Long lived Boxster Engine Survey

[Laflamme02]

I've been perusing this forum for a couple weeks now in order to educate myself before buying a 2002 or 2003 Boxster S. In light of the IMS, RMS, and other catastrophic engine failure stories that can set you back a cool $15k, as well as the scary post "Short lived Boxster Engine Survey" I thought it would be beneficial to record the good as well. This will allowme and other potential Boxster owners to weigh he bad with the good. (You'll have to forgive me if such a thread already exists. I looked. If it does I couldn't find it.)

So the purpose of this thread is to record your Boxster SUCCESS stories. Trouble free miles? Let us know. Surprisingly maintenance free? Let us know. Long term daily driver? Let us know. Only mild repairs? Let us know.
Please include S vs. base, year, mileage, climate you drive in, and driving habits. Other other information is welcomed as well (bought new, used, dealer, private; mods; track/autocross; etc.)