Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Porsche Boxster faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Porsche Boxster fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Porsche Boxster (1996 - 2004) Fault Guide
Porsche Boxster (2004 - Present) Fault Guide
Porsche Boxster (1996 - 2004) Fault Guide
We know of 16 PORSCHE Boxster (1996 - 2004) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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5 engine faults
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3 suspension wear items or faults
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2 interior problems
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4 bodywork issues
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2 recalls
Here's an example fault on the PORSCHE Boxster (1996 - 2004)
What to look for:
Leave the car standing for 10 -15 minutes, then check for drops of oil on the floor under the middle of the car. Also check the ground where the car was left overnight.
What it means:
A leak under the middle of the car usually means that the crankshaft oil seal needs replacing. This is more likely on cars that have completed over 18,000 miles.
What to do
Negotiate a £300 discount or have the repair completed.
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Porsche Boxster (2004 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 10 PORSCHE Boxster (2004 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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5 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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1 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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1 recalls
Here's an example fault on the PORSCHE Boxster (2004 - Present)
What to look for:
Look under the car and check for any oil under the engine and gearbox.
What it means:
This is very likely to mean the Rear Main Seal is defective. This is a very common fault on the Boxster. The RMS is the seal between the gearbox and the engine. A very small leak is not a large problem but if you can see oil on the ground the RMS will need to be replaced.
What to do
If you find this fault then try to reduce the price of the vehicle by around £700.00. If the car is under warranty (2 years) Porsche may repair the fault for free.
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