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2012-2016 Porsche Boxster/Cayman 981 | What To LOOK For When Buying One

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SUBSCRIBE to my channel for more videos!!! Follow Miguel's Garage on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miguelsgarage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miguelsgarage/ Welcome to Miguel’s Garage, Where we help you Drive Your Dream! With me today I have a 2014 Boxster (also known as the 981 Boxster), which is very similar to the Cayman as well. Both share the same platform and many components inside and out. These were made from 2012 to 2016 in various trims and power output. See the list below: Base Boxster 2.7L 261HP Cayman 2.7L 271HP S and GTS models Boxster S 3.4L 311HP Cayman S 3.4L 321HP Boxster GTS 3.4L 325HP Cayman GTS 3.4L 335HP Special Editions: Boxster Spyder 3.8L 370HP Cayman GT4 3.8L 380HP Start here: What to LOOK For When Buying Any Car https://youtu.be/szcDgIn2aXo?si=yfwr11L3qW_Sm4cy Checklist: http://miguelsgarage.com/wp-content/u... Content: 0:00 Intro 0:22 Background 0:55 What To Look For 1:41 Engine Oil Leaks 2:14 Coolant Leaks 2:39 Exhaust Valve 3:03 Convertible Top 3:22 PDK Transmission 4:13 Suspension Issues 5:06 Brakes 5:48 Electric Parking Brake 6:02 A/C Issues 6:29 HVAC Fan 7:02 Paint and Interior 8:05 Recalls

About Porsche 981

The Porsche 981 is the internal designation given to the third-generation Boxster/Cayman (second generation Cayman) models built by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. It was announced on 13 March 2012 at the Geneva Auto Show with sales starting early summer 2012. The 981 reflects the new design language from the 911 (991) and 918, and features revised engine and transmission specifications. The chassis had been revised: it is 40 percent more torsionally rigid, the front track is 40 mm (1.6 ...

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