakes with incorporated day time running lights, and an altered lower rear end flanked by twin diffusers. Two years later these outputs rose to 241bhp and 291bhp respectively, as the ‘S’ engine swelled from 3.2 to 3.4-litres. Comments: How about a photo of alternate lift points on 981's. [21], In 2020, the GTS 4.0 model of both the Boxster and the Cayman was released with a new engine, a slightly de-tuned version of the 4.0-litre naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine found in the GT4. At this entry-level price you really get what you pay for. The S model's turbocharger utilises Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) technology. The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engine two-seater roadster. In 2005, Porsche debuted the second generation of the Boxster, the type 987, with a more powerful engine and styling inspired by the Carrera GT. 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Giving the award, Miguel Cortina noted, "The suspension is just what you want to feel in a car like this—stiff, sporty, rigid. Sweaty-palmed purists have barely got used to the idea of the 911 Carrera having a turbocharged motor and now they’re faced with a Boxster with a four cylinder turbo. Revised styling included modified headlights, larger side intake vents and enlarged wheel arches to allow wheels up to 19 inches in diameter. “You can easily spend more than £5k getting it fixed.”. “The Boxster changed perceptions that Porsche’s don’t depreciate early,” says Newman. It’s a seismic moment that will throw fresh attention on the armada of used, “old school” Boxsters in the classifieds. The second generation Cayman was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. [24], Despite the loss of two cylinders, the 718 Cayman / Boxster are mechanically superior to the 981 model; acceleration is faster and steering is improved according to Top Gear and Motor Trend. Picking the right one is tricky, so we enlisted the help of investment analyst Robert Newman from Motorscout and classic car expert and independent Porsche specialist, Peter Bedford, from Surrey-based GT One Porsche, to filter out the best Boxsters. NO SERVICE INTERVAL. [14][15][16], With the new 982-generation, the marketing designation of the Boxster and Cayman was changed to Porsche 718, a nod to Porsche's racing heritage that won the Targa Florio race in 1959 and 1960. The new car was available in both the standard trim with a 2.7-litre engine, and in the S trim with a 3.4-litre engine. The 981 Cayman features upgrades including a new body, a longer wheelbase, a wider front track, electric steering, and a redesigned interior that matches the firm's contemporary 911 models. Porsche installed a reworked exhaust pipe and air intake. The arrival of the turbocharged, four-cylinder 718 Boxster might make the 981 a popular choice for enthusiasts, “The 981 is a good overall package,” reckons Bedford, “but there have been some problems with corrosion around the underbody that did not occur with earlier cars. © Sunday Times Driving Limited The Porsche M96 engine was first brought into the car world as the engine for the Porsche Boxster in 1996 as a 2.5L flat 6. “If anything significant goes wrong, such as the gearbox, the car will effectively be a write-off,” explains Robert Newman of Motorscout. It’s important to check for wear on the fabric hood and worth remembering that until the 2002 Model Year, the Boxster had a plastic rear window. The rear light cluster was also changed with translucent grey turn signals replacing the amber ones. Interior revisions included a more prominent circular theme for the instrument cluster and cooling vents. The first-generation Boxster (the 986) was introduced in late 1996; it was powered by a 2.5-litre flat six-cylinder engine. First launched in the 2006 model year, the Cayman is a coupé derived from Porsche's second and third generation Boxster roadster, styled in its first iteration by Pinky Lai. 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Preventive Maintenance It's always hard to recommend a specific set of rules on what to do to prevent IMS bearing failure when there is no confirmed reason to cause the failure to begin with (other than manufacturer defects). In many people’s eyes, its the equivalent of playing football in the Championship – your career hasn’t turned out quite as well as you hoped. In 2010 Porsche launched the limited edition, lightweight Spyder version, which was the first Boxster to become truly collectible. Normally, the cylinder walls are cast at the same time as the rest of the engine, this being the reason for adopting the casting technology. “Although it’s mechanically similar to the 986, the 987 was, overall, a much nicer car,” says Bedford. Can I still get driving lessons in lockdown? Planet-9 Porsche Forum Since 2005 Porsche Cayman Forum Boxster 911 Cayenne Panamera Macan Discussion powered by Porsche Enthusiasts Planet Wide! If you were starting from scratch, you’d put the engine in the middle, just as it is on a single-seater racing car. Porsche also began offering additional exterior color options including Miami Blue, Chalk, and Graphite Blue Metallic. In the Boxster, it is placed in a mid-engine layout, while in the 911, the classic rear-engine layout was used. 15 Great Deals out of 207 listings starting at $13,995. In-depth, impartial and expert car reviews, Get under the skin of cars over months rather than days. Porsche Boxster ‘981’ (2012–2016) The one to … The standard car buzzes along very nicely and the consumables – tyres, brakes, fuel – are all cheaper than the ‘S’ model.”. In addition, the front headlight's amber indicators were replaced with clear indicators. 1.2M posts 51.9K members In 2003, styling and engine output was upgraded on both variants. We all know the factory holes. The next year, a major service would be expected at a cost of approximately £600, followed the next year by another minor service. Take A Sneak Peak At The Movies Coming Out This Week (8/12) 2021 BRIT Awards highlights; Meet Noah Centineo, Hollywood’s (and everyone’s) dream boyfriend The most popular advice topics — we've got you covered, Information related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The production version of the 981 Cayman was released as a 2014 model in the spring of 2013. The outgoing Boxster first appeared in 2012 and boasted styling inspired by both the 991 version of the 911 and the 918 hypercar. Alongside a new 911 (codename 996) came the Boxster. Additionally, the issues are not limited to the model years covered in the suit, or to the Boxster; the Cayman and 911 share the same type of engine and are also affected. The plastic rear window was replaced by a smaller glass window. For the first time, Porsche’s flappy paddle PDK gearbox, a dual-clutch system, was also made available. At issue was the footwear company's clog name also called Cayman. The Cayman S benefits from the same engine and running gear as Porsche's latest 3.4-litre version of the 911. All Caymans were manufactured in Finland by Valmet Automotive. [17][18], The timeline of the 718 release started in 2016, with first model availability scheduled for June. Here's what we thought of them. “As a driver’s car, it’s a great buy, but its lack of kudos relative to a 911 means its values are unlikely to rise significantly in the medium term.”. The 987 is the last generation of the Boxster and Cayman series with hydraulic steering. NO BALL BEARING. Status Porsche is a specialised Porsche breakers & dismantler. For all its alleged image problems, there’s also no denying that it has been a commercial success, which means for the used car buyer, there’s no end of choice. We've tested out some of the best dash cams on the market. Both engines are equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox and an optional 7-speed reworked PDK. On the sides, the mirrors have been redesigned, taking hue from the SportDesign mirrors on the GT3. Car of the Year Awards 2015 – Porsche Boxster 2.7", "Wild ### Rumor of the Day: Porsche Boxster Engine Failures? 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Both the Cayman and second generation Boxster roadster share their mid-engine platform and many components, including the front fenders and trunk lid, doors, headlights, taillights, and forward portion of the interior. Back in ’96, Porsche was strapped for cash and needed to create two cars for the price of one. The bumpers were also changed slightly for a more defined, chiseled appearance, and new wheel designs were made available. Compared with its big brother, the 911, the Boxster has always had something of an identity crisis and few cars have been so unfairly derided. As of September 2012, additional production of the Boxster started at the former Karmann-factory in Osnabrück.[2]. “It’s a great car and undervalued,” says Newman. Styling incorporates cues from the 356/1, the 550 Coupé and the 904 Coupé. It was Porsche's first water-cooled non-front engine. 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