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Jgkram · 05-05-2016, 11:19 AM

I too was at a similar point in life where it was getting too short not to have a little fun. So...took the Boxster plunge (2001 Base). The car was REALLY cheap and after reading this forum for months, the guys were so knowledgeable, helpful and friendly that I couldn't dare look at another make or model. Long story short is that these cars are relatively easy to work on for basic items. I'm no mechanic but have done fuel filter, spark plugs, tubes and O-rings, replaced coolant, oil change, transmission fluid change, air filters, radiator cleanings, relocated frunk cable, water pump, themostate and drive belt. If I can do it...anybody can. The only thing is that parts can be a little expensive but if you save on labor it's a wash.

05-05-2016, 11:19 AM	#2
Jgkram Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SE USA Posts: 322	Thinking about '99 I too was at a similar point in life where it was getting too short not to have a little fun. So...took the Boxster plunge (2001 Base). The car was REALLY cheap and after reading this forum for months, the guys were so knowledgeable, helpful and friendly that I couldn't dare look at another make or model. Long story short is that these cars are relatively easy to work on for basic items. I'm no mechanic but have done fuel filter, spark plugs, tubes and O-rings, replaced coolant, oil change, transmission fluid change, air filters, radiator cleanings, relocated frunk cable, water pump, themostate and drive belt. If I can do it...anybody can. The only thing is that parts can be a little expensive but if you save on labor it's a wash.