Porsche 718 Boxster 982 (2016 – 2025)

Reliability score : 9.1/10

The Porsche 718 Boxster (982 generation) marks a historic turning point for the model with the (initial) abandonment of the legendary naturally aspirated Flat-6 in favor of turbocharged flat-4 engines (Flat-4). This change, dictated by emissions standards, sparked controversy for acoustic reasons, but brought a massive gain in torque and performance. Faced with demand from purists, Porsche reintroduced a naturally aspirated 4.0L Flat-6 in 2020 for the GTS 4.0 and Spyder versions. In terms of reliability, the 982 generation is a model student. ADAC and TÜV statistics rank it well above the average for its category. The endemic problems of older generations (such as the IMS bearing) are definitively ancient history. Today, it is one of the most reliable sports roadsters on the market.

Common issues

Fuite ou défaillance de la pompe à eau Medium

🔧 60 000 – 120 000 km

💶 600 – 1 000 €

Vérifier régulièrement le niveau de liquide de refroidissement et les traces de fuite.

Défaillance des bobines d'allumage Low

🔧 50 000 – 100 000 km

💶 300 – 600 €

Remplacer les bougies et bobines selon les préconisations ou en cas de symptômes.

Usure prématurée des supports moteur (silentblocs) Low

🔧 80 000 – 150 000 km

💶 500 – 900 €

Surveiller les vibrations excessives ou bruits anormaux du moteur.

Problèmes de l'unité mécatronique de la boîte PDK High

🔧 100 000 – 180 000 km

💶 3 000 – 6 000 €

Tester la fluidité des changements de vitesse, vérifier l'historique d'entretien de la PDK.

Estimated maintenance costs

Oil change	£300 – 500
Clutch	£1 600 – 2 600 (for manual)
Complete brakes	£850 – 1 500
Estimated annual budget	£1 100 – 2 300

Indicative estimates (independent garage, UK market). Prices vary by region and year.