In the last year, how much $ have you spent?

[DerrickCaracter]

on repairs only (not customization)

[Mark_T]

Does that include scheduled maintenance?

[DerrickCaracter]

yes it does

[944boy]

I was going to say $0. But it was $165.

I had been doing 2 oil changes a year plus all kinds of PM. But this year I have been riding the bike so much I didn't even put 7500 miles on it. And the AOS was more than a year ago

So the only money I have put into it in a year is the push rods for the top. I was in a hurry and the latch caught the lip when the top was opening and the force of the motor snapped both ball cups (intended failure point). It was wet out and I just wanted it fixed so I went over to the local dealer and got the parts right there. I had it fixed within a day so I justified the extra money of getting it at the stealership.

Now thats not to say that I have $$ in needed work. I need a new water pump (age only, still works fine), coolant flush, motor mount, brake rotors, pads, passenger mud guard thingy and an alignment. Good winter projects I think.

[funkdefino]

$550 - New Rear Tires
$1300 - New Pads and Rotors
$700 - Vacuum leak diagnosis and part replacements
$500 - New Water Pump and Thermostat
$300 - Rear Lower Drop Links
$200 - Brake Clutch/ Bleed Flush
$300 - New Motor Mount
$1500 - 90K Service

[jotoole]

$115.00 for oil change.

84,000mi 2000 base. I drive it hard once it's warmed up. On way to work @ 5:00 AM on these warm summer mornings w/top down.

[Flavor 987S]

2006 Boxster S approx. 38,000 miles

$<500.00 (oil change, brake fluid flush, air filter, cabin filter)


1997 993 Turbo approx. 43,000 miles

$1,200 ("zero" out maintenance after purchase)
$1,000 (replace oil line w/check valve to left turbo)
$165 (oil change)
$220 (22 quarts Mobil One 20W50 Twin V)
$230 (alignment)
$290 (front pads)
$160 (brake fluid flush)
$800 (new rear tires)
$160 (2 DME relays)

[Mark_T]

Repairs, about $1500. Includes new top (a want, not a need), 1 drop link, and a section of clutch line

Maintenance, about $1800. Includes new tires, all the filters, plugs and tubes

Upgrades, about $2500. Includes new seats, steering wheel, shifter, cupholders

Insurance deductible, $500. A parking lot incident of which we do not speak

Driving it, priceless

[Gforrest2]

Originally Posted by 944boy

Now thats not to say that I have $$ in needed work. I need a new water pump (age only, still works fine), coolant flush, motor mount, brake rotors, pads, passenger mud guard thingy and an alignment. Good winter projects I think.

Don't mean to hijack this thread but where are you going for your alignment? New '03 owner here and the cars pulls to the right. I'm assuming we don't take these cars to the local chains for their $59 alignment specials.

[jcb986]

Who cares...this is a GUY toy. If your wife complains, open her closet and point out all the clothes and shoes she has. Thanks about 50 to 1 to what we have in our part or some part of the house.......

[Highlow]

2001 Boxster S
Bought it at 62,000 miles February 8th, 2010
Now it has 69,000 miles.

~$150 broken underbody panel
~$100 Oil Change
~$300 To fix a small oil leak
~$85 to fix a door rattle that happened when I played music with bass.

[Oaktown 986]

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]

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

[Bellster]

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

Didn't want to know total wife would kill me..........
Plus polish cleaning products ect..
Most didn't need replacing just me love my Porsche Boxster....

[ppbon]

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]

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]

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).

[TimAustinW]

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