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Originally Posted by dgentileksu
What happens when they get over 100,000 miles? Do they keep running, or become so expensive to maintain that they get parted out?
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I sure hope they keep running, especially since my 2000 S just crossed over 99,000 miles. It runs great and everything works! Suspension needs a small amount of refresh (the shocks are worn), so I will be putting in the ROW M030 kit soon. Full disclosure: my engine was replaced 30,000 miles ago (original suffered IMS failure).
I think the key to keeping any car running well is regular maintenance (to the schedule book or better), a garage, and regular driving (at least one or two days a week).
My impression from 1.5 years of Boxster ownership is that these cars are really well put together using high quality parts. Like any modern car they are complex and things can and do go wrong, but overall reliability is very, very good. Especially for a roadster. Even Consumer Reports' reliability ratings are favorable and their recent satisfaction survey showed the Boxster is one of the most satisfying cars with >80% of owners saying they would make the same purchase decision again.
Every Porsche model has had engine issues: air/oil cooled 911s suffer a variety of ills (premature valve guide wear, broken head studs, oil leaks, etc.); 944s too (spun bearings, timing chain failures, etc.); 928s (cooling); and more. 986s aren't alone, and it is a shame, but for every IMS failure there are likely dozens of cars with engines that will comfortably go 175,000+ miles before needing any sort of refresh.
Enjoy your car and stop worrying!!
