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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-09-2010, 07:09 AM

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Is it possible to maintain/repair a 987 Boxster for $100/month?

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Posted By amcdonal86

Why does the 987 require so many oil changes? I...

Why does the 987 require so many oil changes? I usually go up to 10k miles with synthetic without any problems on my DD! :)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-08-2010, 06:03 AM

Replies: 31

Is it possible to maintain/repair a 987 Boxster for $100/month?

Views: 2,660

Posted By amcdonal86

How much more difficult is DIY maintenance, given...

How much more difficult is DIY maintenance, given that it has a midship engine? I guess generally, my DIY maintenance has focused on brakes and suspension and interior electronics, etc.

It seems...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-07-2010, 03:16 PM

Replies: 31

Is it possible to maintain/repair a 987 Boxster for $100/month?

Views: 2,660

Posted By amcdonal86

Stephen Wilson, that's a great idea (get a Miata...

Stephen Wilson, that's a great idea (get a Miata temporarily while I save up for a P-car).

My current car is paid off. The $400/month comes from insurance, gas and maintenance/repairs.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-07-2010, 09:55 AM

Replies: 31

Is it possible to maintain/repair a 987 Boxster for $100/month?

Views: 2,660

Posted By amcdonal86

crod, thanks for the advice. I hadn't quite...

crod, thanks for the advice. I hadn't quite heard it put that way (if you can't afford the IMS failure, don't buy it).

I am really afraid of something like that happening. Hell, the cost of that...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-07-2010, 06:18 AM

Replies: 31

Is it possible to maintain/repair a 987 Boxster for $100/month?

Views: 2,660

Posted By amcdonal86

Well, my current car (Lexus LS400,...

Well, my current car (Lexus LS400, ZzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz) costs me about $400/month. So I would only be able to pocket about $450/month.

Neverthemess, saving up $450/month would also be...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-06-2010, 07:59 PM

Replies: 31

Is it possible to maintain/repair a 987 Boxster for $100/month?

Views: 2,660

Posted By amcdonal86

Edmunds TCO estimates a 2005-2006 ish Boxster...

Edmunds TCO estimates a 2005-2006 ish Boxster (can't remember what year the numbers I have are for) should cost about $123/month in maintenance, and $180/month in repairs, on average, over 5 years at...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-06-2010, 10:07 AM

Replies: 31

Is it possible to maintain/repair a 987 Boxster for $100/month?

Views: 2,660

Posted By amcdonal86

Is it possible to maintain/repair a 987 Boxster for $100/month?

Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a 987 Boxster, and I was wondering if it's possible to maintain and repair the car on a budget of $100/month, assuming I am going to daily drive it 15k miles a year.
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-08-2010, 04:42 PM

Replies: 238

Sticky: Thinking of buying a Boxster ? - MUST READ !

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Posted By amcdonal86

I've read this thread, but it's unclear about...

I've read this thread, but it's unclear about whether most of the major problems are limited to 986s or whether they continue with the 987s. Does anyone have any idea?

I would really like one and...

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