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Porsche Boxster and BMW 3-Series Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 87600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2001		 Porsche Boxster Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 87600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 143000 miles driven

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.2002		 BMW 3-Series Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 143000 miles driven

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.
31 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 146500 miles driven

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.2004		 BMW 3-Series Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  31 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 146500 miles driven

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.
30 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 120700 miles driven

First year for the E90 4-door.2006		 BMW 3-Series 4dr Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 120700 miles driven

First year for the E90 4-door.
27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 96900 miles driven2007 BMW 328 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 96900 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 99000 miles driven2007 BMW 335 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 99000 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2007		 Porsche Boxster Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
66 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 72200 miles driven

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. Common problem with the water pump in the 335i.2011		 BMW 328
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  66 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 72200 miles driven

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. Common problem with the water pump in the 335i.
37 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 62500 miles driven2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr
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  37 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 62500 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 25500 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2013		 Porsche Boxster Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 25500 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48000 miles driven

Includes 4-Series.2014		 BMW 3-Series
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  62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48000 miles driven

Includes 4-Series.
35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 32300 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2014		 Porsche Boxster
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  35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 32300 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
51 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven

Includes 4-Series.2015		 BMW 3-Series / M3
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  51 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven

Includes 4-Series.
50 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 22200 miles driven

Refresh. Most of the reported repairs are minor creaks and rattles, plus some minor electrical problems.2016		 BMW 3-Series / M3
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  50 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 22200 miles driven

Refresh. Most of the reported repairs are minor creaks and rattles, plus some minor electrical problems.

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Porsche Boxster and BMW 3-Series reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Porsche Boxsters and BMW 3-Seriess with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Porsche Boxsters and BMW 3-Seriess that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Porsche Boxster and BMW 3-Series lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Porsche Boxster and BMW 3-Series have been recently.

To see how frequently Porsche Boxster and BMW 3-Series problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 310-horsepower 3.4L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 went from bmw 2002 to boxter S see full Porsche Boxster review
2008 2dr Convertible 245-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 Top performing sports car. see full Porsche Boxster review
2006 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 face it, people look at Porches. and thats fun too see full Porsche Boxster review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Wanted car since high school. Finally reached a point in life where I could afford one. see full Porsche Boxster review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 The Porsche name speaks for itself. see full Porsche Boxster review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 quality and design see full Porsche Boxster review
2002 2dr Convertible 217-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Porsche says it all see full Porsche Boxster review
2002 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 Porsche brand is synonymous with sports cars. see full Porsche Boxster review
2002 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 Well, cannot beat the Porsche reputation, and I think the boxster is great way to get the Porsche Experience without spending $100k see full Porsche Boxster review
2001 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 It's a Porscha! see full Porsche Boxster review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the BMW 3-Series

BMW 3-Series Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Acura = Honda Audi = VW Mercedes = Chrysler (still) Lexus = Toyota Infinity = Datsun BMW = BMW see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 BMW proved once again the 3 series is the ultimate driving machine see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 well regarded by most enthusiasts see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 BMW 3 series regularly makes lists as a "drivers car" and best in its class. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Looks are amazing. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Built solidly and lasts see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 exclusivity see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 The 3-series is considered the benchmark for sporty sedans. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 the 3-series really seems to be the sport sedan icon to which all other brands are compared. It feels good owning the best-of-the-best. And did I mention great re-sale value? A truly great, dependable and well-handling car. see full BMW 3-Series review
BMW 3-Series Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 You know. But hey, you buy it because of how it drives, irregardless of others perceptions. see full BMW 3-Series review
2002 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed manual RWD		 When you drive a BMW, everyone on the road assumes you're the biggest a$$hole on the face of the Earth. Sure there are some bad actors out there, but the majority of us are really nice people...I promise! see full BMW 3-Series review