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ppbon 09-08-2010 06:27 AM

About $3,000...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DerrickCaracter
on repairs only (not customization)

... because I decided to check my IMS bearing.
That led to replacing the bearing with an LNE Retrofit, the RMS, the Clutch, and the Flywheel.
I had also replaced the Brake Master Cylinder and the Clutch Slave Cylinder.
But I need to point out that my car was at 197,000 miles at that point.
Now I should be good to go and will only need to replace minor worn suspension components.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

BlitzSRM 09-08-2010 09:04 AM

Approximate numbers
Waterpump $200
Coolant Tank $375
Oil Change $100

Year Before it was like most everyone.
Rear Tires $350

Looks like this car eats alot of tires.

97 Boxster 09-08-2010 12:31 PM

How much Spent??
 
This past year of ownership:
-New Tires Front and rear $700
-New soft top with Glass Window $800
-Oil Change $100
-Door Lock Mechanism $300
-Key FOB (not yet purchased but another few hundred if I bite the bullett).

Oaktown 986 09-08-2010 12:50 PM

12 months
 
2 oil changes = $160
1 GAHH Top installed, with new pushrods (book caused some damage being left on the shelf) = $3750
New MAF = $400 installed
New Spark Plugs and coils = $76
New Starter, brake booster, brake fluid flush, water pump, tow = $1100

Total cost for 1 year? $5486

Without onetime Top expense? $1736, about $500 more than a typical year of Audi ownership.

My new tires that cost $1000 with tax, just missed the cutoff.

harryrcb 09-10-2010 09:23 AM

Just for routing maintenance and normal wear and tear-
replaced the ider pulley for the serpentine belt - $60.00
one coil pack - $50.00
need to replace the front trunk latch - $75.00
:) ( I do get discounts on these parts and do my own work- so no labor costs included)
TRACK related expenses - approx $13000.00
too many to list and this includes upgrades to the engine and brakes and tires :eek:

Bellster 09-10-2010 11:32 PM

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/5170/013g.jpg
Boxster S 2000
Aussie $'s
Cost of car this time last year = $35,995
R.T.A. change over same as your D.M.V. = $776
Insurance= $972
get the drive BOXSTER home
service
K&N oil filter= $25
K&N air filter = $55
OEM fuel filter = $55
Serpentine belt = $52
oil magnetic drain plug = $25
Iridium IX spark plugs = $75
Oil = $90
Fitting and service = $272
cup holders = $98
Cig Lighter = $41
Spoiler inside indicator = $61
Fitting indicator = $60
Ash tray replace = $96
Speedster Humps = $1100
New hand brake leather = $102
Clear tail light set OEM = $325
Right hand mesh wind d/f = $144
Clear 3rd brake light = $105
6 Stacker CD = $240
New leather speed knob OEM $185
Car Alarm and fitting = $750
Car OEM cover = $82
Clear head light set OEM Used $750
Hard Top = $1200
Har top respray = $750
Window regulator = $155
New battery = $160
New radio knobs = $32
New smaller Boxster Spyder badges = $102
:eek:
Didn't want to know total wife would kill me.......... :D
Plus polish cleaning products ect..
Most didn't need replacing just me love my Porsche Boxster.... :p

r9i8c7k 09-11-2010 05:54 PM

(1) oil & filter change $52...12K miles driven....I guess I got off easy....

TimAustinW 09-16-2010 01:37 PM

105k mile service (oil, oil filter, cabin filter, air filter, and thorough inspection) new starter, new water pump, new brake pads front and back, new sway bar links left and right, and alignment. $2708.

New stereo and rear view cam about $500

Odds and ends $700

As a result of an accident and covered by insurance

New front bumper cover
New front left tire
New coolant reservoir
New left radiator
New side marker

$6000 and change

Clear headlights off eBay $600

So...somewhere around $10,000 :)

Viper5 09-17-2010 01:06 PM

2000 Boxster S
110k

$250 Insurance deductible (alarm got wet and ya...)

$50 Fuel pressure sensor from a member on the forum

$125 All O2 sensors (partstrain)

$5 Radio keys

$20 equipment for ipod hookup

$75 Oil change

$150 Equipment/fluid for bleeding brakes/clutch

I think thats about it.


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