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Originally Posted by ExRallyXer
I agree completely with all of the advice AKnowles has given, except that I do my own work or use an independent specialist that ONLY works on Porsche. I don't use the Porsche dealer for anything.
I bought my 2000 Boxster 2.7 ( 63k mile, garage kept, same owner 12 years, local California car) in March 2013 and here is a quick breakdown of the cost of ownership for the last 7 months (13k miles) not including suspension/safety modifications:
2x Oil and filter changes Motul 8100 5W40 (done by me) $190
IMS Bearing Retrofit (done by indy) $1798
6x New Spark Plug Tubes (done by indy) $66
New Motor Mount (done by indy) $153
New Serpentine Belt $45
4x ATE Brake Rotors and Pagid Pads (done by me) $590
4x Hankook V12Evo Tires 17 (mounted and balanced) $480
Total $3322
Keep in mind, this is all preventative maintenance except the motor mount, which was discovered during the IMS retrofit. I personally think these costs are pretty reasonable for a 13 y/o car that is regularly tracked, but you'll have to judge for yourself.
I highly recommend a pre-purchase inspection as well, so that you know what you're getting into... Take your time and you'll find the right car.
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+1 on this don't forget the water pump as both examples were 60K cars. For me doing the labor myself it took 1 week of fiddling with it after work and $500+ for the pump thermostat and coolant.
Read the sticky backward and forward, and my advice still go with something different. there are plenty of fun cars out there, speed isn't the only factor.
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