[jftaylorv]

I acquired my 718S BOXSTER new in January. A couple of weeks ago the “low coolant, stop driving” symbol came on, I had the car towed to my dealer and 2 days later picked it up. The coolant filler neck and cap were replaced, and I was told that this has been an issue on some 718’s an 911 turbos.On the way home from the dealer, I stopped to run an errand and when I got back in the car, same story. The car has been at the dealer for a week and I just received notification that the parts- sensor and expansion tank arrived, the job is “a complex repair” and should be completed in a week. About 3 weeks before this, the convertible top needed a repair, one if the hooks broke on the passenger side.
The car has 1,700 miles.

My previous toy was a 2008 Boxster, base and other than the radio being replaced under warranty was trouble free...And maintained at a very high level.

I have had many German cars, all maintained very well and understand s*#t happens, but I’m not feeling good about the situation. As a final comment, I am disappointed in the lack of communication from my dealer.

I would greatly appreciate any feedback.

Thanks John

 

[Porsche2018]

Sorry to hear these issues arise with your 718S Boxster. As an encouraging data point my 718 CS has 7K miles on it and is 9 months old and has been trouble free. I would be persistent with the dealership and make sure they keeps things running smoothly. Maybe some other 718 Boxster owners can chime in with their experience(s). Good Luck!

 

[rvacs]

Wow this is no good..coolant issue sounds strange.
I hope you keep us informed on this.

As far as your 2008 Boxster - that Gen of Boxster/Cayman was well "refined" after many predecessors. I had a 2009 Cayman with ZERO problems...so I know what your talking about. Only thing different in 2008/2009 (majorly) I think was an upgraded PCM. (Which I guess negated the radio thing.)


The 718 is such a drastic makeover that I am sure we will see some quirks as it has not matured. What year is your Boxster? 2017 / 2018 ? Just curious.

Yes scary to see items pop up when your only at 1,700 miles.

 

[dsballdo]

911 C2S to 718Bs

I had an '09 C2S cab, MT6, sport chrono, just about every option that I purchased in '11 using my '07 BS MT6 as a trade. The BS was great for twisty roads but long highway stretches were tiring since there was no PASM and the seats were just not that comfortable. The C2S was much more suited to the long trips that I took for business. Last Fall my wife wanted a fun car to drive while waiting for a Tesla Model 3 (not that her '14 328i was a slug). After trying a '17 Miata (which couldn't accommodate my massive 5'8" frame comfortably), I suggested that she try my C2S. She felt like it was too big and that she couldn't control it on fast curves. After trying multiple 718 variants we ordered a 718BS in December 2017 and traded the C2S as the down payment since the dealer gave us around $7K more than any other local place would offer. Bad timing on our part as the factory wasn't producing anything but 718GTS models. Eventually our salesperson found an '18 BS, MT6 with all of the options we spec'd except PASM. We got 5% off that car and saved sales tax with our trade. The car drives smoothly enough on 20" wheels and the 14 way ventilated seats fit each of us better than the C2S did. Takes curves much better and seems faster on the straightaways. The back-up camera makes parking a snap and the LCA makes up for minimally limited vision issues. It even gets better mileage than either one of our prior P-cars.

 

[jftaylorv]

Thanks for the feedback. It’s appreciated. I received a call from the dealer today stating I should have my car back this Friday.
Ready for the weekend!
BTW, it’s a ‘17 model.

 

[GregW]

Thanks for the feedback. It’s appreciated. I received a call from the dealer today stating I should have my car back this Friday.
Ready for the weekend!
BTW, it’s a ‘17 model.

Unfortunately sh*t happens--even to the best brands.

I hope that's the end of your problems.