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Porsche 718 Boxster 2.0T Euro 6
The turbocharged flat-four 718 Boxster, Euro 6 rated. A well-regarded used sports car with a mixed owner reliability record.
| Marque | Porsche |
|---|---|
| Model | 718 Boxster |
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged flat-four petrol |
| Transmission | Not stated in the address |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Emissions standard | Euro 6 |
| Stop-start | Yes |
| Body | Two-door roadster |
The 718 generation replaced the Boxster’s naturally aspirated flat-six with a turbocharged flat-four. It is a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive roadster, and the address does not record whether this specification is manual or PDK.
What to check on this specification
The dual-clutch gearbox, if fitted
Reviewers note that earlier 718 cars had problems with their dual-clutch automatic transmissions while engines and gearboxes were otherwise generally reliable. Establish which transmission the car has, and if it is the dual-clutch, drive it in traffic as well as on an open road: repeated pull-aways and low-speed changes are where a tired clutch pack shows itself.
Paint and body
Owner complaints on this model include paint quality. Look along the panels in daylight, check the front end for stone damage and any protective film, and inspect the roof mechanism through a full open-and-close cycle in both directions.
Reliability context
The 718 did not do well in a recent owner reliability survey for its class, finishing last of eight in the coupe, convertible and sports car category. That is a reason to buy on history and condition rather than on badge.
The automatic gearbox
Drive it from cold and then again warm. What you are looking for is a clean pull away in first, a clean engagement of reverse, and shifts that are firm rather than jerky, slurred or accompanied by a thump. Torque-converter and dual-clutch boxes both have scheduled oil and filter changes; those services are frequently skipped because nothing obviously breaks when they are, and the bill when something does break is one of the largest in used-car ownership.
Ownership notes
A Euro 6 petrol clears the Euro 4 standard the London ULEZ asks of petrol cars.
Sports cars are often used seasonally. Read the MOT history: the pattern of test dates and annual mileages tells you whether the car has been laid up, and long periods of standing are harder on brakes, tyres and rubber than steady use.
About this page
The address you are on was part of a used-car dealer site that no longer exists. The individual vehicle it once described was sold years ago; there is no stock here, nothing is for offer, and no enquiry goes anywhere. What has been kept is the specification the address itself encodes, written up as a reference for anyone looking at the same combination of model, engine, transmission and emissions standard on the used market today.
Nothing here is advice about a particular vehicle. Every point above is a thing to check on the car in front of you, and the official services linked below answer against a registration number rather than a model name.