Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1998 Porsche Boxster
Wheel alignment for the 1998 Porsche Boxster: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange 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 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1998 Porsche Boxster for wheel alignment
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
1998 Porsche Boxster: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,100 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,130 | $4,830 |
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 1998 Porsche Boxster
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (11), air bags (9) and engine and engine cooling (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
The 1998 Porsche Boxster: Wheel alignment
The 1998 Porsche Boxster and a wheel alignment: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. Hitting a pothole hard can knock the wheels out of line.
Your car, your notes
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Boxster. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The 2.5L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
How the request works
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 sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
A rental while you wait
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
A short checklist
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Good habits for your car
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Over to you
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
Request wheel alignment
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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