Thoughts on the 2009 Boxster?

[NewArt]

I’d love to have one. Not many to be had.

[rexcramer]

Don't quote me, I believe I read somewhere that there were +/- 650 2009 Boxsters sold in the USA. Due to the start of the recession. Mine was an S. What a car.

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

Don't quote me, I believe I read somewhere that there were +/- 650 2009 Boxsters sold in the USA. Due to the start of the recession. Mine was an S. What a car.

I've been off the grid for a few days. You may have seen this in my 09 S ad. Porsche sold 1900 Boxsters in the US in 2009 due to the stock mkt crash. Since base models outsell the S by approx. 2-1, I estimate there were 600-700 S's sold in 09.

Porsche made a huge leap in quality from the 986 to the 987. They addressed many of the mechanical issues with the 987.2 vs the 987.1. You will enjoy an exciting vehicle if you buy an 09 Boxster. If you're not able to do your own maintenance, then it will cost you way more than owning a Miata. It's referred to as the Porsche Tax, but is true with any European car vs Japanese.

[rexcramer]

Thanks for the correction husker.

I spent $5,058 on maintenance on our 09 S in the 27 months we owned it. The climate control module gave up and that was a $1,000 after programming. Then the hi/low A/C pressure switch wouldn't and that was $714. I had to replace both seat covers. The ventilated seat covers are not very durable. I did the labor, but the covers were $750 a piece. It really eats rear tires. Pick your price. The rest was normal oil/filter stuff.

In the near future it was going to need front rotors and pads. The PDK, at 10 years, really should have its fluid X/O. It was also coming due for a coolant change.

We put 8100 miles on it in that time. 25K to 33K. Great car, just not the right car for my wife. I'm keeping the 97 for me. We plan to replace it with a Macan for her.

FYI, we paid $27K for it and I sold it for $24K to a high end used car dealer. They contacted me via Craigslist. Their's was the only solid cash offer I received. Lots of inquires/posers/wastes of time from others. It Blue Booked at +/-$25.5K.