Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda RX-8 Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Porsche Boxster or Mazda RX-8 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Porsche Boxster and the Mazda RX-8 truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Porsche Boxster and Mazda RX-8 reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Porsche Boxster and the Mazda RX-8 were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Porsche Boxster and the Mazda RX-8 have been recently.
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Porsche Boxster Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Porsche Boxster
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Porsche Boxster Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Porsche Boxster: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Consumer Reports rated it a Best Buy with better than average repair history. Owned for 3 years (bought new) and have had no major problems. Even for minor problems, if >1 day in the shop, they either gave me a loaner or a free rental car. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Porsche Boxster: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD |
prone to repair issues |
| 2002 | 2dr Convertible 217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
No complaints so far.Rumors of 2000 to 2008 motors have a 27 percent chance of blowing due to faulty design of a two piece crankshaft.However many ,many Boxsters have up to 175,000 on them |
| 2002 | 2dr Convertible 217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
these cars have a history of not getting high mileage without having major engine problems. and the cost to rplce the motor is more than the value of the car after repairs. so far I have not had major problems myself. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Mazda RX-8 Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Mazda RX-8.
