Newly acquired '05 Boxster S - what needs to be done?

[dghii]

Although I agree with performing a 60K service, I would take a little time to get to know your car first. You are ready to change the oil/filter I presume because you don't know when they were done last. No problem there. But before charging off, why don't you open your engine compartment and take a look around? an hour or two will tell you alot about your car and help you familiarize yourself with some of the mechanical bits without diving in too deep.

Put your top in the service position and access the top of your engine. Take your air filter out and inspect. If filthy, replace, if it looks good, blow it out with a little compressed air and put it back in. A can of mass airflow cleaner would be great to have on hand to spray off the mass air sensor (located in same area as your air fliter). Same goes for cabin filter. If items look good, it may be an indication that the car has had some maintenance performed (good!) If not, well, you are justified in spending a few bucks on new filters.

The serpentine belt is an easy driveway maintenance item and inexpensive part. While you have the belt off, you can spin and tug on pullys to look for play or listen for unusual noise. Replace the belt and keep your old one as a spare if it isn't dried or cracked.

Check your fluids...brake, collant, oil for proper levels. Do have your brake fuild flushed my your mechanic. This maintenance is often overlooked but important in taking care of your car.

If you car runs great, why change the plugs right now? Most likely, you will not notice one bit of difference.

I wouldn't touch the water pump (yet). If there is no noise, no dripping, no leaks, what is the point? A new pump sounds like great preventative maintenance, and I know some have had pump failures between 60-80K miles, but many have not.

When you do have the car up for an oil change, make sure to have the mechanic check the CV boots for tears, which is common on the cars.

You may need the money for something that comes up with your car that you are not aware of yet (tires, brakes, rotors, any electronic or mechanical gremlins that raise there head).

I hope you enjoy your new car!