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In all seriousness, if you truly have this much angst about the car, don't buy it.
There are more reliable and less expensive cars out there, there's no getting around that. Things may get exagerated on a forum like this, or probably more accurately concentrated making issues seem larger than they are.
But, the fact remains that these issues do occur and you have to be informed and prepared to live with it and this means realizing that the potential War Chest required to own a Porsche must be larger than that one might need for a Miata. There is no Porsche out there as reliable or as cheap to run as a Honda. If that's what you're looking for, forget it, it doesn't exist. These cars cost more to own and break more frequently than a Honda. The payback is the experiences you have in-between. For some the rewards are worth the risk, not so for others. The Boxster, or any Porsche for that matter is not a car for everybody, nor does it try to be.
You're buying a used car, there is an element of uncertainty and risk associated with ANY used car. And this fleet is aging, meaning issues will become more likely, not less.
Buying a car because it has a certain reputation or a certain panache is great, but you are also buying every poorly designed piece and system along with it. If you buy the car, there is always some risk involved. If you're willing to assume the risk, buy it. If not, look elsewhere.
But it's all about enjoyment. If you are uncomfortable sitting on Damacles throne, then don't. Go out and buy a BMW, Mustang, Evo or whatever else may turn your crank. Just realize that these will all have their own sets of issues.
There is no perfect car. If there were, in short order it'd be the only car on the market.
Cheers!
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