Porsche Cayman & Boxster Common Problems & Tips
The Porsche Cayman and Boxster are the brilliant mid-engined sports cars. A Cranbourne West specialist covers what to watch.
About the 718 / Cayman & Boxster
The Porsche 718 / Cayman & Boxster (987, 981 & 982) is a precision-engineered sports car that rewards meticulous, on-time servicing with the correct oils and parts. Looked after properly it’s an exceptional car to own — and we keep it that way for far less than the dealer.
Porsches work hard; correct oil, cooling health and sensible intervals are what keep the 718 / Cayman & Boxster strong.
Common 718 / Cayman & Boxster problems
The areas we watch on the 718 / Cayman & Boxster: cooling-system parts, oil leaks, the PDK transmission service, brakes and tyres under hard use, and bore/IMS history on certain older engines. Catching these early is far cheaper than ignoring them on a performance car.
We use dealer-level diagnostics, the correct Porsche-spec oils and quality parts, and give you honest, expert advice.
Servicing your 718 / Cayman & Boxster for less
We service the 718 / Cayman & Boxster to the Porsche schedule with fixed written pricing — typically well under dealer cost. Buying used? A pre-purchase inspection checks the 718 / Cayman & Boxster-specific trouble spots (engine, cooling, transmission history) first.
Already own one? Book an honest health check.
Porsche Cayman & Boxster Common Problems & Tips — FAQ
Yes, with meticulous on-time servicing — correct oil and cooling care are essential on a performance car.
Cooling, oil leaks, PDK service, brakes/tyres and older-engine history.
Yes — logbook servicing to schedule with correct parts and oils keeps your warranty valid.
Less than you’d fear with an independent specialist — we service for well under dealer pricing with fixed quotes.
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