987 Gen 2 Boxster advice

[GGibbo]

Hi all, I'm new to this form so please be kind...
After going through several different cars, it's time ofr me to scratch the Porsche itch. I test drove 997s and 987 Boxsters and decided on the latter for a number of reasons.

I would normally have no issues with buying a year/18 month old car from a reputable manufacturer, but having read some slightly shocking threads on here feel compelled to seek advice.

Does anyone have any info on whether bore scoring or any of the other prevalent engine issues with 997/987 cars still affect the gen 2 cars? I'm obviously going to get a car with a warranty and most likely extend it when it expires, but this doesn't seem to protect you entirely.
I' sure I'm getting carried away with this but would hate to have any purchase tainted like some others seem to have had on here.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Hawmaws]

Just buy one. They're brilliant.

I've gone 987, 997 then back to 987 gen 2. And it's a complete hoot. Makes me grin/laugh out loud every time I drive it in a way the 997 never did.

With an OPC warranty, you should have no real worries.

[AndyBrew]

987 is an amazing car you won't be disappointed!

[Akajak]

Step change over Gen 1 go for it

[telford_mike]

I have a Gen 2 Cayman. No problems in the 2 years since I bought it. Just go for it, for every unfortunate owner who posts on here there are hundreds who never have a problem. Look at any of the manufacturer forums on PH and you'll gain the impression that every car in the world is about to suffer engine failure.

[GGibbo]

Cheers for the views guys, good to hear not everyones car has self destructed!


Hawmaws, totally agree with your view. I drove a 987 gen 1 back to back with a 997 2s and 4s and the Boxster just seemed a more fun car, without giving much away in terms of comfort or 'liveability'.

I've not actually driven a Gen 2, and am out of the country with work. Am I stupid to buy a car having never driven a specific model? Whats the big differences driving wise Gen 1 vs 2?

[Mutt]

Gen 2 engines are different. I would definitely try both gen 1 and gen 2. Gen 2 doesn't sound as good IMHO...

[Hawmaws]

Gen II definitely doesn't sound as good as Gen 1.. a PSE is essential, in my opinion.

To me the other big difference is the quality of the interior. My new one has full leather and with the PCM it looks and feels very similar to the 997. That was important to me as I didn't want to feel that I was "trading down".

I'm also told that the suspension is upgraded, but the new one has PASM, so I can't really tell.

I have no regrets about changing from the 997. I'm in France at the moment and can't wait to get back to play in the Boxster. I never felt that about the 911.

[Carl_Docklands]

In my experience, the difference in the sound of the engine only applies to the 3.4. There is a slight change in tone in the 3.4 car, you would have to drive them back-to-back to notice.