How Much Have You Spent

[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

[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 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