987.2 Boxster S.

[j8bbk]

Other half just pulled the trigger on a white 11' 987.2 Boxster S.

Has all important options (to her) including PDK, 19inch turbo II's, sports chrono, PCM satnav, Bluetooth, sports heated seats and Bose.

Anything to look out for with a car of this age?

Many thanks

J8BBK

[Rockster]

j8bbk said:

Other half just pulled the trigger on a white 11' 987.2 Boxster S.

Has all important options (to her) including PDK, 19inch turbo II's, sports chrono, PCM satnav, Bluetooth, sports heated seats and Bose.

Anything to look out for with a car of this age?

Many thanks

J8BBK

Everything. But this should have been done as part of the used car check out prior to buyng the car.

I don't know anything about the car but any servicing wants to be brought up to date. This of course includes engine oil/filter but also the brake fluid wants to be flushed/bled every 2 years.

I'd be tempted to treat the PDK to a fluid service even though it is probably not due based on miles. LIkewise I'm a fan of periodic coolant changes, like every 4 to 5 years. Helps prolong the life of the water pump and radiators, heater core, hoses, oil/water heat exchanger.

Plugs can be due to be changed on miles or time.

Be sure the body water drains are free of any trash build up.

Be sure the door bottoms are dry after a rain or car wash.

Be sure the radiator ducts are free of trash.

If brake rotors have a 1mm lip this is a sign the rotors are worn to their minimum thickness and rotors and pads and other brake hardware is due to be replaced. Even if the lip gets pronounced I wait until the brake wear warning light goes on.

I assume the tires have good tread? You don't want your other (and I'm sure better) half driving a car on worn out tires.

Then it is a matter of just giving the car regular servicing and keeping an eye out for any issues. The other half (or you) needs to keep an eye on vital fluid levels and check under the car for any signs of fluid leaks. Whenever the car is in for service (or if you service the car) a thorough inspection needs to be done looking for any signs of trouble. The water pump, CV boots, radiators/radiator hoses, really any and all gaskets, seals, o-rings, hydraulic lines, fittings, need to be checked for any signs of problems.

[finestjammy]

Rockster said:

Everything. But this should have been done as part of the used car check out prior to buyng the car.

I thought that too when buying an OPC approved used Cayman 987.2 S that had been through the supposed 111 point check. The brake discs were corroded all round and the rear tyres were at 2mm. That was before the car dumped all of its coolant on the way home from the dealer too and I had to be recovered. It all got sorted at no cost to me, but learn from a numpty like me and don't assume that because it's an OPC 111 check car that all is dandy

Check the inside of the discs, the outer surface can look pristine whilst the inside face can be super crusty. It's difficult to check for coolant leaks as most of the underside is covered. I'd probably be cheeky enough these days to ask them to take the undertrays off, pop it on the ramp and then take a good look yourself for any leaks and/or corrosion.

Another difficult thing to check might be the door membranes. These have a habit of failing and leaving the bottom of the door cards damp. It only manifests itself when washing or in heavy rain though. If the car mists up heavily then this can be a sign of them failing.

Check to see if both windows drop and rise at the same speed. If one significantly slower this can indicate the regulator is about to fail.

Listen out for front and rear bumps/rattles over sharp bumps/cobbles. This is most likely to be wither the coffin arms or tuning forks.

That might sound like quite a lot of stuff that might go wrone, but on the whole the 987.2 is a great car with a great engine. No major horror stories with the 3.4 as yet. Mine has done just shy of 54k and doesn't use a drop of oil, pulls great and is economical as a bonus.

Thanks.

James.

[j8bbk]

Thanks fellas, it has just had a major service which included plugs and all oils as well as the brake fluid.

not sure about PDK fluid service - although it is on 50k miles (car was a compromise on mileage for perfect spec/condition) but was much better condition than most with circa 20k miles from new - just seems like a lot of miles on a car, but then again I'm a wuss and have only ever bought from <1 yo.

Plugs were done in service

Body water drains were clear.

Brakes and pads were all just done as part of major service (hence why we compromised as nothing due for 2 years)

Tires - fronts are new, rears have 5+mm.

The other half (or you) needs to keep an eye on vital fluid levels and check under the car for any signs of fluid leaks - this will be my job

Whenever the car is in for service (or if you service the car) a thorough inspection needs to be done looking for any signs of trouble. The water pump, CV boots, radiators/radiator hoses, really any and all gaskets, seals, o-rings, hydraulic lines, fittings, need to be checked for any signs of problems. - Will be serviced by specialist it was purchased from, based on test drive/inspection the suspension seemed as taught as low mile cars.