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Originally Posted by JTP

Considering the broad range of use gor these cars, it's really difficult to say. Most Boxsters seem to be occasional use cars but there are many that are DD also. Lack of use seem to destroy these cars more than anything.

I find this to be so true. Another factor in the shorter life span of a boxster (or any car) is neglect, or failure to do preventive maintence. That is why you want to look for a car with a good service history. I truely believe that if you own a boxster and you keep it in a garage even if you drive it everyday it could last you a lifetime. You may not have the same parts in the motor or transmission as you did when you started out but if you look over your car well top to bottom at least twice a year and keep up on any repairs needed, replaceing worn-out items, how long of a life could you get out of a boxster, 200,000, 300,000 and 20 or 30 years? My NB has over 200,000 on it and is over 10 years old. People can not believe it when they see the odometer. But I do maintain the car, replace worn-out items, keep the paint nice. I truely do not believe that there is a point where a car (that has been maintained) becomes to much of a money pit. But I do think that there are cars out there that are a money pit because of neglect or lack of use. Does'nt mean they can't be saved (Randall) because they can but it is always better to start with a better base. Like Randall says "Buy the newest boxster you can afford".

Or the simple answer. A car will last you as long as you care for it.