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Re: Any known problems on the 2005 Porsche Boxster
A whole host of minor issues, which should have been rectified during routine service visits - nothing major, just niggles and improvements.
Obviously earlier cars were more prone to these than later ones, where issues were resolved on the production lines.
Obviously earlier cars were more prone to these than later ones, where issues were resolved on the production lines.
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Re: Any known problems on the 2005 Porsche Boxster
I had an 05 987 before my 06 S.
I'd take a good hard look at the top in two places. Around the passenger windows for any sort of loose strings and at the rear clamshell (have someone else open while you watch) to make sure the rubber channels on the leading edge of the clamshell aren't displaced in any way.
Most importantly, if you opt for the manual 5-speed and there is stiff resistance when putting into first then avoid...at all cost. PM me if you'd like greater detail on that point.
And don't forget to honk the horn, it should sound...German.
Those were the only trouble spots in my year/22k of ownership. You may buy a model with less than 20k on it, in which case it probably hasn't been serviced and there are some minor TSBs on the 05 which should be taken care of at the regular interval.
I'd take a good hard look at the top in two places. Around the passenger windows for any sort of loose strings and at the rear clamshell (have someone else open while you watch) to make sure the rubber channels on the leading edge of the clamshell aren't displaced in any way.
Most importantly, if you opt for the manual 5-speed and there is stiff resistance when putting into first then avoid...at all cost. PM me if you'd like greater detail on that point.
And don't forget to honk the horn, it should sound...German.
Those were the only trouble spots in my year/22k of ownership. You may buy a model with less than 20k on it, in which case it probably hasn't been serviced and there are some minor TSBs on the 05 which should be taken care of at the regular interval.
Re: Any known problems on the 2005 Porsche Boxster
I think the first thing you should do is check with the servicing OPC to ensure that the car has had all its recalls done.
The first few 987's are now falling out of warranty cover (well, definately a case in the UK) and several issues albeit cosmetic and minor may remain.
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Popolou
The first few 987's are now falling out of warranty cover (well, definately a case in the UK) and several issues albeit cosmetic and minor may remain.
Regards
Popolou
Re: Any known problems on the 2005 Porsche Boxster
I think most of the early faults should have been fixed.
- Oil pump pressure relieve valve makes a noise at 2krpm
- Air con vents may break
- Windstop rattles
- Don't think anyone's reported an RMS problem...
- Fuel filler catch is weak
Erm, I'm struggling. There was a sticky thread for this last year, but it seems have been de-stickied.
- Oil pump pressure relieve valve makes a noise at 2krpm
- Air con vents may break
- Windstop rattles
- Don't think anyone's reported an RMS problem...
- Fuel filler catch is weak
Erm, I'm struggling. There was a sticky thread for this last year, but it seems have been de-stickied.
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