How Much Have You Spent

[KevinH1990]

I forgot the Porsche crest on the steering wheel ($16) and the gauge trim rings ($100).

[Grizzly]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Come on Griz, to thine own self be true! Those 19's had to set you back a couple grand with new rubber, so that's a good start. What else have you done?

Off the top of my head...

Mods:

19" wheels and tires (you already mentioned)
Cross-drilled Rotors
Caliper Paint and Decals
Rear Spoiler
Rear diffuser
Painted Bumperettes
Clear Taillights
Clear Side-markers (twice)
Clear Headlights
996 bumper (twice)
Stainless sills
Three Spoke Wheel
Silver Gauge Rings
Silver Idiot Light Surround
Aluminum Pedals
Aluminum E-Brake
Aluminum Shifter Handle
Primer, Paper and Silver Paint for Interior Re-Do
B&M Shifter
EVO Intake
Custom Built Exhaust
Sirius

(Speedster Humps and Hard Top came with the car)

Maintenance:

Oil Change
Top Push-rods and Dent Doctors for Hard Boot and Trunk lid


Now, I'll need a calculator and a Valium

Hey Griz, why the 996 bumper twice? Wreck?

[Grizzly]

Originally Posted by boggtown

Hey Griz, why the 996 bumper twice? Wreck?

Yeah, a little hit and run action. The car was parked when it happened. Judging by the damage and the area we were visiting, I suspect a redneck with a trailer hitch.

Ouch. Bad karma for them, but they are hicks, so they already have it pretty crappy.

[MNBoxster]

Hi,

Here's a total list of all things done to, and costs for, my Boxster since acquiring it:

• 1. Initial Oil Change prior to picking up the Car in St. Louis - $210
  
  2. SilverGuard Porsche Car Cover, New - eBay - $75
  
  3. Porsche Bra, New - eBay - $65
  
  4. Mirror Bras, New - Eagle Day - $25
  
  5. Top Cover, New - eBay - $45
  
  6. Das Shild Trunk Liners (both), New - $200
  
  7. Dealer Service (Radio Code, Clean, Adjust TipS Switch) - $168
  
  8. 4-stalk Combo Switch - OBC Hack - LA Dismantlers ($100) + supplies - $60
  Later resold old unit on eBay for $125
  
  9. Euro Turn Signal Hack, Asst. Supplies - $10
  
  10. R&R Rivnuts on Windshield Header (bought tool and later resold) - $8
  
  11. TipS Gasket, Filter, Fluid to R&R leaky Gasket (DIY) - $289
  
  12. Brey-Krause Fire Extinguisher Mount and Halogen Extinguisher - $210
  
  13. Dash mount Spoiler Switch Hack - $55
  
  14. OEM Rear Speaker kit, New - $225
  
  15. 996 Intermittent Wiper Hack - $55
  
  16. Extra 6-CD Cartridge for CD Changer, NEW, eBay - $65
  
  17. CF Boxster script Sill Plates (private source) - $175
  
  18. 3-spoke sport steering wheel w/ airbag lightly used (As New) - $780
  
  19. 2-cup Cupholder Insert for Center Console, New, Eagle-Day - $39
  
  20. Replacement Rear Splash Guard, New - $33
  
  21. 2X D.I.Y. Oil Changes w/ parts + Filter Wrench - $185
  
  22. 2X Spark Plug changes - $36
  
  23. D.I.Y. Brake Fluid Flush & Fill w/ Adapter for Power Bleeder - $60
  
  24. D.I.Y. Replacement Passenger side Interior Door liner, eBay - $99
  
  25. D.I.Y. Replacement Oil Drain Plug (P.O. rounded off original) - $6
  
  26. Red Clip - $4
  
  27. D.I.Y. Replace/Convert Sunvisors to Illminated ones - $125
  
  28. D.I.Y. Replace Shift Lever Escutcheon w/ Silver one, eBay - $45
  
  29. Porsche Dealer Manuals and Pet on CD - $60
  
  30. Bentley Service Manual, New Amazon - $64
  
  31. Soft Pad for Rear Plastic Window - $24
  
  32. D.I.Y. Front License Plate Holder - $35
  
  33. D.I.Y. Custom Cntr. Cnsl. Garage Door Opener Hack - $60
  
  34. D.I.Y. Non-Smoker Tray conversion - $42
  
  35. TechArt Air Valve Covers - $14
  
  36. Dealer Factory Touch-Up Paint - $24
  
  37. D.I.Y. Replacement Hood Crest Gasket - $6
  
  38. D.I.Y. Replacement Cabin Filter - $24
  
  39. Factory colored Door Plug - $6
  
  40. D.I.Y. Replacement OEM Air Filter - $24
  
  41. D.I.Y. Replacement Serpentine Belt - $35
  
  42. D.I.Y. Brake Pad replacement - $185
  
  43. D.I.Y. Front Strut Tower Brace - $199
  
  44. D.I.Y. Rear Strut Tower Brace - $199
  
  45. D.I.Y. Asst. Replacement Bulbs - $25
  
  46. 2X PCA Membership - $82
  
  47. D.I.Y. AirBag replacement Crest - $38
  
  48. 2X Fuel Injector Cleaner - $24
  
  49. 2 Gal. Windshield Washer Fluid - $4
  
  50. Fuel - 288 gal. @ $2.65/gal. avg. - $763
  
  51. 2 X Registration and License Fees (@$91) - $182
  
  52. 2X Annual Insurance Premium (@$344) - $688
  
  53. Asst. Zaino and Car Care - $225
  
  54. D.I.Y. Replacement OEM Carpet Mats, New, eBay - $75
  
  55. 4-wheel alignment - $152
  
  56. 2X Replacement Rear Pirelli P-Zero Rooso + Mount & Balance - $315
  
  Total Maintenance, Upgrade, and Operating costs (2 years) - $6,727

Sorry for the long list, but I kinda keep thorough records on all my cars. This compares to $3,878 for the same period on my Esprit (nearly identical mileage), $768 for my 240Z (much lower mileage), and $2,963 for my Formula VEE. Costs should be significantly lower in the next two years assuming I decide to keep it, because I have no more mods/upgrades I wish to do...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by crownroyal77

Caractere Front Bumper $2388
Caractere Side Skirts $922
Caractere Rear Bumper $1533
Caractere Air Intakes $844
Wind Deflector $162
Clear Xenon Headlights $1,046
Blue LED Dash & A/C Instrument lights $66
Euro Clear/Red Tailights $180
Clear Side Markers $30
Installation of items/paint matching $2000
Shipping of car from dealer $1300

Total $10,471

I'll see the car for the first time [ever] next week. I really hope I like this car. I could have bought a 2000 911 for the price I've paid so far. AND, I still need to get wheels and tires! (Performance mods will come later)

I will post pics asap.

PICS!!!?????

[djomlas]

hey Jim, got pics of that ashtray delete? i never use it, and coulse be of better use other way around

[CJ_Boxster]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

Here's a total list of all things done to, and costs for, my Boxster since acquiring it:


8. 4-stalk Combo Switch - OBC Hack - LA Dismantlers ($100) + supplies - $60
Later resold old unit on eBay for $125

9. Euro Turn Signal Hack, Asst. Supplies - $10

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

I just called LA dismantlers, waiting on a price for the 4 stalk setup, what were the 60 bucks in supplies that you needed to install it?

also whats the euro signal hack?

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by djomlas

hey Jim, got pics of that ashtray delete? i never use it, and coulse be of better use other way around

Hi,

Here's one, but not my car, my car's interior is Stock Black, but you'll get the idea...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

I just called LA dismantlers, waiting on a price for the 4 stalk setup, what were the 60 bucks in supplies that you needed to install it?

also whats the euro signal hack?

Hi,

Supplies were the VW Sourced Motron connectors, wire, face cap for the stalk (original was kinda beat).

The Euro Turn Indicator Hack is a simple Hack which allow the Side Markers to flash in opposition to the Turn Indicators on a turn when the Headlamps are off, and in unison with them when the Head Lamps are on. Really just spicing into the Turn Indicator circuit and routing it to the Side Marker Ground wires. Maybe a 20 min. Hack. PM me if you want instructions. Reply will take awhile because I'm at the LV airport (2 Hr. mechanical delay) and we should be boarding shortly. Won't get into Mpls. 'til around 6pm CST...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[Topless]

I paid 20K for a 1 owner sweetie that looked and drove like new with perfect history. I browsed for 3 months, drove a half dozen cars and bought this one.
Added a windstop, gladly paid a local mechanic to replace the stupid cracked poly coolant tank because the job really looked like a PITA and life is too short. 15k service, CEL (cleaned MAF) A-ok... About $1300 so far.

Planned future mods: Asphault sucking apex leaches ( nice big fat sticky tires).

[EuroProjektzKelvin]

Make/Model: Porsche Boxster 1997 Daily Driver /show car/racecar
Definition of Custom: highly unusual or rare,
Unique, specially made, only one, hand made by owner, specially fitted, usually priceless

Specs:
--Exterior--
Custom Fabricated GT2 Bumper/ GT2 radiator sleeve w/Mesh
Custom Fabricated Racing GT Lip w/mesh
Custom GT Side Skirts
Custom Fabricated Rear Diffuser w/mesh
Custom painted Arctic Silver intake vents
Custom Tinted rear Polymer window
Custom Tinted side windows
Aero II Kit Wing from Germany with Custom Carbon reinforcement
Custom Fabricated Light weight Carbon fiber hood
Custom Fabricated Carbon Fiber GT2 Emblem
Custom Carbon Fiber Convertible Trim
--Racing Performance/Engine--
GHL Exhaust System
Custom Thermal Tec wrapped Headers
Custom Thermal Tec wrapped down pipe
Factory Sport lowering Springs
Factory Sport stiff Shocks
Brembo four pistons brake caliper
Rear Strut Bar w/Custom mounts
Rear 29mm Sway Bars
Front 32mm Sway Bars
Brembo brake pads
Brembo cross drilled/slotted rotors
Custom cold air intake
Tornado Intake Assist
Custom Color coded red engine hoses/ wires etc.
Custom Carbon Fiber Front Strut Brace
Custom Nitrous Express wet kit w/fuel lines
NOS remote opening Valve
NX dual large Solenoids
Custom Heat shield lined trunk


--Wheels--
Pirelli Rosso PZERO 235/35Z
Bridgestone Potenza SO3 285/30Z
SSR GT3 19"
Custom machine Porsche stamped wheel center

--Lights--
Custom Dragon HID Litronic Headlights with custom colors
Xenon Fog lights
Custom tinted black Euro head lights
Custom tinted black Euro tail light
Custom tinted black Euro side marker
Custom made remote Red under glow
Multi color interior glow
Custom soldered LED Blue lighting instrument gauge
Red lighting license plate
Custom tinted 3rd brake light with Porsche text

--Interior--
Custom painted Red instrument Panel ring
Aluminum instrument face
Custom painted Arctic silver side speaker cover
Custom painted Arctic silver key trim
Custom painted Arctic silver shifter button
Custom painted Arctic silver shift boot
Custom painted Arctic silver strip trim
Custom painted Arctic silver arm rest
Custom painted Arctic silver C rings
Custom painted Arctic silver handle cover
Custom painted Arctic silver corner triangle
Custom painted Arctic silver mirror control trim
Custom painted Arctic silver Center console
Custom painted Arctic silver upper console
Custom painted Arctic silver radio trim
Custom painted Arctic silver A/C trim
Custom painted Arctic silver Upper cubble
Custom painted Arctic silver Lower cubble
Custom painted Arctic silver side e-brake cover
Custom painted Arctic silver side air vents
Custom painted Arctic silver convertible latch
Custom painted Arctic silver bat wing
Custom painted Arctic silver gauge cluster
Custom painted Arctic silver umbrella storage
Custom painted Arctic silver chair hook
Custom painted Arctic silver wind mesh
Custom painted Arctic silver window control trim
Custom painted Arctic silver astray deletes
Custom Carbon Fiber door step with script
Custom Dry Carbon Fiber glove box
Custom Carbon Fiber style center console cover
Custom Carbon Fiber style cubble cover
Custom Carbon Fiber style BOSE SUB
Real Gold plated Porsche driving wheel Emblem
Rennline Billet Aluminum pedals
4 point Porsche Racing Harness Driver side
4 point Porsche Racing Harness Passenger side
Custom cut Diamond floor plates
Fire extinguisher

--Audio--
Dual 220 Watts motorized faceplate
BOSE subwoofer X2
BOSE door speakers X2
Bazooka AMP 200 Watts
BOSE Tweeters X2
Psp Mount with hook up to Dual 220 Watts

--Labor--
All installation done by myself. Most parts are custom made and prepped by me and painted by my friend
200+ hours of wrench time --Special Thanks—
Team EuroProjektz, Antonio at Precision Porsche, Carlos at Loma Linda Auto Body, my family and my trusty tools

If i name the price you'd think i'm crazy and why not buy a 911? i love the mid engine




i have better pictures but photobucket isn't working

[Adam]

Ok, I think you win Kelvin

[Bavarian Motorist]

I haven't paid anything yet for mine (obviously) but just to comment on what some people have said, I absolutely love mine. It's like a part of me already.

I can't believe how much attention I get from it also... Toll booth guy went on for at least 2min about how I looked so good in it and how if we hung out together, "we'd get all the girls.

I'm so not used to this.

[David N.]

Since buying at the end of August..

$600 Replace CV boots (damaged from previous owner)
$1500 New Pilot Sport Tires + install (I think it came with the actual stock Conti's)
$55 Soft top cover off ebay
$70 Readjust parking brake cable
$10 Replace worn radio knob
$15 Replace engine compartment fan relay (D.I.Y.)
$12 Replace transmission cooling scoops (D.I.Y)
$300 Two trips to International Detail
$100 Weekend washing materials


and preparing to purchase an extended warranty before the current CPO runs out.

so $2662 after 3 months before the new warranty. But hopefully this is it for awhile...right?

...right?



BTW Jim, I hope successfully selling your Boxster doesn't mean we'll lose your immensely thorough guidance here on 986forum.


-David

[Thumper]

$26K to buy it a couple of years ago, $3K in maintenance and repairs, and I estimate that I've dumped another $3k to $4k in mods. Not counting future maintenance and repairs, I have probably another $3k to $4k of things I want to do to it over the next couple of years.

:dance: