How long can a boxster really last?

[oldskool73]

Also have a 97 base with just over 105k KM, still on original water pump (maybe they made them tougher back then?), just had original flat topped AOS changed out as preventative. Had a new clutch put in when I got it about 15k ago, did LN IMS upgrade at the same time for 'new owner peace of mind', though it probably didn't need it. Still going strong... fingers crossed...

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by oldskool73

Also have a 97 base with just over 105k KM, still on original water pump (maybe they made them tougher back then?), just had original flat topped AOS changed out as preventative. Had a new clutch put in when I got it about 15k ago, did LN IMS upgrade at the same time for 'new owner peace of mind', though it probably didn't need it. Still going strong... fingers crossed...

62K Miles is actually low mileage

[mnc-i]

I have a 99 Boxster. I purchased it in Sep 09 with 104,000 miles.
Today it has just under 298,000 miles. I believe it has the original IMS.
I am fortunate that I live relatively close to Woody. Some of the parts I've gotten from him have saved my bacon on more than one occasion: two radiators, an axle, sport seats, a rear trunk release cable and a space-saver spare tire.
MNC-I

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by oldskool73

Also have a 97 base with just over 105k KM, still on original water pump (maybe they made them tougher back then?), just had original flat topped AOS changed out as preventative. Had a new clutch put in when I got it about 15k ago, did LN IMS upgrade at the same time for 'new owner peace of mind', though it probably didn't need it. Still going strong... fingers crossed...

62k miles on the original water pump… you may want to consider replace it before it fails (with potentially expensive collateral damage)

The O2 pumps are considered a wear item and I believe that Porsche recommends it changing it around 40k miles (?)

My car has 99k and is already on it's third pump