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• Rear spoiler (wing) drive motor: lx692• Headlight: from lx160• Battery 80 amp/hr lx133

Structural work cost• LHD to RHD conversion: Don’t even consider it!• Complete body restoration: from lx20,000• New bodyshell: Price on application from local Porsche dealer• Full repaint (including preparation): from lx8000• Full professional restoration from a basket case: from lx25,000

Manuals• Factory workshop manual set: from lx5200• Original 987.2 Boxster or Cayman owner’s manual set: lx130

Parts that are easy to find• All 2nd generation 987.2 Boxster and Cayman parts are easily obtained from your local factory-approved dealer, independent Porsche parts supplier or eBay.

Parts that are hard to find • No shortages of 2nd generation 987.2 Boxster or Cayman parts have been reported.• Certain N-rated tyre sizes and brands can be hard to find in some countries. Sometimes, importing from America via Tire rack (www.tirerack.com) is an owner’s only choice. It’s often cheaper as well.

Parts that are very expensive• Litronic headlight system.• Optional Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) discs (rotors) and pads.• Fabric for 987.2 Boxster models’ rag top roof.

Hopefully, a spare seven-speed Porsche

Doppelkupplung transmission won’t

be needed, unless it’s a restoration project. (Author’s collection)

This damage isn’t going to buff out easily, but the parts are available. (Author’s collection)

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is that it draws cooling air into the radiator core(s): this means it also acts as a powerful vacuum cleaner, sucking up anything it can from the road surface. Ensure the radiators have been cleaned of all debris. Organic materials decay (rot) and can cause all kinds of corrosion issues.

Check the condition of the rear lights lens assemblies.

Check all seals: doors, hatchback (tailgate) (Cayman only), around all glass, and all related to the movable roof system fitted to the Boxster model range.

Ensure the seller extends the rear spoiler (wing) fully, and inspect for any evidence of damage, rubbing and corrosion. Once completed, ask the seller to retract the rear spoiler (wing) to its full down position, whilst you watch to see that everything runs smoothly. This is not applicable to the Boxster Spyder, which has a fixed rear spoiler (wing).

Whilst inspecting the exterior, inspect the brake discs (rotors), callipers and pads. Pad thickness must be greater than 2mm (0.08in) and the discs (rotors) must not be damaged. Check for evidence of brake fluid leakage over any components in the wheel wells, including the rear of each wheel.

Check condition of suspension in the wheel wells.It’s critically important that the seller open and

close the Boxster’s roof, so you can see it in operation. Don’t forget to ask about any repairs to the roof system since delivery. Properly inspect the fabric, as it’s very expensive to replace. Ensure the stowage cover also opens and closes smoothly. Check sealing, water drains and condition of the roof’s glass rear window (Boxster), as well as condition and alignment of the frame with the roof open and closed. There is an optional hard top available for the Boxster model range. If the sale includes the hard top, inspect its colour and condition, and check that all fittings are in good condition.

When carrying out an exterior inspection, always check the ground around the car for any evidence of fluid leaks, oil, coolant, transmission oil and water.

InteriorInspect all interior fittings and assemblies, including a full inspection of each seat for condition, ensuring none of the main or trim materials are cracked, torn, faded

New 2nd generation 987 series rear light assembly

design: a clear tell-tale sign. (Author’s collection)

Check all the panel gaps. (Author’s collection)

Check operation of the Boxster’s roof

assembly. (Courtesy Porsche AG Archive)

Check operation of the Cayman’s rear spoiler (wing). (Courtesy Porsche AG Archive)

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LightsCheck the condition and operation of all installed lighting systems, front and rear, including headlights, rear lights, indicators (blinkers) front, rear and side, brake, reverse and foglights. Rating is for overall condition and correct operation.

WipersBoxster: Check condition and operation of the front wiper arm assemblies, including the wiper blades. Cayman: Check condition and operation of front

and rear window wiper arms and wiper blades. Rating is for condition and operation (don’t forget to wet the glass first).

WashersCheck condition of the windscreen (windshield) and headlight (if installed) washer nozzles, and operate the system. Rating is for washer nozzle condition and operation.

Roadster rag top and hardtopAll 987.2 Boxster models are of the roadster body style and delivered, as standard, with an electric-powered rag top roof. A thorough inspection and functional check of the entire rag top system is highly recommended. All Boxster models are fitted with glass rear windows: these are difficult to repair. All roadster roof systems creak, groan and

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Correct operation of all lights must be checked

and confirmed. (Courtesy Porsche AG Archive)

Headlight washer nozzles, if installed,

must also be inspected. (Courtesy Porsche AG Archive)

What lies beneath? Every component in the roof system must be inspected.

(Courtesy Porsche AG Archive)

Inspect inner condition of the Boxster’s roof with it raised.

(Author’s collection)

Ask the seller to operate the Boxster’s roof.

(Author’s collection)

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That’s got to hurt, but it looks like a promising Cayman project from this

angle … (Author’s collection)

… sadly, though, it doesn’t look like a restorable Cayman from this side.

(Author’s collection)

A potential Boxster restoration project? (Author’s collection)

From another angle, it still looks promising. (Author’s collection)

This Boxster Spyder might seem restorable, but it will be expensive, and not very cost-effective, because of the

resale price of roadworthy examples on the market … (Author’s collection)

… although, being a Boxster Spyder, its rarity might make it viable one day.

(Author’s collection)

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Type MA1 engine specificationsEngine type MA1.20 MA1.21*

Bore mm (in) 89 (3.5) 97 (3.8)Stroke mm (in) 77.5 (3.1)Displacement cc (cu.in) 2893 (176.5) 3436 (209.7)Compression ratio 11.5:1 12.5:1Boxster models horsepower (kW/hp)@rpm Boxster

188/255@7200Boxster S228/310@6400

Boxster Spyder235/320@7200

Cayman models horsepower (kW/hp)@rpm Cayman195/265@7200

Cayman S235/320@7200

Cayman R243/330@7400

Boxster models torque (Nm/ft-lb)@rpm 290/214@4400-6000 360/266@4400-5500Cayman models torque (Nm/ft-lb)@rpm 300/221@4400-6000 370/273@4750Maximum rpm 7500Fuel octane 95 to 98 RON (90 to 93 CLC or AKI) premium unleadedFuel consumption litres/100km (mpg) 6.7-14.2 litres/100km

(19-29mpg)Oil press@5000 rpm(oil temp 90°C/194°F)

6.5 bar (94psi)

Oil consumption 1.5 litres per 1000km (1.6 US quarts per 622 miles)

*Direct fuel-injection engine (DFI).

Transmission types*Designation Model year(s) Type and model applicationG87.10 2009 to 2012 Six-speed manual for 2.9-litre BoxsterCG2.00 2009 to 2012 Seven-speed PDK for 2.9-litre BoxsterG87.40 2009 to 2012 Six-speed manual for 3.4-litre Boxster S and Boxster SpyderCG2.20 2009 to 2012 Seven-speed PDK for 3.4-litre Boxster S and Boxster SpyderG87.10 2009 to 2012 Six-speed manual for 2.9-litre CaymanCG2.00 2009 to 2012 Seven-speed PDK for 2.9-litre CaymanG87.40 2009 to 2012 Six-speed manual for 3.4-litre Cayman S and Cayman RCG2.20 2009 to 2012 Seven-speed PDK for 3.4-litre Cayman S and Cayman R

*40% limited-slip differential (LSD) option i220 offered for all 987.2 series transmissions.

987.2 series brake system specifications987.2 Model Boost system Front callipers

Rear callipersSteel front discs (rotors)Steel rear discs (rotors)

Ceramic front discs (rotors)Ceramic rear discs (rotors)

2.9-litre Boxster and Cayman Engine-driven vacuum pump

Four-piston blackFour-piston black

Vented/cross-drilledVented/cross-drilled

N/A

3.4-litre Boxster S, Spyder and Black Edition

Engine-driven vacuum pump

Four-piston redFour-piston red

Vented/cross-drilledVented/cross-drilled

N/A

3.4-litre Cayman S, R and Black Edition

Engine-driven vacuum pump

Four-piston redFour-piston red

Vented/cross-drilledVented/cross-drilled

N/A

Optional PCCB* Engine-driven vacuum pump

Six-piston yellowFour-piston yellow

N/A Vented/cross-drilledVented/cross-drilled

*Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) option was available for all 2nd generation 987 models. The option may be offered as ‘standard’ on some national variants.