Randolph Lozoya: yes
Gertrude Darke: As one Answerer already said, "There's no way to tell if an individual car will be reliable or not .. it depends on the care and maintenance it has been given." That's the simple truth; if you get full documentation of all required maintenance and service with the car, that's good. If there's no paper at all, walk away. Something in-between (likely on an older car that has been through multiple owners) ... you'll have to decide. Be sure to get a PPI, a pre purchase inspection from a certified Porsche mechanic (not where you're buying the car) before entering final price negotiations on any car.I do want to correct a false statement made here, that "the boxster is Porsche's first water cooled car." I see this again and again. Porsche sold their first water cooled engines in 1976, in the Porsche 924. They sold a water cooled V8 engine in the Porsche 928 beginning in 1978 in the U.S. Porsche has a long record of building both! air cooled and water cooled engines....Show more
Collin Barter: The 944 is not at all expensive or delicate. You can do all the maintenance yourself easily, and so can any decent shop. The only difficult or unusual thing is the torque tube, which should have its bearings done along with when you do a clutch. So be prepared for a clutch to cost you about $800 instead of the $400 one would expect. The turbo is shorter lived then the nonturbo, but has better resale.However, due to the age and being a Porsche, I would consider having a back up car in case you need to wait for parts on order.They normally are great daily drivers, but the big back glass will be a problem in AZ.You will need to have updated AC.That is probably your biggest concern....Show more
Rhett Kaines: No problem,I saw one, it was a $7,500 car with a bag containing $12,500 cash under the driver's seat.
William Vickerman: If you can't do your own work or know a cheap but good mechanic, i! t can be very expensive.That is because the dealer charges the! same hourly rate to work on a new $150k car as a used $3k one.The 944 is a nice care, and because it is only 4 cylinder, it is inexpensive.But have the drive shaft bearings and clutch checked out by a mechanic, because you could spend $1500 right away if they are bad.The body work is not an issue unless it looks bad.Repaints tend to use lacquer instead of enamel, so age differently. But all cars have some repairs of a slightly different color actually....Show more
Woodrow Neyman: The Turbo model goes for $10,000 on average.There is also the 944 base, which usually goes $3000-5000, and the slightly quicker 944 S2, which goes for $4500-8000. They are reliable. They only have one common, expensive problem. Timing chains.Maintenance is about $75 per month, or $900-1000 per year....Show more
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Sol Allphin: Imported parts always cost more to repair. Especially european.
Bet! hany Blocker: Hi, my opinion is that all 914's were prone to rust so a 100% rust-free car with no restoration carried out eversince new is likely to fetch a good amount of money but not $20k. In case a 914 with no rust, never restored and in good shape, low miles, having 1-2 owners and generally not abused can reach this price. I own a California spec. 914 1.7L and i can tell you that even though it is a good overall car, rust issues look about to show up. This is the main problem and this is the reason that many cars are already scrapped leading to a bigger demand nowadays. I believe that time has come for the 914 to rise in value. There is a chance that your 914 mentioning worths the money.
Rona Ising: I want to get as much out of my car 10 grand and I saw this so it made me curious do you think that so many people are keeping their cars original that maybe there are some people want a car that is truly unique? Because this car definitely was racing seats momo steer! ing wheel custom rims and Subaru WRX engine. This was a while back it a! lso had a gray paint that looked really good on the 914. Can any explain this odd anomaly?
Leif Andreason: Any Porsche 944 turbo that sells for $3000 is going to be a total piece of crap If you can find a really nice one, it'll be $6,000 and up, and it will cost you at leat $150 a month, averaged out, to maintain it. If you buy a beater 944, you will regret it enormously....Show more
Newton Fedorko: 1
Jacinta Moitoso: Porsche Boxster 2000
Caterina Yeargan: 2000 Porsche Boxster
Rosalba Lingner: In the long run probably better of to fix the Honda. The 944 is not known for its build quality or reliability, they frequently have overheating issues. Parts are sometimes difficult to find and expensive.
Laveta Fathy: For the best answers, search on this site https://shorturl.im/avsiYOver fifty percent of ALL Porsches EVER built are still running on the street or track. These are clearly some of the most reliable cars in the world. What can you do! to make it continue that way? Follow the manufacturer's recommendations on oil changes and scheduled maintenance to the letter. Always use Mobil 1 synthetic oil in the car (the only oil Porsche recommends). Change the oil in accordance with Porsche's recommendations, but never less than once a year. Porsche oil changes are expensive (go price Mobil 1 oil), but you do fewer of them than with most other cars. Don't put off the 15,000 mile, 30,000 mile, etc. maintenance work. In other words, do the car proud and it will do you proud. The world is full of people who have never owned these cars and put them down without knowing what they're talking about. I owned a normally aspirated 1996 Porsche 911 for 5-1/2 years. Every year I changed the oil at a cost of about $250 (12 quarts of Mobil 1 is not cheap). By the time I sold the car in 2008, I had spent a total of $166 on repairs. I replaced the brake pedal rubber cover for $5.95 (no labor charge), I replaced the rear defroster ! switch for $90, including labor, and I had the outside rear window trim! re-secured for $70. That's all. My icon is my 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S and I ... just racing in the rain. I've owned this Porsche just over two years. My repair costs to date are zero, zilch, nada, NOTHING. Properly maintained, these cars are virtually bullet proof....Show more
Jules Ashbach: The only way I can imagine a 914 four cylinder being sold today for $20,000 is that it was not only original, but had only 'new car' mileage on the speedometer. A VW Dealership in my city had an owner who carefully stored one of each new year's VW beetles that came in the door. After VW quit importing the beetle, he brought those stored cars out, one by one - brand new! I saw him sell a new 1976 VW beetle Cabriolet, Wolfsburg Edition, in about 1983, for $12,000. That car was originally priced at about $6,000, and was, I believe, the last VW beetle model brought into the U.S.
Jinny Dronen: As a generalization, the 951 is a strong, reliable car. However there are some m! ajor caveats to that, and I think I can see some red flags in regards to your situation.As said, the 951 is a good car. They are capable of some pretty good performance and they are well engineered and reliable. However, the newest ones out there are now more than 20 years old. So while it's safe to say they were reliable when they left the factory, how reliable they are now will depend very much on how they were cared for over the last 20+ years. A 951 in good condition will normally fetch at least $9-10k... so buying one for $2-3k suggests one in relatively poor condition.From experience with older Porsches, the easiest way to buy one that will cost you a massive amount of money is to buy one that is cheap. If you want one, spend the $10k up front... otherwise you'll spend the $2-3k to buy it, and another $7k in short order taking care of problems (and if you wanted it in the same condition as the car that cost $10k in the first place, you'll probably spend that amou! nt over again). Going cheap seldom winds up being less expensive.And t! he second part is expense... while you can get these cars at cheap prices, keep in mind that adjusted to modern exchange rates, this is a car that would've been $60-70k new today. Expect parts, repairs, and upkeep to reflect this value, rather than that of your purchase price. Which is to say that even though these can be good reliable cars, do not try to own one if you have major budget limitations.All that said, I would also give a little worry to running a 951 as a daily driver in the AZ climate. Turbos add heat and stress to an engine, as well the high ambient temperatures. The car can handle it, but at the same time it will add to the maintenance cost and will add to the wear and tear on the car. It could work, but a 944S2 or 968 without the Turbo would probably be better suited to daily use in this case....Show more
Refugio Gastineau: It's pretty easy to explain... all sales are essentailly an issue of supply and demand. A person that goes to Porsche and o! rder a color to sample car in hot metallic pink will pay a pretty large premium for a color that is likely to devalue the car. However, if he goes to sell it and thinks he should charge a premium because he paid a premium, he's probably not likely to get it... however, if the one other person in the world that happens to want a hot metallic pink Porsche sees it, and realizes how much more it would cost to buy it that way or repaint another car, then CA-CHING, he will get a premium for the car.Likewise, someone with a 914 that has spent alot of money on it ($5k or so for the car, another $10-12k for the engine and work of getting it in there, $1-5k for the rims depending on the specifcs, $2k for the seats, etc) is probably thinking that the car is worth at least $20k! In most situations he would find buyers would generally say, "I'll give you $7k... maybe $8k.) But if someone else that just happens to want that exact car comes along, and understands the cost involved of ! doing it himself, then maybe it will sell for that.When looking at car ! values and sale prices you will always find odd balls that run well outside the normal ranges (just like similar cars that wind up selling for $2-3k because of needs for immediate sale, etc). Such sales are possible, just not likely.That seems the most likely explaination without specific details on the car.
Rubye Bonnin: Be sure to check the clutch on any 944 - turbo or not. The parts aren't a huge expense, but the labor to replace it is.Not a beginner do it yourself job, but not impossible for a shade tree mechanic either.
Queenie Ruthers: yes. This car has been abused and owned by morons. Walk away.
Jefferson Sarson: They're fairly cheap and pretty common in my area, I mean 1k would get me a parts car, 2-3k buys me a running and driving one. I also hear they're reliable.I'm a college student and I commute 50 miles~ a day (25 one way, 25 back~) and right now I have a Honda civic that needs transmission work. I like the car a lot, and am most likely goin! g to just spend the $1200 to fix it. However, I am just curious about the 944 since I could potentially sell my civic for 1.5k~ as is and then spend the 1.2k~ more to get me a new car.So, how are they for daily drivers? I'm asking this to someone who has worked on them/owns one. I live in Arizona, so it's 90-100+ daily, weatherless....Show more
Verdie Wollen: The owner said that the engine, coolant, and stereo system has been updated/replaced.They also said that they hit a pole and had to replace the fender (which is a different color than the rest of the car) and could that be partially the reason why it's at such an affordable price?And would any future repairs be more expensive than most cars?
Neely Youngblut: No way to tell if an individual used car is reliable or not. It mostly depends on the care and maintenance it got while in the possession of the previous owner(s).
Rosalia Hibler: This Site Might Help You.RE:2000 used Porsche Boxster. Reliable?Th! ere are two I have my eye on, one has 47,000 miles and one has 82,000. ! How are these cars for maintenance and reliability? If you think them unreliable, could you recommend another sporty car? Thanks!...Show more
Aron Ramu: What is his asking price? that year 944 isnt really too expensive. i found a couple here in colorado springs on craigslist for like under $3000. the ones i saw were in great condition but had high miles.
Bruce Calise: Well I saw the car when I typed in porsche 914 buy on google it was like the third or fourth link down it was really well restored.
Wilfred Santacruce: u should check out the condition first and then buy. buy 47, 000 miles one.
Eva Lichlyter: Porsches 944 are not really expensive because they weren't a big hit in the 80's (thus the reason that kind of shape in a Porsche never caught on). The good thing is because they were cheap at the time, you can find a lot of parts used in junkyards. The 944 is loved for people who want to race in a low budget because it has the transmission in the ! back and the engine on the front. The only issue with this is that if they break it is more expensive to fix than any other car.One question, how many miles does it have? If it has more than 80k, you must check that is in perfect conditions since it will need attention pretty soon and it is not going to be cheap. I would pay between $500 for one in rough shape and $7,000 for one in perfect (like new) conditions....Show more
Derrick Smsith: An oil change and a tune-up on the Porsche can cost you close to 1.5K! And, when it breaks, and it will break, repairs will cost you more than the car is worth.Fix the Honda.Best wishes and good luck....Show more
Dexter Gold: these are expensive to fix, as are any german car.... audi, vw, porsche, etc.... this is a cheaper sports car on the higher end. if you want just a sports car, for similar price check out a VW GTI, or an Audi S4. those are sporty and really nice, probably nicer than a boxter...
Salvatore Walls: IMH! O, the desirability of 914's is such: (forgetting the hideously high pr! iced 914-6) seventy 3 & seventy 4 2.0, seventy 3 & seventy 4 a million.7, the seventy 5 & seventy six fashions and final 70 via seventy two fashions. seventy 3 observed a extra advantageous shifter, subsequently those years. In seventy 5 Porsche went to the better rubber bumper which some choose yet I choose the chrome ones from in the previous years. except you are able to weld, rust is a deal killer. seem below the battery tray heavily with a sparkly gentle. it is the 1st place to rot. If this is not ruined you have have been given desire. Then seem below the motor vehicle and interior the wheel wells. floor rust is fixable yet something previous that calls for panel alternative. this is complicated to get the engine out as you need to deliver it out the backside with the transmission. you will need jack stands and a sturdy jack plus countless time to do this. Adjusting the valves is a soreness too. aspects are available in and can be shared with some VW's. There are book! s on restoration and countless help obtainable on the internet. 914 worldwide and the 914 club might nicely be existence-savers. additionally, AutoAtlanta is a huge source of suggestion. I rebuilt a seventy 4 2.0 and it quite turns heads. It corners like a curler skate and sounds captivating with the inventory muffler. this is not nicely worth a lot on the industry whilst in comparison with different Porsches yet then i'm not advertising the two.
Elissa Curlin: where did you see this sell for 20 grand? i've seen similar modded 914's that couldn't even fetch 10. are you sure the car sold, and it wasn't just an ad posted on website that never found a buyer? it all depends on who built the car. if it's some no-name guy in just doing the mods in his garage, it's going to be selling for a considerably less amount in the end, it's only worth what someone will pay for it.EDIT: can you post a link to this alleged 914 that sold for 20 grand? i'm very skeptical considering what! these things are worth. it's a common misconception that you can make ! money when modifying a car. the truth is that you really can't.
Buster Buchko: the only 80s porsche i would own would be the 959 the rest of them of them from the era are a heap of the crap,, the whale tail 911 was the called widow maker due to heaps of people getting killed due to the tail happy 911 the 944 wont be that expensive for the parts due to its shares most of its parts with audi and volkswagon , the only thing that might be expensive would be body panels just incase you had to replace them...Show more
Kris Bozelle: I bought a 2000 Boxster Base 2.7L just over a year ago as my first car at 21. I got it for $9700 with 76,900 miles on it. 5 speed manual. Completely Stock with 17 inch Turbo Twist Style Wheels. PM me if you need to know anything more than what I am about to tell you.So far, the Boxster has been very reliable for me. I bought it with a bad starter, which is still bad, but still works. $500 fix if you do it yourself. I also bought it with a b! ad inner tie rod, which cost $30 and 15 minutes to replace. I love the car. I love its handling, speed, engine sound. It puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. It feels faster than it is. I now have 85,000 miles. The Boxster is actually a very simple car to work on. There are 3 access points to the end. Directly Behind the seats, on top of the engine, and under the car. Even Serpentine belts just take 5 minutes to install. Performance parts like Exhaust Systems, Suspension pieces, and rims are VERY expensive from aftermarket, you can find cheap intake and under drive pulley and a few other go fast parts. I have driven it in snow and rain. In rain, it tends to hydroplane past 50mph so you definitely want to drive slow. In 1 inch snow or less, it is actually pretty good for a RWD car assuming you drive less than 20mph. But it was not good at braking in snow. Reliability:Like I said, so far it has been fine for me and I checked the common problems over the summer and i! t seemed healthy.Another acquaintance of mine has a 98 Boxster with 223! ,000 miles. His first major repair was at 206,000 miles. Other than that, he gave it regular maintenance. He made a forum showing his road trip in his Boxster from Cali to Texas to Michigan, and back the same way. The 2000+ model is more reliable than the pre-2000 models. But not all Boxster are reliable, there is a 30% chance you can have one of the affected cars.Porsche's weak point is the IMS (Intermediate Shaft Bearing). Due to incorrect manufacturing tolerances on some of the IMS bearings produced, it can go bad in your car. This can happen at any mileage or age. Once it goes bad, you need a new $15,000(w/labor) engine. Warning signs for this is to check the oil filter when changing the oil. If the oil filter has metal shards, your IMS is going bad. Stop and tow it to the shop to get the IMS replaced.If you can catch it before it happens, you can save your engine and turn a $15,000 repair into a $2500 repair. Yes, Changing the IMS is expensive.Luckily, my car's IMS se! ems like it was not one of the bad ones. No signs of metal shards in my oil filter.Another common problem is RMS. (Rear Main Seal). With age, it wears out and then you will have an oil leak. RMS is a cheap fix. It is just a sealant. Another Common Problem is the Water Pump. Porsche poorly designed their water pump. The Boxster and 996 911 was their first experience making water cooled engines. The water pumps last every 60,000 miles-100,000 miles on average, but some people have had to replace them within 40,000 miles. Always buy OEM. Not aftermarket. Last common problem has to do with Age. Being that this is a 12 year old car. It could have an idle problem. This could be from a vacuum leak, dirty MAF sensor, dirty Idle Control Valve, or Dirty Throttle Body.I had a rough idle. When I cleaned the throttle body, the problem was fixed. It was just a 15 minute job since it is so easy to work on these cars. Maintenance Costs:The Boxster takes 9.2 quarts of oil and Porsche reco! mmends that it is changed every 10,000 miles. They recommend Mobile One! Synthetic 0w-40. Here is the truth. Change it every 5,000 miles. If you drive rough and hard, change it every 3,000 miles. You can change it every 10,000 miles, if you plan to drive it like a Toyota Prius. Since you are looking at a Porsche, chances are you want to drive fast. You can use 5w-40 oil as well. It depends on the weather. I used Castrol Synthetic Oil. Oil changes at normal mechanics cost $80-125 depending on the cost of their oil. At the Porsche dealership, it costs $185 for an oil change. Or you can do it yourself for $40-50. 15 minute job.Tires cost $500-600 total.Alignment at the dealer costs $145. At a regular mechanic, it costs $80-120. These are the quotes I got in the past.Dealership hourly labor rate is $133 per hour. Regular Mechanics cost $70-100 per hour in labor. So maintenance and repairs are high. But I do all of the work myself so I pay $0 for labor. I just pay for the oil and parts. Don't be afraid to get in there are try to fix it yourself. It ! is VERY easy. It takes Premium gas ONLY. The ECU is set up to accept 91 octane at a minimum, but recommended octane is 93. I always try to put 92 or 93 octane. If you put less than 91 octane, the engine will seize, or possibly blow from engine knock....Show more
Vita Moodie: a Subaru WRX engine in a Porsche is just plain wrong, it sends the price to hell in my opinion, but I dont know what happened in your $20K fake Porsche incident
