Who daily drives their 986?

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Originally Posted by LenA

I am looking to get a Boxster to daily drive in So Cal. I have driven both 986 and 987's. From a drivability, reliability and cost of repair, would a newer 2006 987 be a better choice than a 2000 or 2001. I like the 986, but worried that due to age, might need lots of little repairs. Initial cost is a lot less, does that get eaten up by the multiple $500-$800 fixes

Thanks

Len

Read everything you can about the Boxster on these forums. Note the thread on this forum about Buying a Boxster. I bought a 2001 Boxster base with 30k miles 2 years ago and have no complaints. Do not be in a hurry. It is a buyers' market. Try different years of Boxsters. Note the differences between the different years. Options? Manual vs Tiptronic, heated seats, psm etc. Note IMS issues and differences between years. Get a PPI of one you like. Accident damage? Everything works? Try putting top up and down. Plan on $1-2k a year as normal maintenance on older models. Make sure all warning lights light up before you start the engine!Especially the CEL light. Enjoy the search.