look - it's the internet - EVERYTHING is a super huge enormous big deal. Yes some of these cars have some issues...like every other car maker out there. The 2 Lexus in my garage next to my Boxster are no exception (which incidentally was a low mileage '99 when I bought it - still is low at only 33K but I digress).
Was the puddle oil or coolant?
Bottom line.... relax. You have a higher chance of being struck by lightening (1 in 5000 if you live to be 80 according to the NWS
) than of having problems w/ your Boxster ...1 in 200,000+. In fact it should be statistically higher than that now b/c there have been a few instances where one person has had 2 or more bad ones
Look, enjoy the car as it truly is fantastic. Find out what the leak was and where it was from. Get it remedied. I can assure you it wasn't the IMS as you'd definitely know when it was... If you find out what the leak was on your own, let us know and we'll all gladly help you fix it DIY to same some $$$.
Congrats on your new Boxster and welcome.
PS - Only those who sell replacement engines say it's a 20% failure rate
Actually one who has become quite well know as of late says it's less than 10%. Statistically, no one knows but PAG and they ain't sayin. My WAG is under 5%.