2005 Porsche Boxster Reviews

Ewan Kennedy reviews the Porsche Boxster and Cayman from 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 as a used buy.

The Porsche Boxster and Cayman are pure mid-engined sports machines, meaning the engine is installed just behind the cabin, unlike the the engine in the Porsche 911 that’s fitted behind the back wheels.A mid-engine layout gives exceptionally good weight distribution and therefore the best in chassis balance and higher cornering speeds than the 911.Interestingly, the Boxster and Cayman share quite a few of their front-end components with the Porsche 911. At the rear they are quite different machine visually, though there’s still a family resemblance.Porsche Boxster is sold only as a convertible, Cayman is a fixed hardtop coupe and didn’t go on sale till 2006, nine years after its open-top brother.Boxster’s roof is one of the simplest in the business, note the clever way the roof acts as its own cover when it’s powered open. It can be left open even if the weather is threatening as it can easily be powered closed at a red traffic light. You can usually avoid the embarrassment of having to wait for roof closure to be complete after the lights turn green.Both models are brilliant machines that cry out to be pushed hard and fast. Their naturally-aspirated engines are wonderfully responsive, the gearbox is a delight to use, road grip is very high and the feel through the steering wheel and the seat of the pants is magnificent.It takes a lot of provocation to get the tail out of line, and if it does start to slide the cars remains controllable - up to a point, that is. As with all full-on sports cars with mid-mounted engines, if the tail gets out too far you'll need quick reflexes to correct it.An advanced driving course is recommended if you really want to get the best from your Porsche. These days electronics aids can save you from over-reaching; they can be detuned should you wish to make your own decisions, particularly for track days.Unlike the 911, these Porsches are strictly two-seaters. The seats are supportive and comfortable and shoulder room is plentiful, with the two occupants well insulated from buffeting with the roof down.A real bonus of the mid-engined layout is that Boxster and Cayman are surprisingly practical for sportscars, with luggage compartments front and rear, this can almost be used as a daily driver by a one or two-person household.The Boxster arrived in Australia in January 1997. It received minor upgrades in October 1999, August 2001 and August 2002, then a major upgrading in February 2005. The latter, tagged the 987 series, replaced the previous 986 models.This was upgraded again in November 2006, November 2007 and March 2009. An all-new Boxster came out in June 2012, followed by a new Cayman 12 months later.The Boxster was initially criticised for being down on power, mainly due to its smallish 2.5-litre, flat-six engine. That problem was solved in 1999 when a bigger 2.7-litre unit was installed.Even better news was the shoehorning of an optional 3.2-litre engine into the models called the Boxster S and Cayman S. This was increased to 3387 cc in 2006 and to 3436 cc in 2009, with the standard Boxster going up to 2.9 litres in 2009.These superb Porsche engines, even the smallest ones, really come alive above 4000 rpm, their tone initially hardening, then rising to a wonderfully metallic howl as it goes through 5000 rpm. Get the top down whenever you can and hold on to the lower gears just for the sheer pleasure of listening to it.There were major changes to the Boxster engine in 2009. Though the flat-six engines still capacities of 2.9 or 3.4 litres, they featured a direct injection fuel system.This was complemented by numerous other changes. Power was increased, and even more importantly peak torque remained constant over large parts of the rev band. Unlike the older powerplants, that needed 4000 revs to come on song, the newer units really begin to buzz from not much over 3000 rpm.Powerful ventilated brake discs are installed. If you think going from a standstill to 100km/h in under six seconds in the bigger engined models feels sensational, just wait until you experience 100 to zero in less than three seconds. That really makes your eyes bulge and gives a most satisfying feeling of security.Boxster initially used either a five-speed or six-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. From the 2009 upgrade a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox was installed.Porsche is long established in Australia. The dealer network isn’t huge, but it’s well organised and we seldom hear complaints about parts or service availability. Prices aren’t cheap, but neither are they outrageous for what you get.Insurance ratings are generally moderate for what is, after all, a prestige sports car aimed at those who like to drive hard and fast.A Porsche Boxster that’s always been serviced and repaired by an official dealer is relatively common and we feel it's the one to aim for. You probably be asked to pay more because of its history. And may we suggest you keep up the servicing to make your car a sound investmentWHAT TO LOOK FORHard driving is what the Boxster and Cayman are built for - butt too much can decrease their lives. Look for severe tyre wear, heavy brake dust buildup and repairs to the body. Rust is very unusual and almost certainly means the car has been badly repaired after a crash.These cars are well engineered and solidly built and unless poorly repaired after a crash should last well. If you suspect collision repairs it’s wise to have it professionally inspected.Check the interior for signs of mistreatment. Look under the floor mats for signs of dampness caused by a Boxster being caught out in the rain. The engine should start easily, idle smoothly virtually from the moment it kicks over and have throttle response that’s all-but instantaneous.Heavy operation of the clutch is likely to mean it’s due for an overhaul. Not a complex job, but there are no cheap repairs on a Porsche. The gearbox should be light and easy to use, with no noises at any time, even during the fastest of gearchanges.Be sure the brakes pull the car up cleanly without one wheel locking ahead of the others. If ABS is installed feel for a pulse through the brake pedal under hard braking.CAR BUYING TIPMost sports cars are only driven gently - sad but true - however it’s a fact of life they probably make a better used-car buy. 

By all measures the Porsche Boxster was a brilliant car. It was fast, handled superbly, yet was still comfortable and refined, but that wasn’t enough for die-hard Porsche enthusiasts who panned it for being insipid and plastic.Stung by the criticism Porsche swung into action and soon produced the Boxster S, an evolution of the original mid-engined Boxster that had the sort of edge Porsche fans were longing for.MODEL WATCHGiven its current success it’s amazing to think that Porsche was teetering on the brink of bankruptcy 20 years ago.Then, it was a one-dimensional car company producing an expensive high-end sports model that was going nowhere. Company bosses knew it had to expand or it would die, but how to achieve that expansion without losing the very character that made a Porsche the great and classic car that the 911 is wasn’t clear.The company’s first attempt to expand its model range, with some credible front-engined sports cars, proved a disaster. There was nothing wrong with the cars, it was simply that Porsche enthusiasts refused to accept them as real Porsches and wouldn’t buy them.The Boxster was the second attempt. This time the new car line was much more Porsche-like and was a rip-roaring success with everyone but the die-hards.While it looked like a scaled down 911, and shared a number of body panels, the Boxster was very different to the iconic 911.It was mid-engined instead of rear engined, and its engine was water-cooled rather than relying on air to keep it cool.The key was that it didn’t go too far from the Porsche formula. Its looks were in keeping with Porsche tradition and anyone who got behind the wheel found a car that had all the performance you could wish for in the real world, handled like it was on the proverbial rails, and drove sweetly when put to the task in traffic.It was the perfect compromise for anyone who wanted a sports car, but not necessarily one that would induce a nosebleed simply by looking at it.The S came in 1999 and was an attempt to inject a little more excitement into the Boxster for the Porsche die-hards who reckoned the Boxster was perfect for their wives to drive, but wouldn’t dare being seen in one themselves.Put simply, the S accelerated faster, had a higher top speed, and more dynamic handling, better stopping power, and better active and passive safety than the regular Boxster.Its six-cylinder engine was 3.2 litres and put out 185 kW at 6250 revs and 305 Nm from 4500 revs.With the right foot buried in the carpet it would accelerate to 100 km/h in less than six seconds and reach 260 km/h if pushed.Behind the larger engine lay a six-speed manual gearbox, or if optioned up, Porsche’s sporty Tiptronic auto.To keep up with the new performance the Boxster S had firmer springs and shocks, distinctive 17-inch alloy wheels, and large disc brakes on all corners.IN THE SHOPLittle generally goes wrong with Porsches; they are remarkably robust and resilient. Stories abound about Porsches with very high miles and still going strong.At the same time there are many that do few kays. They’re held in reserve for that special day out when the roads are dry and the sun is shining, but they will survive very well if driven daily.Have your chosen car checked over by a Porsche specialist to make sure all is well just the same.It would pay to find someone well qualified to service your car and get on friendly terms with them. That way you will save money of servicing costs.Aware that its parts prices were high Porsche made a conscious effort to contain them with the Boxster and you find that things like headlights, guards and door panels aren’t as expensive as you might think.IN A CRASHA stiff, strong body, underpinned by an agile chassis means the Boxster has good crash protection.Nimble, responsive handling means it can get out of danger if driven capably, its big powerful brakes will get it stopped when threatened, and the body structure will stand up when all is lost.If it happens to roll over the A-pillars are designed to stand up and give it the same level of overhead protection as a coupe.Add to that the passive protection of dual front and side airbags and the Boxster’s crash protection is good.AT THE PUMPDrive it hard and the fuel consumption will increase, but driven normally the Boxster is quite frugal for a sports car.Porsche claimed the Boxster S would do around 10.5 L/100 km on average in manual form, the auto a litre more.LOOK FOR • Badge cred• Superb handling• Exhilarating performance• Robust and reliable• Comfortable and refined• Tractable in trafficTHE BOTTOM LINE Not a cheap buy, but good value for money, and there are few better sports cars if you can scrape up the cash.RATING 85/100

In a logical world the Porsche Boxster would have superseded the Porsche 911 about 10 years ago.

There's a contradiction in badging such an elegant and capable car with such a contrived and clumsy word. Previously, the purist's option was to call the car a 986 - a model code within Porsche.Now there's a 987 Boxster and you might need to be a purist to tell it from the 986 because Porsche has gone to a lot of effort to give the impression that nothing has changed.Put together, the two cars are like one of those spot-the-differences puzzles in a magazine. The main external changes are new headlights, larger tail lights and a differently shaped air intake for the mid-mounted engine.But despite appearances, every panel has been changed.The 987 is a larger car with a roomier cockpit and a stiffer body, says Porsche. It brings the Boxster up to date with side airbags, curtain airbags and electronic stability control. Aluminium front and rear boot lids, lighter sound-deadening materials and no spare wheel keep weight about the same as the previous model.The differences are more noticeable inside, where a new classier cockpit picks up on some of the themes and switchgear from the Cayenne SUV. There are so many custom trim combinations possible it hardly seems worthwhile describing the particular scheme of the test car - an unforgettable shade of terracotta pink. But whatever the colour there's a feeling of quality and the timeless look of stitched leather.The base Boxster at $107,400 lacks some of the standard features you might expect for this price, such as steering wheel audio controls and heated seats, both available as heftily priced options.The instruments are the traditional Porsche cluster with a central tachometer dominating and an undersized speedometer off to the left. There's also a digital speed readout in the bottom of the tacho, which becomes your main reference because the analogue speedo is fiddly. The dashboard now incorporates navigation and mobile phone systems more easily than the original cockpit and, in what many will see as heresy, there are two cupholders that spring out from a hiding place above the glovebox.Porsche clearly has no illusions about what a large proportion of Boxster owners use their car for - a look-at-me commuter. But that's a role it fills graciously. With the low seat of a true sportscar it's never going to be easy to get in and out, but ride is surprisingly compliant and the clutch and gearshift are as light and easy to use as those of an Asian-made city car.The Boxster's manual transmission has only five speeds, which on paper seems a little mean when six speeds are increasingly common in this class. But its delightful shift action and the perfect positioning of the pedals means all is forgiven within a few kilometres.Despite its 176kW, the 2.7-litre flat-six is happy to purr around town although it does so with a sense of drama. A deep and guttural engine note emanates from just behind the driver.In true sportscar style, it only really gets going at high revs, dropping the mask of civility and bellowing once the tachometer rises over 4500rpm.While there's no shortage of power at the top of the dial, the Boxster does tend to have only two speeds: moderate and maximum attack. A little more mid-range torque would be nice for occasions when you only want to press on a little. From all accounts, the more powerful Boxster S solves this problem and also offers a six-speed gearbox.But Porsche understands what some pretenders to the sportscar throne don't: power is only one ingredient of a great car. The Boxster's highlight is its steering. Unencumbered by front drive or the weight of an engine over the front wheels, the steering rack is able to direct subtle messages to the driver's palms about how much grip is available and how much steering angle is needed.Whether this makes any difference to a car's handling is debatable but it makes it enjoyable to drive. For weighting, accuracy and feel, the Boxster's steering is as good as it gets. A new variable ratio steering rack slows the steering a little at straight ahead for easier motorway driving but doesn't detract from its qualities.Suspension tuning is equally impressive, with a fast initial reaction to steering movement, abundant grip and a talent for adjusting cornering attitude with the throttle. Yet none of this is achieved at the cost of stability or as mentioned earlier, ride.The car is sharp but never harsh and cohesive to the extent that it's just as enjoyable pottering down to the local shops as on a mountain road. The powered cloth roof needs to be unlatched before folding but a useful touch is its ability to be raised or lowered at speeds of up to 50km/h. The Boxster is draughty with the roof down - those heated seats were sorely missed but with the roof up it becomes a cosy little self-propelled tent.Boot space is never a strong point of roadsters, indeed having room only for a toothbrush and pair of sunglasses is part of their carefree image. But with two boots, the Boxster is slightly more practical than most.It has a shallow rear compartment behind the engine and a narrow but deep front boot reminiscent of the old Volkswagen Beetle. Two people could pack for a weekend and maybe even take home a few bottles of wine.But they'd better not get a puncture because the front boot space comes at the expense of a spare tyre.But just as charming people often get away with oversights others would pay dearly for, so do charming cars.And the Boxster is motorised charm at its most potent. We're smitten. If it were any of us signing the cheque we'd happily take the chance of one day using an aerosol inflator instead of a spare for the promise of enjoying every other time we got behind the Boxster's wheel.Verdict:

"It's a Porsche, mate."These words from a father and his young son as they passed us in the shopping centre carpark.The one thing all kids learn to identify and all Dads aspire to own from an early age is a Porsche, and it goes a long way to explaining the appeal of these cars.One of the real eyecatchers in the Porsche range is the soft-topped Boxster sports car.The Boxster S is the more expensive and more powerful of the two models and our test vehicle was equipped with optional Tiptronic automatic transmission.At $132,500 plus $7000 for the auto it's a fair old ask, but then the Boxster isn't just any old car – it is after all a Porsche! 3.2-litre boxer engine develops 206kW/ 320Nm. There's plenty of power on tap, no matter what gear you're in. Five-speed tiptronic has manual change if desired, minus the clutch of course. There's no manual stick shift mode, just the steering wheel mounted change buttons. You can slip seamlessly between modes however. Can't understand the auto/Porsche thing. It takes all the fun out of driving. Slamming home a gear with your thumbs doesn't quite have the same feel. Change up is awkward too. Tiptronic lacks the fine control of a manual box, especially when pushing the car through a series of corners. It has an uncanny sense of anticipation, however, and seems to know when you've gone from cruising to more serious driving almost instantly. We can say unequivocally that one thing the car doesn't lack is power. Plant the accelerator and the thing hunkers down and takes off with a veritable roar. Handling is exemplary. The car carves up corners and will make a novice look good. Trade off is ride which is firm to bone rattling if you get off on to some back roads. Surprisingly economical with a claimed fuel consumption of 11.0L/100km in tiptronic form. We got 12.1L/100km from the 64-litre tank – of premium unleaded. Two boots fore and aft, but no spare in sight. Just a bottle of goo in case things go wrong. Getting in and out is a real pain. It's a long way down and the doors open wide, which can be an issue in narrow driveways.

"The flat sixes are bullet-proof," he says "And if they do perchance need an engine rebuild, it's not as expensive as you might think.""They are engineered for racing and use the best designs and best quality components."And that is patently obvious when you jump into the new base model $107,400 Boxster.This is the kick off point for Porsche and it's absolutely engaging in more than performance and handling.The Boxster delivers on auditory pleasure, design purity, style, tactile function and any number of other fronts.Take the electric folding soft top for example. Where other makers use a halting robotic mechanism, the Boxster's roof folds in one smooth quick action lifting then closing the storage lid and folding the vinyl at the one time. It's a joy to watch if you are mechanically inclined.A new Boxster recently came onto the market with a familiar look that hides an all new vehicle. The styling has links to the previous model with subtle differences, more room, stronger chassis and extra features inside.Porsche has remained true to the sports car concept by refusing to use a metal folding roof on Boxster.Under the aluminium bonnet is a 176kW, 2.7-litre flat six cylinder engine that makes a glorious sound that gets better as revs rise. At redline, it's wailing away like a real GT race car.The five speed manual transmission is easy to use and accurately geared for the engine's torque. It's pretty quick too capable of putting down a 0-100kmh time in the six second bracket.Ride is surprisingly comfortable for such a focused car and the handling is astounding due in part to the mid-engine, rear wheel drive layout. Massive tyres, a wide stance and low centre of gravity all gel when you need it.Likewise the Brembo brakes and steering – fully dialled in for maximum feel and performance.And that's the best way to describe this exciting car – fully dialled in.

"The question is, what do we do to update this car without changing its essential character," says Porsche Australia managing director Michael Winkler."The original Boxster was a gutsy decision by the family 10 years ago when we, as a company, were on the verge of bankruptcy. That decision to develop the car and carry it to production was a watershed."As with the previous Boxster upgrade, Porsche has taken small steps to produce an overall better result.The icing on the cake for buyers is that with better specifications, a little more power and a more aggressive look, the 987 Boxster comes in a shade more affordable."It is a case of price down and value up," Winkler said. "About half of that is tariff related but the rest is just because we are good guys."At $107,400 for the base 2.7-litre, the Boxster convertible is $1100 cheaper than before.Throw in the previously optional 17-inch wheels ($2990), CD changer ($1590), PSM stability control ($2990) and trip computer ($990), and that becomes a $9660 saving, or a nine per cent value increase.The punchier 3.2-litre Boxter S arrives $600 cheaper at $132,500. Boxster S adds similar additions but with 18-inch wheels ($3190).The value equation there puts buyers seven per cent ahead.However, the decision to buy a Boxster is rarely – if ever – about the dollars.Porsches are overwhelmingly passion purchases – culminations of long-held desires or rewards for life landmarks.And they are all about performance.While the new Boxster shares some 50 per cent of its components with the 911, the door handles are the only external common parts."The two models (Boxster and 911) have moved further apart ... there is a greater differentiation and that is in answer to what our customers have been saying," Winkler explains.According to Juergen Kapfer, head of drive-train development at Porsche AG in Germany, development of the 987 was free of any financial constraints and "it shows that in the car we have produced".Kapfer said that despite building a larger car with more room, more presence and a substantially stiffer body, weight-savings in greater use of aluminium (front and rear boot lids), lighter sound-deadening materials and the deletion of a spare wheel result in a car of similar weight to the previous model."Of course, taking out a spare wheel is a very quick and effective way of reducing weight," Kapfer said. "There are only a couple of markets in the world – Brazil is one – where a spare wheel is compulsory."In those markets we have to put one in, of course, but it does take space from the rear luggage bin."Winkler said the decision to go with a pump-and-go repair kit for Australia was not taken lightly, but Porsche would not be offering the option of a spare wheel.Improvements to the 2.7-litre and 3.2-litre flat sixes have resulted in slight power gains – up 8kW to 176kW@6400rpm and 15lW to 206@6200rpm respectively.Torque has also been improved – particularly at the lower end – through the use of a double chamber induction system and a variable butterfly valve coupled to a redesigned exhaust.Revision of the PSM (Porsche Stability Management) system has made one of the least intrusive nanny programs even less so.If deactivated, PSM will only intervene if sensors detect both front wheels are locked.The first tangible thing you notice about the 987 – apart from greater cabin space – is the guttural engine and exhaust note.This is the way the flat six used to sound before it was choked down over a progression of model changes.It is loud, primal and – as each gear peaks – a symphony to be immersed in.The dynamic characteristics of the Boxster have changed little – they are still simply brilliant and as forgiving as a saint.Feedback from the active steering – the further off-centre the wheel, the sharper the action – is sensational, with the driver never in any doubt about what is happening around the vehicle.A 25 per cent reduction in gear lever travel only makes an already tactile and precise action even moreso.A variation in final drive ratios to accommodate the larger wheel circumferences has the knock-on effect of producing slightly quicker 0-100km/h sprints (6.2 seconds in the Boxster and 5.5 seconds for the S) and higher top speeds. Porsche also claims an improvement in fuel economy.

The mid-engined two-seater now clears the 0 to 100km/h sprint in 6.2 seconds with extra kilowatts, extra cabin space and another 20kg on board for a value-added $107,400. The Boxster S is quicker again and starts at $132,500.The result is a more refined, more comfortable Boxster pair with extra style and urge, an inside and out evolution of the 1996 original. It looks better, goes harder and sounds better.This 2005 Boxster sits 9mm longer and 19mm wider with wider track and bigger wheels. The roadster body has more muscle tone, the cabin has more comfort and the Boxster boasts the world's first head airbags for a convertible.The roof can be raised or lowered at speeds up to 50km/h, there's a new six-speed manual gearbox that's standard on the Boxster S and there is no spare wheel.Extra charisma is standard for both Porsches.The Boxster's 2.7-litre boxer engine produces 176kW. The Boxster S develops 206kW for its 3.2 litre, six-cylinder unit.Both produce more power and torque plus deeper bass engine notes than ever.A new induction system divides the airflow into the separate cylinder banks at low speed for more torque and reconfigures for maximum airflow close to 5600rpm.The upgraded Porsche Boxster also has a new exhaust system for fewer emissions and extra wail.These are flexible motors, the S's 3.2 litres with the sharper edge. Both motors love the new six-speed gearbox (optional on the Boxster).While the five-speed Tiptronic, available on both cars and loved by many, is a clever and efficient transmission, the manual offers extra snap, crackle and pop; 3000rpm in fourth sounds adequate, 4000rpm in third offers a sweeter tune, bouncing off the rock walls where this back road is carved through the hills of the Hunter Valley.The kangaroos head for the high ground, the magpies cock their heads as these new songs sweep through the scrub.The Boxsters move on, stirring up dust on the road's edges, sending dead leaves flying.These are cars with attitude and traction, sweet steering and great brakes. There is comfort and surety at high speed, flexibility at low speeds.These are balanced cars, now with 17-inch wheels on the Boxster, 18-inch wheels on the S.Both underfloors are covered for better aerodynamics, higher road speeds and less lift.The brakes are bigger with ventilated discs all round and Porsche's Stability Management system, using brakes to correct under and oversteer, is standard gear.And the steering is now rack and pinion with variable transmission allowing for a little movement at the straight ahead and becoming more and more direct as the wheel is turned. (Among cabin improvements is a height and reach adjustable steering wheel which complements a deeper seating position.)The Boxsters' cabins are better than before with extra room, class and comfort features.Ergonomics and extra gear were among prime considerations in this remake of a car which has become as much part of Porsche heritage as the famed 911s.Ultimately the 911 may be a more extreme, and more rewarding, driver's machine.But this second generation Boxster now has a character hard to ignore and even more ability as a super quick point-to-point sports car.It is one of those machines which makes an ordinary driver look good.On the first run the Boxster S on its new 19-inch wheels feels a touch too hard edged over cracked bitumen, the Boxster has a more gentle, lighter feel on these roads.Push on and on. Now the S and those extra 30kW begin to take hold on the driver out for a decent drive.As quick and agile as the Boxster can be, big brother S offers extra sparkle and smiles.The S is most appreciated with that six-speed gearbox and optional Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).This is a very clever package, which debuted on the new 911 Carrera and adapts to road and driving conditions in the blink of a bump.It lowers the car by 10mm and offers the choice between a sporting suspension for long drives or a harder set-up for the club racer.Left alone, the PASM monitors all types of forces on the suspension from braking to cornering, acceleration and bumps. It adds to the confidence and the comfort.So it's a little dab at the brakes, back to second, point the Boxster in and power through, adding a little extra and grabbing third on the exit. There is little trace of tyre noise, the Porsche has high limits of traction for the hardy and the ham-fisted.Now hard through to somewhere over 6000rpm and up to fourth, now slicing through to fifth and sixth.The five-speed manual has been improved but this six-speeder is the one for quick and delicious changes.Chasing down the road the wind ruffles the top of the cap and there is little need for the stereo, there are too many songs to be heard from behind the driver's head.In front are those more pronounced guards, sitting either side of the aluminium bonnet and acting as mobile sights. More directly in front is that large tachometer, a digital reading for speed in the bottom of that analogue gauge. The analogue speedometer sits to the left with other warning lights and gauges.But this is a game mostly played by ear and a game best played on a demanding piece of driver's road. These Boxsters are sports cars for the open road. That the Porsches look good as boulevard cruisers, prettier than ever, is a bonus.PS: Dropping the spare wheel saves 10kg and Porsche supplies a tyre sealant and air compressor for emergencies; Porsche Australia will keep an eye on the issue.