I'm in the market for a Porsche. I'm considering either a new Boxster S, or
> a 2 to 3 year old 996 cab. (This will be my 3rd; 2 914 2.0s and a 911SC > Targa.)
>
> When the Boxsters first came out, I liked them but my "Porsche only
> mechanic" (non dealer) advised against them based on what he believed were a
> lot of engines "blowing up".
>
> I'm assuming that since the 996 is also water based, there can't be that
> much difference in the engines and that Porsche, as great a company as it
> is, must have gotten it right by now.
>
> Does anyone have any insight on this?
>
> Thanks,
> Charlie
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