Porsche Boxter running costs
03 September 2005, 01:14 PM
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Porsche Boxter running costs
A guy at work is thinking of getting one of these, but he is worried that the running costs will cripple him i.e. servicing and parts, insurance is actually cheaper than an Audi TT. He has been looking at a 2.5 ok not that fast but he is not that bothered about straight line speed as long as it handles.
Has anyone owned one of these and how do they compare to something like a TT or Subaru.
Any nasty surprised to look out for i.e. belts etc.
Thanks chaps!
Has anyone owned one of these and how do they compare to something like a TT or Subaru.
Any nasty surprised to look out for i.e. belts etc.
Thanks chaps!
03 September 2005, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Wish
03 September 2005, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by The Chief
OPC service? sorry mate it was a late night last night
03 September 2005, 11:50 PM
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Boxter is supposed to be one of the best handling cars ever made. Apparently the smaller engined version is the better of the two in this respect. I think running costs with be high in terms of servicing and fixing anything that breaks, but other than that not too bad. Will certainly hold its value better than a Scoob.
04 September 2005, 11:59 AM
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Been to have a look at one today, very very nice. and only 17k.
does anyone know of a good Porsche specialist in the Northwest that can carry out servicing etc.
what is the average price of service?
Thanks again chaps
does anyone know of a good Porsche specialist in the Northwest that can carry out servicing etc.
what is the average price of service?
Thanks again chaps
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04 September 2005, 07:48 PM
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Probably best looking on http://www.petrolheads.co.uk/gassing....asp?f=137&h=0
servicing in Bolton from £130 - clutch £500 +vat - http://www.hartech.org.uk
Seen a fair few for sale that have had engine replacements, one in this weeks trader with 130k on the clock and engine gone!
Still on my list.
Enjoy.
Royton lad eh, used to live there meself, and a regular in Wraggs!
Lee
servicing in Bolton from £130 - clutch £500 +vat - http://www.hartech.org.uk
Seen a fair few for sale that have had engine replacements, one in this weeks trader with 130k on the clock and engine gone!
Still on my list.
Enjoy.
Royton lad eh, used to live there meself, and a regular in Wraggs!
Lee
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04 September 2005, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by LeeMac
Probably best looking on http://www.petrolheads.co.uk/gassing....asp?f=137&h=0
servicing in Bolton from £130 - clutch £500 +vat - http://www.hartech.org.uk
Seen a fair few for sale that have had engine replacements, one in this weeks trader with 130k on the clock and engine gone!
Still on my list.
Enjoy.
Royton lad eh, used to live there meself, and a regular in Wraggs!
Lee
servicing in Bolton from £130 - clutch £500 +vat - http://www.hartech.org.uk
Seen a fair few for sale that have had engine replacements, one in this weeks trader with 130k on the clock and engine gone!
Still on my list.
Enjoy.
Royton lad eh, used to live there meself, and a regular in Wraggs!
Lee
05 September 2005, 03:03 PM
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From my experiance so far, OPC, Basic service is about 300-350. I have only had one major service and it was just under £1000.
I would avoid 2.5s and early 2.7s as they had liner problems. Get a warranty. Check the RMS has been done. If they go wrong its often major and costs a lot to put right. My car has done 28k now and has been more reliable than my subaru... so they can be reliable too.
I would avoid 2.5s and early 2.7s as they had liner problems. Get a warranty. Check the RMS has been done. If they go wrong its often major and costs a lot to put right. My car has done 28k now and has been more reliable than my subaru... so they can be reliable too.
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I've been looking at these too.
12,000 mile service at a specialist seems to be about £200
The dodgy liner problem should have been rectified on any 2.5 by now (check it has)
RMS (Rear main oil seal) £200-£300
Clutch £500-£600 - seem to last about 60k miles
Drove one at the weekend and it felt fab. Not that quick but handles so well and makes a great noise!
12,000 mile service at a specialist seems to be about £200
The dodgy liner problem should have been rectified on any 2.5 by now (check it has)
RMS (Rear main oil seal) £200-£300
Clutch £500-£600 - seem to last about 60k miles
Drove one at the weekend and it felt fab. Not that quick but handles so well and makes a great noise!
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