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Old 08-04-2015, 06:02 PM   #36
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Originally Posted by Shred View Post
I know this is an old thread but this may help someone in the future. Extra info on what they are getting into with a Porsche Boxster S

Here is my 2003 Boxster S complete clutch History:

Year / Car Miles / How many miles the clutch lasted

2005 | New Clutch: 28243 | Lasted: N/A
2007 | New Clutch: 47000~ | Lasted: 18757
2009 | New Clutch: 60842 | Lasted: 13842
2012 | New Clutch: 82589 | Lasted: 21747
2014 | New Clutch: 94901 | Lasted: 12312 (change due to easy access - IMS Retrofit)

All the best
~20k average life on a clutch???
Something is very wrong there

I am at 72k on my original clutch and I have heard that is not uncommon
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