Boxster S ownership after the 1st year

[OldBlevins]

I bought my 2000 S last May and have already put 8,000 miles on it. I originally planned to put it away over the winter, but I just... can't. I go a week without driving it and I get all twitchy.

No real problems with it, though. I replaced the summer tires, then bought all-seasons for the winter (so now I'm going to have to spring for another set of wheels), and did an oil change.

Once in awhile - though not always - after I've driven it I smell hot oil. It doesn't drip oil, and my oil level has not dropped significantly since I did the oil change in May. The engine temp runs normal. But one of these days I'll have to figure out how to access the engine from above and see if I can figure out where that smell is coming from.

I love this car. I love driving it. I even love waxing it. Just looking at it makes my heart go pitter-patter.

[xxxalexxxx]

i dont think anyone can walk away from a Porsche and say they regret getting it

[vincesf]

Thanks for sharing your experience of your 1st year of ownership, and I would say it would be consistent with my first year of ownership, as I too would sum it up as exceeding my expectations. I also sold my 2006 Boxster S, after one year of ownership and have regretted my decision ever since, especially when you compare it to my later cars such as a 2006 Lotus Elise and 2007 Honda S2000. As expensive as the Boxster is, it is more than worth it, and in my case, I appreciate the car even more after selling it. Of course, I am doing my best to remedy that situation...
vincesf

[funster]

I'm on board with you guys, I've just passed my first year of ownership. I bought my 02 S with 39k and now it has 52. I just don't want to stop driving it because it's so much fun. I love driving it, listening to it, seeing it, washing it, talking about it, everything. Who knew it would be so great?

[FTD]

Quote from OldBlevins:
"Once in awhile - though not always - after I've driven it I smell hot oil. It doesn't drip oil, and my oil level has not dropped significantly since I did the oil change in May. The engine temp runs normal. But one of these days I'll have to figure out how to access the engine from above and see if I can figure out where that smell is coming from."

I have similar symptom and would like to know what you find. I would like to know where to start looking to troubleshoot. :dance:

As far as first year of ownership, I have had my 2004 for almost 1.5 years. Two oil changes, brake flush and tires have been my maintenance. It has had some warranty work, the worse of which is a new headliner and now the top creaks like crazy.

I have enjoyed about 8000 miles of FUN, several autocrosses, and a day at TGPR [Little Talladegha]. I bought some track wheels and look forward to burning through some tires in 2008.

[Chills]

Originally Posted by funster

I'm on board with you guys, I've just passed my first year of ownership. I bought my 02 S with 39k and now it has 52. I just don't want to stop driving it because it's so much fun. I love driving it, listening to it, seeing it, washing it, talking about it, everything. Who knew it would be so great?

+1. I just passed my 1 year of ownership. 2002 986S bought with 34k now has 45k. I love driving it.