Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2002 Porsche Boxster
Car diagnostics for the 2002 Porsche Boxster: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Porsche Boxster for car diagnostics
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
2002 Porsche Boxster: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 3.2 L | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,100 | US$4,550 | US$4,550 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,130 | $4,586 | $4,586 | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Porsche Boxster
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (3), engine and engine cooling (3) and power train (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V656000 | 2022-08-30 | exterior lighting:headlights | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam... |
| 03V004000 | 2003-01-23 | power train:automatic transmission | CERTAIN 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TIPTRONIC (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED KEY-LOCK-CABLE DOWN TO THE SHIFT SELECTOR. IF THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE IS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITION KEY WILL SNAG UPON BEING REMOVED FRO THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Boxster
Searching for car diagnostics for the 2002 Porsche Boxster? CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop; the work is never by CarmaCars. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
About your Boxster
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Boxster. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Under the hood: the 2.7L 6-cylinder and rear-wheel drive.
Who does what
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
A car while yours is in the shop
The rental is priced like any other on our site. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Between shop visits
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Talking to the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Let us know
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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