My new Boxster!

[jb92563]

Just a word of advice, if you do not have an inheritance or own your own internet corporation and are wealthy, then I suggest you learn how to work on the car yourself and save a boatload of money.

For example the 5000 mi oil change would cost your $200-$300 at a dealer but only ~$60 for (Oil/filter) if you do it yourself in under 30 minutes.

The average yearly maintenance cost on a Boxster is ~$2000 but perhaps only ~$800 if you DIY.

I suggest you save that money in the first year for the upcoming maintenance that will be required unless you feel comfortable not having the car available 100% of the time while you save for repairs.

Weekly washing/polishing is also a necessity and you need some higher quality products for the best results.

Hate to sound negative but its like dating a high maintenance girl...it will cost you for that privilege.

[mnc-i]

TeenageBoxsterOwner,

Congratulations!
My first car (circa 1979) was a $300.00 1969 Chevy Impala Custom Coupe...my have times changed.

Reference your question about replacement wheels. My 1999 Boxster had the turbo twist wheels. I replaced mine with a set of OEM wheels and new tires that came off a 2001 Boxster.

I recommend you check out Craigslist, Ebay and Oklahoma Foreign (right down the road in Bethany/Norman, OK).

Be patient and you will be able to replace your wheels with some handsome OEM wheels for quite abit less than $1000.00 and may even get some good tires to go with.

I agree with all my other partners in crime...pocket the $1000.00 for the time being. If you must spend some money, purchase a maintenance manual for 986 Boxsters.

Just my two cents.
MNC-I

[recycledsixtie]

I do not want to sound preachy although being in my 60's I tend to be an opinionated old .....The Boxster does have special features such as good acceleration and good cornering. Here is the kicker - in less than optimal conditions particularly if you don't have psm, it can get away on you. I drive in winter on winter tires and it can be okay if you slow down prior to corners. Another one where I nearly lost it was on a traffic circle when in spring there is residual gravel on the road. When I was going too fast around the traffic circle I hit some gravel and the car started going sideways as if on marbles. If you know somebody else with a Porsche get them to show you what to look for in driving habits. You do not want to be in an accident. If you want to speed do it on a track. I will shut up now.......