Byprodrive

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OK enough with all the internet rumors,hype & philosophy what's really going on inside that big noisy thing behind my seats?

mmarshall

Do you have a web-link, or an explanation, of the defect being investigated here? All this shows is what appears to be a pulled Boxster engine.

IS-SV

Just look up IMS failures, it's common enough on the water-cooled pre-DI current or pre-latest gen engines (which no longer have an intermediate shaft). Typically this type of failure results in catastrophic engine failure, resulting in the need of a replacement remanufactured engine.

btw, old news

LexFather

Are you swapping the Boxster engine for the 911 one?

IS-SV

No, I think a small block V8 is being readied.

rominl

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honda v8?

jwong77

Does this explain the poor resale value of earlier Boxsters?

IS-SV

Earliest Boxsters had other issues too (mostly covered under warranty including slipped cylinder sleeves, RMS leaks, other chronic oil leaks, top mechanism failures, etc.)

So some degree yes, especially if the car is out of warranty.

I8ABMR

I cant believe that in 2010 we are still dealing with cars that have complete/catostrophic engine failures. Porsche needs to get their ish together

biggie27

loool ive already went through 2 R8 engines and on my third, and my car is only 2 years old with 32,000 kilometers on it ( roughly 15,000 miles ) it seems engine failures are now more common than ever

IS-SV

Fortunately it seems the last of these failures was prior to model year 2010, if that's any reassurance.

werewolf

Porsche tied one hand behind its back having to start with the rear-wheel drive, rear engine 911 and the flat 6 engine designs. They've done a good job optimizing a design with some inherent flaws but the IMS failures are real worry when shopping for a used porsche.

Too bad NSXs hold their value...

I8ABMR

yeah maybe with German cars. Its stuff like this that gets consumers to go to the Japanese. After a while, even though you will always enjoy the performance, its going to get really old having to visit the dealership repeatedly or even worse having the car towed in.

Byprodrive

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Prior to the crash of the U.S. economy Boxster resale values were as good as any made in the 21st century.

Byprodrive

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Yes, you are posting old news. I have started this thread to relay new good news.