What replaced the Porsche Boxster?
718. Introduced in 2016 for the 2017 model year, the Porsche Boxster and Cayman were renamed the Porsche 718 Boxster and Porsche 718 Cayman (internally called the 982), reviving the historic 718 moniker while switching engines from naturally-aspirated flat sixes to small-displacement flat-four turbocharged units.
Will Porsche Boxster go up in value?
As more crashed Boxsters exit the market demand will increase for the few nice Boxster left and the value will steadily increase. This has a side benefit of making available many high quality parts that are bargain-priced when your Boxster requires repair.
Is Porsche discontinuing the Boxster?
Porsche has announced a recall and stop sale for 190 of its 2021 Cayman (pictured above), Boxster, and 718 Spyder models due to the risk of the connecting rod cracking.
Which is the best Boxster?
Porsche Boxster ‘981’ (2012–2016) Last year, the second generation Spyder was introduced. Boasting 370bhp and less mass than the standard car, it shares many parts with the brilliant Cayman GT4 and is arguably the most desirable Boxster yet made.
Will the Boxster be a classic?
Despite its perceived unpopularity, the Porsche Boxster will become a classic car thanks to its excellent handling, usability, and its unique place in Porsche’s history. Porsche itself has already declared the Boxster to be a “classic of tomorrow”.
Should I buy a Mazda MX-5 Miata or a Porsche Boxster?
The fact is, that no matter what, Mazda markets the MX-5 Miata as a inexpensive convertible sports car for a reason, and places it correctly in that market segment. Porsche on the other hand might be aiming the Boxster at people who can’t afford a 911 (even if they deny it), but still have fairly fat checking accounts.
Is it cooler to own a Porsche or a Miata?
Porsche ownership for Miata money. Listen, criticize Porsche owners all your want, but for the most part, it’s cooler to own a Porsche than it is to own a Miata. I bet the OG’s at Mazda HQ secretly own Porsches. So of course, being able to buy a Boxster for Miata money is quite appealing.
Would you be happier with a Boxster or Miata?
You’ll be happier with a Boxster in stock form. If you are the modding type, the Miata would likely be a better option. But if you’d rather just enjoy the car as it is from factory, the Boxster will be much better out of the “box” O.O Most likely, you’ll be happier with it as is, so long as you buy the right one.
Are there any problems with the IMS in a Boxster?
Don’t have to deal with IMS (Intermediate Shaft Bearing) issues. It is well-known the IMS in the Boxster engines up to 2008 can fail causing catastrophic failure. This is more probable in older cars, mostly the 986 Boxster.