Poll: DIY vs Mechanic

[941MXVET]

DIY, for me it's part of the fun researching and learning how to care for these cars.

[ovul82jazz]

DIY is lots more fun. I do all of the basic care stuff and have lots of fun. It takes me a lot (read LOT) longer than it would a real mechanic, but for me its therapy. Sort of like catching a trout with a fly you've tied yourself ... there is a real satisfaction in looking after the car.

[Frodo]

So far I've done all the oil/filter element changes (except the 30k one; I was still under the CPO warranty and decided to have it done at the stealership so it was "officially done".)

Also had the alternator go on me and pulled it/replaced it myself (having a local automotive electronics place do the rebuild).

Did the desnorkel thing, if that counts

Plan on flushing the brake/clutch fluid this summer (if it ever stops raining)---another first time event for me, and checking the pads/rotors. Will probably do the air filter and the cabin filter at the same time.

Am also going to put on one of the LN Engineering spin-on filter adapters in conjunction with the next oil change. (Looks very simple.)

Things more major/difficult I will assess on a case-by-case basis. (Got a shop manual within weeks of getting the car, so I plan to do as much as I can. Between the manual, this forum and a 21 year-old son who's a relatively nubie mechanic but who's done a lot of stuff in a fairly short period of time, and brims with confidence in his mechanical ability, I've got a lot going for me )

Have done all my exterior and interior detailing (with gratifying results), and touched up some small rock chips in the paint (with reasonably satisfactory results).

[RandallNeighbour]

I've done more wrench turning on my boxster than any other car I've owned. A long time ago, I heard a guy say:

Men repair cars. You are a man. Therefore...