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I've owned my 2000 Boxster for about 8 years and have mixed feelings. It has cost a ton in repairs to keep it running although I've added very few miles. Plus upgrading including rear camera and monitor with Apple Car Play. The headlight switch jammed the other day, and now doesn't turn smoothly, so I've asked how much to replace it. Mileage is 136k.

But it's worth only about $5,000 if you can find a buyer. An elderly widower, I have two other cars so I don't need this car. Should I cut my losses and get rid of it? I will check the forum's classifieds.

So you know I'm not exaggerating, repairs include new clutch, something with the air box, a new light switch for turn signals/high and low beam, repair leaking valve covers, new engine mount, new windshield, key fob from P dealer, new tires and battery, more I can't remember right now. I tried to have the intermediate shaft bearing replaced, but my tech said a bolt was so tight that something would break if he used more force. and he abandoned that fix.

Engine mounts, clutches and windshields are wear items at that mileage. Needing a key can’t be attributed to the car.
I think you need a new mechanic if he’s scared of a tight bolt!
Only you can decide if it is worthwhile to keep.
I have a similar situation with a 2000 BMW. It’s not worth more than a few thousand but a great driving car, nearly as enjoyable for travel as my Boxster. So I’m keeping both until I am unable to drive.
Good luck with your decision.

We speak the same language. Like you, I've decided to keep the Boxster and just keep up with repairs. Replacing the headlight switch is something like $240 supplied by someone who renews the electrics on original switches. A 2005 Z51 yellow 6MT Corvette, my queen, occupies my single garage in my down-sized life, so the Boxster sleeps outside under a fitted cover, in front of my 2020 Honda Fit, another love that has wider top sports tires and an HKS Silent Power exhaust. Until l reacquired the Boxster from my daughter just a couple of weeks ago, a long story, it has always been garaged.

Unless it is in rough shape, $5K is much less than I'd expect for value.