It's not engine noise or anything, it sound likes it's the top maybe? the chassis or alignment (sorry I'm a girl I'm not sure what I'm saying) I notice it if I am slowing down to under 30 or 20 mph.
It's not VERY noisy, but is it normal?
It's a 2002 but it seems wobbly and rattling like an older car despite my dealer saying it has been inspected and is perfect. Or am I over reacting? Thank you!
2006-08-25 14:46:18 · 8 answers · asked by marnicduff 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Porsche
I don't think it is the top. It doesn't do it at all at high speeds or anything accelerating. Only around town driving or slowing down to stop and going under 25. It sounds like an old horse & carriage you know really creaky.
2006-08-26 09:11:08 · update #1
I suggest that you go to the Web site for the Porsche Club of America (PCA) and find out the regional club that's closest to you. See if you can find an upcoming event for that regional club and go there with your car. You will find dozens of Porsche experts there who will be able to tell you exactly what is wrong with your car. They will even be able to tell you the best place to get it fixed -- which is not always a Porsche dealer.
From what you describe, it's a little hard to say what is making the noise. But an experienced Porsche person can tell you in 30 seconds with a test drive. See the link below for the PCA Web site.
2006-08-30 14:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does this car see a lot of city driving? If so, you may be hearing brake noise. Porsches have great Brembo brakes but the brake pads and rotors can and do sometimes squeal if you don't get them out on the highway and de-glaze them once in a while. Try doing three back to back 0-70-0 mph runs braking hard enough that the ABS kicks in. If you still hear a noise and you suspect it MAY be brake related have the dealer inspect the calipers to see if one my be dragging a bit.
It could also be dash or panel fit... as the car drives it flexes and the various interior panels come in contact with one another or the main structure of the car and creak, squeak, etc. These are often very frustrating to isolate and track down. In some cases there are no great solutions other than to buy a larger power amplifier for the car stereo or a B&B exhaust system for the Boxster. Good luck to you! ;-)
2006-08-28 11:10:57 · answer #2 · answered by audiguy911 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Porsceh is no good for someone your age. First of all, it is hard to drive, because not only does it have too much hp, but the weight is behind the back wheels, acting like a pendulem to swing you around the first time you accelerate too hard, or it is wet or icy. Second is that there is not enough room. You want to be able to take a bunch of people to parties, picnics, camping, etc., and a Porsche is terrible for that. In fact, it does not even have enough ground clearance for all parking lot driveways, etc. I like the Porsche much better, but it is not a very practical car for most people. That is why I don't own one right now. I will again in the future, but not until I won't have any passengers.
2016-03-27 06:15:58 · answer #3 · answered by CherylAnn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not over reacting! You are alert and aware. Paying attention can save money later. At low speeds, there is a brake pad wear indicator which produces a higher pitch "squeaking" type of sound when the pads are ready to be changed. You will not hear it at faster speeds or when the car is stopped. If you know someone you can trust, have them check the brake pads and seen if they need to be replaced. If the car is a 2002 and depending on the mileage they made need to be replaced. all cars need the brake pads and or shoes replaced at some point.
2006-08-29 13:35:34 · answer #4 · answered by Poppin' Fresh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Despite the fact that you got a boxter!... its cool i guess your a girl... Its a 2002 and should be porsche tight regardless.. you problably need new bushings or somtimes common on boxters wheel bearings go bad. If you still think its the conv top try driving with it up or down if it makes the noise in bot positions then it not the top. take it to a local euro car shop.. wit your dad or b/f or hubby whomever so ya dont get ripped off!!
Good luck
2006-08-29 05:42:52 · answer #5 · answered by drkadrk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you can do is take it a mechanic and have them lube the under carriage and tell them to lube all of the rubber bushings and any thing else thats rubber iunder the car. as for the top try to find a good rubber treatment for convertable tops and that should do the trick.
2006-08-25 16:32:55 · answer #6 · answered by jwnovaman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st, don't apologize for being a girl, not ALL guys know everything about cars. Seeing as it is a Porsche it should not be making ANY noise except the engine purring.
2006-08-26 07:03:28 · answer #7 · answered by mernieinc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you lubed the doors? Had the same issue on my Boxster -- i.e. squeaking sounds at low speeds. Took it to the dealership and they diagnosed it to the doors and lubed it. Been running quiet ever since. Good luck!
2006-08-28 14:06:17 · answer #8 · answered by Dennis S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋