Boxsters with reliable engines

[Frodo]

An update (since, apparently, we can no longer "edit" our posts):

2001 S, 61K miles (bought with 19K, in 2006), still running strong. Have done:

-alternator
-right front wheel bearing
-water pump/low temp thermostat
-front motor mount
-axle boots (rear axles)
-coil pack replacement on cylinder 1
-Two O2 sensor replacements
-basic maintenance, incl oil/filter changes every 5-6K miles

[944boy]

2005 2.7 - 96,000mi and counting. Oil changes, filters, brakes,plugs, motor mount, water pump, AOS, light bulbs

Original motor, original shocks, Still original clutch even.

Daily driven in all weather, long haul trips, some track time.

[Perfectlap]

I picked up the car with 9K miles. No repairs other than a premature throttle body failure and a parking brake switch ($5 part $150 dealer labor )

... until major maintenance time rolled in at around the 60K mile mark (when it was 9-10 years old).
EDIT
add front control arm/tr's to list $1,650

1. coolant tank
2. alternator
3. starter
4. AOS
5. O2 sensor (decided to replace all, not cheap)
6. ignition thing that everyone gets sooner or later.
7. catalytic converters (replaced full exhaust including headers)
8. clutch
9. flywheel (OEM)
10. RMS (upgrade, original did not rip)
11. rear axle boots (both torn)
12. IMS (upgrade, original pristine)
13. shocks (haven't done rears yet, maybe after winter)
14. wheel straightening from two dented wheels.
15. replaced broken HID bulb (ebay $75, replaced both sides)
16. replaced serpentine belt (why not)
17. brake pads (only one set in 7 years, remarkable)
18. plastic window has 1" tear, do not want to replace with aftermarket due to stretching issues.
19. spark plugs at 50K miles.
20. at least one battery.
21. windshield (Safelite - Sekurit)
22. *Upgrades (Carrera 18" wheels, 18" 997 Turbo style for winter, GT3 seats, Litronics, GT3 I aero, Fabspeed, carbon Tequipment shifter, painted center console)

No matter which Porsche you buy, if you intend to keep it long term:
you will end up paying for it twice on repairs, maintenance and upgrades<--due to high cost of OEM parts. Add another 20% if you drive it in winter.
The nature of sports cars....these are not pickup trucks.

[dghii]

"No matter which Porsche you buy, if you intend to keep it long term:
you will end up paying for it twice on repairs, maintenance and upgrades"


Sounds like my home!

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by dghii

"No matter which Porsche you buy, if you intend to keep it long term:
you will end up paying for it twice on repairs, maintenance and upgrades"


Sounds like my home!

don't forget the mortgage interest.

The Boxster has taught me to stay away from Real Estate.
One is a depreciating assett, the other comes with a huge downside oppourtunity cost (relative to other investments).