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not sure what would be considered the best response, however from what I have been told by some very savvy Porsche Engineers, after about 125,000 miles is when one might consider replacing the engine.
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not sure what would be considered the best response, however from what I have been told by some very savvy Porsche Engineers, after about 125,000 miles is when one might consider replacing the engine.
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not sure what would be considered the best response, however from what I have been told by some very savvy Porsche Engineers, after about 125,000 miles is when one might consider replacing the engine.
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POST 1Original post

Miles that is? what is the highest that anyone has here?

POST 2Original post

Just turned 50,000 miles about a week ago on my '99 Boxster. Hoping to get many more good miles out of it. I bought it used last May. So far about 13,000 trouble free miles. No major issues. The engine seems strong and runs well.

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I have just turned 47,000 miles on my 99. No problems and just do routine maintenance. I plan on keeping this car (unless better than expected finances allow an S upgrade). Years ago I put 167,000 miles on a 1984 Carrera that never required any engine work - and the guy I sold it to is still driving it today. Its not the mileage, its the way the owner takes care of the car.

POST 4Original post

And some luck is in there too, if you got a Boxster without some of the major defects.

POST 5Original post

If you going to buy a used Porsche from a dealership they can supply you with the complete service history from day one. If they won't, there is a problem.

POST 6Original post

not sure what would be considered the best response, however from what I have been told by some very savvy Porsche Engineers, after about 125,000 miles is when one might consider replacing the engine. My 2000 just turned 24,000 miles... I only drive it about half the year. I was also told that for those interested in upgrading their Boxster engnes when the time comes it is possible to modify the engine compartment of Boxster to fit a Carerra 3.4 L engine.

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Just wondering what the price of a new Boxster eingine is. Also the Carrera engine. Is it worth the money to replace an engine?

POST 8Original post

I dont remember what the quotes were that I was given back a year ago, though I do recall the price difference between a new Boxster engine and a new Carrera engne was only about $1500 different. When you actually think about it if it were to come down to buying teh new engine upgrading to a Carrera engine probably would make sense. It is a significant increase in base HP. instead of the 220 hp on the 2.7 l engine the 3.4, I think, has about 300-320 hp stock. So really it is a better base t start off with for obvious reason. My feeling is dont bother replacing it unless you absolutly have to. if it ever comes to me wearing away my 2.7 L , then I can see going for the upgrade.

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