Maintanance costs for a Boxter 986?

[Joe B]

I'll summarize. It's a crap shoot. If you want to buy a $6,500 Boxster (which would be a dirt-cheap price) and you don't want to take a chance of spending $2,000 (or possibly more; $2,000/year is only an estimate) in maintenance, then DO NOT buy a Boxster.

[Myoung73]

Originally Posted by Joe B

I'll summarize. It's a crap shoot. If you want to buy a $6,500 Boxster (which would be a dirt-cheap price) and you don't want to take a chance of spending $2,000 (or possibly more; $2,000/year is only an estimate) in maintenance, then DO NOT buy a Boxster.

Yup agreed. But if you are buying a dirt cheap Boxster and not doing the work yourself you are tipping the scales in the wrong direction

[Bald Eagle]

Like you, I don't wrench - no talent, no tools. I bought a low mileage (10,800) 2000 S a little over a year ago. Car was well maintained - have all receipts - and was pristine. First year maintenance was an oil change.

I've added about 7000 miles since I bought it and am in my second season. So far haven't spent anything on repairs or maintenance this year.

For comparison my other cars are a 2004 Volvo Cross Country with 225k miles and a 2001 Acura CL-S with 202k. Both were bought with about 47k miles. I keep excellent records and know that both have averaged about $1375 per year including everything from repairs to tires to washer fluid.

I know I am looking at some expensive preventative maintenance on the Boxster in some time - it's quite a few miles before I will need a clutch so I plan on having the ISB done soon so there is the $2000 but I really love it and it is worth every buck.

Larry (The Bald Eagle)