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  FCP Euro·16 days ago

  986 Boxster Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need To Know (1997-2004 Porsche Boxster)

  By FCP Euro

  ►Value for money is a big debate these days. When it comes to sports cars, there are lots of older cars to choose from, but few offer the performance of a Porsche 986 Boxster. They're widely available in all forms for under $10,000, yet they deliver the balance and dynamics of a vehicle worth significantly more. On top of that, they utilize a characterful, sonorous engine that provides enough grunt to feel sporty. Toss in the retractable roof and vintage looks, and you have yourself a great little car that can still be driven daily in most parts of the country. As you might expect, though, ow…

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  FCP Euro·17 days ago

  Porsche 986 Boxster Engine & Transmission Guide: All You Need To Know (1997-2004 Boxster Models)

  By FCP Euro

  ►The Boxster's drivetrain is fairly normal, if vintage these days. When new, it was an absolute revolution for Porsche. The company replaced its old single-overhead-camshaft, air-cooled engines with a modern water-cooled design featuring two camshafts per bank and variable valve timing. Mounted amidships and paired with a manual or automatic gearbox, it gave the Boxster much of its charm and blended with the chassis to create a great all-around sports car. However, there's something to be said about major revolutionary engineering changes: they're not always perfect. Despite making a great no…

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  FCP Euro·27 days ago

  Porsche 986 Boxster Chassis Diagnostic Guide: Everything You Need To Know (1997-2004 Boxster Models)

  By FCP Euro

  ►Porsche's 986 Boxster was a major success in its day. As a lightweight roadster, the Boxster is all about driving fun, and much of that stems from its playful chassis. It's communicative, light on its feet, and responsive in all the right ways, but only when it's at its best. Worn shocks, sway bar bushings, drop links, and other suspension components can really hamper the Boxster's driving experience. Now that these cars are nearly 30 years old, many will need reconditioning. Some will have had the proper care over the years, but many more will not. Few people really think about their suspen…

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  FCP Euro·29 days ago

  Porsche 986 Boxster Window Regulator Replacement DIY (1997-2004 Porsche Boxster, S)

  By FCP Euro

  ►Window regulators in Porsche's 996 and 986 sports cars are prone to failure as they age. They're made up of a series of cables, metal brackets, and plastic pulley wheels that weaken after over a decade of moving glass. When they start to fail, you may hear grinding and see a stuck window while operating the window switch. Completely failed, they leave you with an open window, or one that won't dip. Fix this early because both platforms need the window to dip slightly when opening the door; otherwise, you risk breaking the glass. Replacing the Boxster's window regulator is a pretty finicky jo…

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