I feel I am getting closer to finding the right car for my wife, but my search has been narrowed to the 2.7 engine. My reason for this was that I presumed it to be much more economical, but when I have researched it, there is actually very little difference? Further, the 3.4 seems to be a very similar price second hand, and also generally better specced. I have also read that there are less engine failures on the bigger engine, so what is the point in the 2.7, and why buy one?[&:]
2.7 or 3.4 that is the question?
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Brand new there are two schools of thought. Less power tick more boxes or tick less boxes and more power for you buck$
I have always gone for the latter option as the difference in the actual drive says it all IMO
Bottom line test both models and you will immediately know which way to go
As you rightly say 2nd hand the difference in price is insignificent
Good luck with the hunt[
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uknick
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Less failures on the 3.4 engine? Where did you read this? I thought the 2.7 was less likely to fail.
Why would you buy a 2.7? If new it was about £6k cheaper, taking into account what is standard on the 3.4 and has to be paid for on the 2.7.
But, if a second hand 3.4 is about the same price as a 2.7 then it would be be a cause for some serious head scratching. Whilst the 2.7 is cheaper to run with regard to fuel, tax and insurance the extra power available would be very tempting.
Why would you buy a 2.7? If new it was about £6k cheaper, taking into account what is standard on the 3.4 and has to be paid for on the 2.7.
But, if a second hand 3.4 is about the same price as a 2.7 then it would be be a cause for some serious head scratching. Whilst the 2.7 is cheaper to run with regard to fuel, tax and insurance the extra power available would be very tempting.
SamanthaHewit
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i bought a 2.7 because the taxdisc is cheaper
How much cheaper is the 2.7 to run. I have no idea but am interested to hear how others come to the decision to go for it. Is the saving really worth the reduced thrill? I honestly don't know so it's not a challenge, it's genuine question.
I have driven the 2.7 and they are kind of easier to drive. The chassis is so good that with the 2.7 you can mash the accelerator with little fear of unsettling the car. I'm not saying you can't unsettle a 2.7 but you'd have to be pretty lairy to do so. I'd lose the thrill factor quicker with less of a beast to tame. Just my personal opinion.
I have driven the 2.7 and they are kind of easier to drive. The chassis is so good that with the 2.7 you can mash the accelerator with little fear of unsettling the car. I'm not saying you can't unsettle a 2.7 but you'd have to be pretty lairy to do so. I'd lose the thrill factor quicker with less of a beast to tame. Just my personal opinion.
If you buy the 3.4 you can always get extra MPG by light use of the throttle, but, if you by the 2.7 and get used to it you will always know that the 3.4 would give you many extra horses for those moments of overtaking, give you so much more of a thrill when accelerating and would know that what you are driving is the best you can get from the Boxster for that model.
You also get the red calipers, the bi zenon lights, bigger and better stopping power from the brakes etc etc etc - just have a look what comes as standard on the S from the lower model.
If the price to buy is very similar go for the 3.4 - this will prevent you in the future having that "what if" moment.
You also get the red calipers, the bi zenon lights, bigger and better stopping power from the brakes etc etc etc - just have a look what comes as standard on the S from the lower model.
If the price to buy is very similar go for the 3.4 - this will prevent you in the future having that "what if" moment.
Theres always one ----Dyllan [8|]
After the 2.5 then the 3.2 I had a "What if" and bought a 997.2 S - I am so pleased with it and although the TT is faster Ive not had the "what if" - i couldnt handle any more power - mine is scary enough and my balls are small, and im a bit old too.
After the 2.5 then the 3.2 I had a "What if" and bought a 997.2 S - I am so pleased with it and although the TT is faster Ive not had the "what if" - i couldnt handle any more power - mine is scary enough and my balls are small, and im a bit old too.
It depends on which car she is trading up from. A 2.7 has more than enough power for everyday and even weekend use. Unless you're a professional racing driver, most people wouldn't be able to maximise the extra 0.5 seconds quicker acceleration from the larger engine.
We bought our 2.7 used so we bought on the best condition, service history, spec and colour combination that we could afford within a reasonable travelling distance. Don't go for a car that doesn't feel right just because you wanted a 3.4. When I went out for the test drive on our 2.7, I enquired whether it was worth getting a "S" version and the seller said that I've been driving for 10minutes and have yet to push it more than 4,000rpm. These things rev to 7,000 (?) so I took his valid point.
We bought our 2.7 used so we bought on the best condition, service history, spec and colour combination that we could afford within a reasonable travelling distance. Don't go for a car that doesn't feel right just because you wanted a 3.4. When I went out for the test drive on our 2.7, I enquired whether it was worth getting a "S" version and the seller said that I've been driving for 10minutes and have yet to push it more than 4,000rpm. These things rev to 7,000 (?) so I took his valid point.
c13sjw
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I`m a spirited driver and i do race on track also so honestly i didn`t even consider the 2.7 as i`ve been gifted to own very swift cars in the past, that isn't to in any way diss the 2.7 but I just knew it wasn't for me and i couldn`t afford to join the carrera clan yet
you honestly just know, if you like that extra torque you must realize you must pay for it...fuel, tyres ,tax,insurance etc but if its worth it to you don`t ask you just know.
you honestly just know, if you like that extra torque you must realize you must pay for it...fuel, tyres ,tax,insurance etc but if its worth it to you don`t ask you just know.
And its not just all about power, bhp and cudos, (or the .5 of a sec to 60) The S model has so many extra items as standard, personally, i think the S looks so much better, it performs better and the low down torque is better in traffic - low revs - higher gear and this makes them very economical too.
The 2.7 is a very good and able car, ( i previously had the original 2.5 and i was very happy with it for 5 years) but when the 3.4 is the same (ish) cost to buy for the sake of a few pounds for the extra tax and a fraction more fuel you would have to really want a 2.7, really want smaller brakes, really want halogen bulbs, really want black calipers, really want a single exhaust pipe, really want smaller alloys.
The 2.7 is a very good and able car, ( i previously had the original 2.5 and i was very happy with it for 5 years) but when the 3.4 is the same (ish) cost to buy for the sake of a few pounds for the extra tax and a fraction more fuel you would have to really want a 2.7, really want smaller brakes, really want halogen bulbs, really want black calipers, really want a single exhaust pipe, really want smaller alloys.
Our current car is a 330 convertible. It has been an excellent car but is a 55 plate, and now has 66,000 miles on it and we are wanting a change. We initially were looking for something more economical, but with that comes tedium! We have been offered £6k from a dealer wishing to buy the Beemer, and for convenience sake I am inclined to take the money.
I have always wanted a 911, but realistical I just can't afford one. The wife likes pretty cars, so the Boxster seems a good choice to me. I really don't think she needs the bigger engine car, although the extras on it would be nice!
In your OP you stated that the car was for your wife and, if that's the case, I'm sure that the 2.7 will be fine for her if the primary attraction is top-down motoring.
As others have said, whether or not it will be cheaper to run than a 3.4 is difficult to assess and depends upon where and how the car's driven and the annual mileage. Lower tax, cheaper tyres and, potentially, lower fuel bills are plus points; less grunt and perhaps a lower spec (3.4s may be better-specced than 2.7s) are on the downside.
You and your wife need to drive both types and then make a decision. There's plenty of choice out there.
Jeff
Superally2012
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3.4 every time [] running costs are marginal next to a 2.7, my wife thinks the 3.4 " was too fast", she liked the 2.7- so I bought the 3.2, and she's never driven it!![][&:]
] running costs are marginal next to a 2.7, my wife thinks the 3.4 " was too fast", she liked the 2.7- so I bought the 3.2, and she's never driven it!![][&:]
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