# Porsche Boxster opinions **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 13, 2012, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255 "2012-08-13T12:33:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/21 "2012-08-14T05:55:02Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > Do they still suffer from this IMS problem? > > [Pelican Parts Technical Article: Boxster Intermediate Shaft Bearing Replacement and Upgrade (IMS) - 986 Boxster (1997-04) - 987 Boxster (2005-06)](http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/14-ENGINE-Intermediate_Shaft_Bearing/14-ENGINE-Intermediate_Shaft_Bearing.htm) ^ This is the reason I love nyspeed. Some more info, and a how to on replacing it. [http://boxsterguide.blogspot.com/2010/09/intermediate-shaft-ims-bearing-info-and.html](http://boxsterguide.blogspot.com/2010/09/intermediate-shaft-ims-bearing-info-and.html) ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/22 "2012-08-14T07:54:18Z")
My dad’s had the RMS go from basically not being driven enough. x… ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/23 "2012-08-14T07:55:58Z")
> [@Xander](#): > > My dad’s had the RMS go from basically not being driven enough. Doubt I’d have that issue, since I’d be DDing it (yeah, even in winter). ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/24 "2012-08-14T08:04:04Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > ^ This is the reason I love nyspeed. > > Some more info, and a how to on replacing it. > > [http://boxsterguide.blogspot.com/2010/09/intermediate-shaft-ims-bearing-info-and.html](http://boxsterguide.blogspot.com/2010/09/intermediate-shaft-ims-bearing-info-and.html) That is one of the best write ups I have seen on the issue, been lusting after a 911 for a while mentally and doing some reading on the subject, but still dont know if I will buy one or not. Wish GT3’s were a little cheaper, same with 997 turbos too. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/25 "2012-08-14T08:09:52Z")
The more I dug into 911’s the more I learned about engine issues they have. That made me lean more to the vette for what I want in a car. I was also looking early 2000’s at a lower price point + I planned on a lot of track time. Instead I bought a diesel SUV and a trailer rather than a sports car. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/26 "2012-08-14T08:13:00Z")
> [@somedude](#): > > The more I dug into 911’s the more I learned about engine issues they have. That made me lean more to the vette for what I want in a car. I was also looking early 2000’s at a lower price point + I planned on a lot of track time. Instead I bought a diesel SUV and a trailer rather than a sports car. Lamest decision making process ever… I wanted a sweet performance car found out I couldn’t afford the engine issues -\> Wanted a less sweet performance car -\> ended up buying something that has nothing to do with performance a diesel SUV. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/27 "2012-08-14T08:52:06Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Lamest decision making process ever… > > I wanted a sweet performance car found out I couldn’t afford the engine issues -\> Wanted a less sweet performance car -\> ended up buying something that has nothing to do with performance a diesel SUV. I was trying to balance cost to race VS fun to race (lots of track time) and I was much much more comfortable with racing my SHO at the ragged edge where it is fun and I don’t think I would have it in me to drive a 20K car at the same level. If I put the SHO into a wall it is really no big deal to me, but if I cracked up a 911 I would be a big deal for me. I am not in a position to write off a 20K car if I crash it. So rather than selling the SHO, my S4, and my A4 waggon and having a 1 sweet car I bought a nice tow rig and a trailer so if I blow it up or crash the SHO i still get home with no worries. My budget was 20-25K and that is what I spent. That budget left a lot of options open for me. From a racing standpoint for my situation a corvette makes the most sense, but from a fun to drive standpoint the SHO made the most sense at the time for me. For me fun is driving on the edge of what the car can do not necessarily having the best lap time. I don’t regret my decision but thanks for thinking racing cars is lame :tup: > ended up buying something that has nothing to do with performance a diesel SUV. If that were true I would completely true have bought the V6 version not the twin turbo V10 ---
**Author:** ![sasquatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@sasquatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sasquatch)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/28 "2012-08-14T09:36:51Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Doubt I’d have that issue, since I’d be DDing it (yeah, even in winter). Yes!!! ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/29 "2012-08-14T09:47:28Z")
In for trailer hitch installation. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/30 "2012-08-14T09:57:09Z")
The one thing I will say here, is that you WILL miss the cargo space you have now. I know it doesn’t seem like a big issue, but I’ve been there. Even grocery shopping in 350z roadster was a pain in the ass. A few cases of soda and a handful of bags, and all of the sudden my groceries were piled up on the passenger seat. I had multiple times where I’d be out and about, stop at a store and buy something random but sort of large (like plastic storage bins), then I get out to the car, realize there is no place to put it, and end up with the women carrying it on her lap until we get home. Roadsters are great, but after a year or so you’ll get really sick and tired of going back home for wifey’s car. Even the Honda Civic coupe that we have is a massive space upgrade to the 350z roadster. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/31 "2012-08-14T10:05:51Z")
The 2012+ Boxsters look 1,000 times better than any previous generation. ![http://www.yourautostuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2013-Porsche-Boxster-Driving.jpg](http://www.yourautostuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2013-Porsche-Boxster-Driving.jpg) I’d wait for one of these to come down and get a much nicer interior/much more aggressive exterior. ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/32 "2012-08-14T10:29:21Z")
you need a Murano, you want a convertible, isn’t the answer obvious? . . . . . ![http://www.thetorquereport.com/2011_nissan_murano_crosscabriolet_off.jpg](http://www.thetorquereport.com/2011_nissan_murano_crosscabriolet_off.jpg) Seriously though, along the lines of somedude’s logic, this is more 4 wheel off-able than a p-car: [http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?80810-MR2-for-a-project](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?80810-MR2-for-a-project) Although my vote would be V6 3rd gen. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/33 "2012-08-14T10:33:22Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > The one thing I will say here, is that you WILL miss the cargo space you have now. You’ve obviously never seen the trunk in a GTO. I wouldn’t be giving up much cargo hauling. ---------- Post added at 01:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:30 PM ---------- > [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > snip… > > Seriously though, along the lines of somedude’s logic, this is more 4 wheel off-able than a p-car: > [http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?80810-MR2-for-a-project](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?80810-MR2-for-a-project) lol, man that cross-cab is ugly. I’ve decided I’m going to stop wasting money on making my street car more trackable (and worse on the street) and just come to you for a rental spot in a lemons car. That plus one track day a year in the GTO/Boxster where I just run it at 8/10th and be happy is fine. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/34 "2012-08-14T10:38:40Z")
> [@somedude](#): > > The more I dug into 911’s the more I learned about engine issues they have. That made me lean more to the vette for what I want in a car. I was also looking early 2000’s at a lower price point + I planned on a lot of track time. not the turbo 😉 ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/35 "2012-08-14T10:38:41Z")
eek, just looked it up. 7.0 to my civic’s 11.5. Who would have thought that trunk would be so small? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/36 "2012-08-14T10:45:01Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > eek, just looked it up. 7.0 to my civic’s 11.5. Who would have thought that trunk would be so small? It isn’t in Australia. Over there the gas tank is under the trunk but it wouldn’t pass our crash regulations. GM then relocated the tank between the trunk and the rear seat back, loosing about 1/2 of the trunk space in the process. The space you’re left with is mostly useless, especially since they used those typical GM trunk hinges that intrude completely into the space. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/37 "2012-08-14T10:48:46Z")
go gm! ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/38 "2012-08-14T11:32:13Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > That is one of the best write ups I have seen on the issue, been lusting after a 911 for a while mentally and doing some reading on the subject, but still dont know if I will buy one or not. Wish GT3’s were a little cheaper, same with 997 turbos too. I like what you’re thinking. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/39 "2012-08-14T11:52:50Z")
I want to see you tow a snowmobile trailer with the Boxster. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255/40 "2012-08-14T12:06:37Z")
> [@Shockwave179](#): > > I want to see you tow a snowmobile trailer with the Boxster. > > 🤣 Yeah, I was thinking about that. Probably going to have to rely on the Murano quite a bit more for towing duty if this happens. 🙂 The other car I’m really considering is the Vette though, so that really doesn’t change anything. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-boxster-opinions/225255.md?page=3)