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Lucky · 05-27-2009, 12:17 AM

2000 S, Finland build, 20 months as 2nd owner, 10K miles under my butt, 102K total miles. $0 in repairs.

I have done some DIY upgrades, however. Optima battery, bright white headlight bulbs, PSE muffler, ROW M030 springs, struts, and sways, and adjustable sway bar drop links.

I do plan to do all 4 wheel bearings next Winter -- left rear and right front are both starting to go. However, given my mileage I wouldn't classify wheel bearing replacement as a repair.

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My previous Porsche was an '86 Carrera. That was probably the "cheapest" car I've ever owned. Sold it for $2K less than my purchase price. I did put about $4K into it over 7 years of ownership and 35K miles, many of which were on track at DEs. Less than $1K per year in depreciation, upgrades, and maintenance -- pretty amazing, actually.

05-27-2009, 12:17 AM	#16
Lucky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 244	2000 S, Finland build, 20 months as 2nd owner, 10K miles under my butt, 102K total miles. $0 in repairs. I have done some DIY upgrades, however. Optima battery, bright white headlight bulbs, PSE muffler, ROW M030 springs, struts, and sways, and adjustable sway bar drop links. I do plan to do all 4 wheel bearings next Winter -- left rear and right front are both starting to go. However, given my mileage I wouldn't classify wheel bearing replacement as a repair. ~~~~~ My previous Porsche was an '86 Carrera. That was probably the "cheapest" car I've ever owned. Sold it for $2K less than my purchase price. I did put about $4K into it over 7 years of ownership and 35K miles, many of which were on track at DEs. Less than $1K per year in depreciation, upgrades, and maintenance -- pretty amazing, actually. __________________ -- John '00 Boxster S '86 911 Carrera Coupe (Sold)