love this forum,but!!

[Coffinhunter]

I have had my 03 S for a little over a year. I got it with 26,000 and now have about 46,000. So far all I have had to do is:

1) Replace a convertible tension cable. Did both even though one was still ok. Parts were $65.00, took me about 5 minutes of time. (and I am not mechanically inclined AT ALL!!!)

2) Had to have the convertible top re-glued at the base by the rear window. Cost $75.00

3) Had the oil changed, found a great shop that I trust and good word of mouth. Cost $85.00

4) Fill it full of gas. Lord knows how much that has cost me

I have noticed that my headlights won't turn on about 5% of the time, so I am sure I am going to have to replace the switch in the near future.

So let's see..... 10 year old sports car, driven daily, driven "enthusiastically". Repair/maintenance cost $225.00 in a little over a year and 20,000+ miles.

I'm good with that.

Remember these boards are where people come to find out about problems they might be having. It is not going to be a balanced representation of Porsche ownership.

Don't be paranoid. Drive her like the good Dr. ordered, and smile....

[seventythree]

Originally Posted by Coffinhunter

I have noticed that my headlights won't turn on about 5% of the time, so I am sure I am going to have to replace the switch in the near future.

PM sent. ........

[tanque55]

Go on any fórum about cars or motorcycles that you are about to buy and you would probably have the same reaction. Unreliable with loads of problems. But most fórums are usually just a fraction of the owners out there. Some people just love to complain because it's easy and from any fórum I've ever been on only a few participate. On this fórum fortunately there is a lot of great information and some truly bright people who know what they are talking about, that have made certain mysteries about the car pretty simple. And as far as reliability goes a lot of the people on this fórum have older cars. When you buy an older car there is always going to be something that can be restored or bettered. That being said I find the Boxster to be well made and after a year with my 2002 quite reliable.