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thstone · 05-11-2015, 07:26 PM

Plan on spending $2,000 per year on the Boxster for maintenance and repairs. You may not need it all in one year, but other years will definitely catch it up. This assumes that the work will mostly be done by a Porsche independent mechanic. If you can do your own work on the car, then decrease by 30%. If you're going to use a dealer, then increase by 50%.

In my experience, a Boxster is higher in ownership costs than a similar year BMW 3-series, but I am not sure how it compares to a Z4.

Read up on the Boxster intermediate shaft bearing (IMSB) issue. If this has not been replaced in the Boxster you are considering, then you will have to decide if it is worth the cost ($2K) to have it replaced. The Boxster community is split on this issue and only you can decide if you need that peace of mind or can live with it as-is.

Do not buy any Porsche without a PPI! A few minor issues can quickly add up to several thousand in repairs. The PPI will be the best $300 you ever spend. This way you will know exactly what you're getting into.

05-11-2015, 07:26 PM	#5
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	Plan on spending $2,000 per year on the Boxster for maintenance and repairs. You may not need it all in one year, but other years will definitely catch it up. This assumes that the work will mostly be done by a Porsche independent mechanic. If you can do your own work on the car, then decrease by 30%. If you're going to use a dealer, then increase by 50%. In my experience, a Boxster is higher in ownership costs than a similar year BMW 3-series, but I am not sure how it compares to a Z4. Read up on the Boxster intermediate shaft bearing (IMSB) issue. If this has not been replaced in the Boxster you are considering, then you will have to decide if it is worth the cost ($2K) to have it replaced. The Boxster community is split on this issue and only you can decide if you need that peace of mind or can live with it as-is. Do not buy any Porsche without a PPI! A few minor issues can quickly add up to several thousand in repairs. The PPI will be the best $300 you ever spend. This way you will know exactly what you're getting into. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 05-11-2015 at 07:31 PM.