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thstone · 06-23-2012, 08:45 PM

I bought my '99 Boxster (base) with 84,000 miles with the intent of using it for track driving (and a daily very short 8 mile commute).

In 18 months, I've done 40 track days and I'm at 110,000 miles now. Through this process, the engine has accumulated dozens of cumulative hours at/near redline. I had to replace the starter at 90,000 miles and the clutch/flywheel at 92,000 miles. Otherwise, all of my expenses have been maintenance (oil/fluid changes), track expendables (lots and lots of tires and brake pads/rotors) and track upgrades (racing seats, 6-pt. harnesses, roll bar extension, PSS9 coilovers, 996 GT3 sways, front 996 adjustable lower control arms, adjustable rear toe links).

I have also done some preventative parts replacement but that was at my own discretion (new rear wheel bearings, rebuilt CV joints, and new trans spider gear). The engine still has the original IMSB and still runs like its brand new.

I can honestly say that I have never, ever, ever driven a car this hard and its been as reliable as my NB Miata. NOT as cheap to operate as my Miata, but every bit as reliable.

06-23-2012, 08:45 PM	#4
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	I bought my '99 Boxster (base) with 84,000 miles with the intent of using it for track driving (and a daily very short 8 mile commute). In 18 months, I've done 40 track days and I'm at 110,000 miles now. Through this process, the engine has accumulated dozens of cumulative hours at/near redline. I had to replace the starter at 90,000 miles and the clutch/flywheel at 92,000 miles. Otherwise, all of my expenses have been maintenance (oil/fluid changes), track expendables (lots and lots of tires and brake pads/rotors) and track upgrades (racing seats, 6-pt. harnesses, roll bar extension, PSS9 coilovers, 996 GT3 sways, front 996 adjustable lower control arms, adjustable rear toe links). I have also done some preventative parts replacement but that was at my own discretion (new rear wheel bearings, rebuilt CV joints, and new trans spider gear). The engine still has the original IMSB and still runs like its brand new. I can honestly say that I have never, ever, ever driven a car this hard and its been as reliable as my NB Miata. NOT as cheap to operate as my Miata, but every bit as reliable. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 06-23-2012 at 08:54 PM.