08-15-2009, 09:33 AM
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Just Hit 100,000 Miles
Yesterday afternoon my '99 Boxster rolled past the 100,000 mile mark. Next month it will be 4 years since I bought it and I've put 42k miles on it. It certainly hasn't been a cheap car to own but I have no regrets.
It still has the original engine and transmission. I had the IMS and RMS changed when the transmission was out last month so I hope I don't have to worry about those two problems for awhile. I've also replaced almost all of the parts that are known to be prone to failure. Once you get to know these cars they are surprisingly easy to work on.
I only thing I can't stand about the car is that stupid speedometer 'safety factor'.
I also want to thank all the people on this forum who have helped me with repairs these past few years.
Regards,
mike
Last edited by derb; 08-15-2009 at 12:03 PM.
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08-15-2009, 10:23 AM
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congrats! you say you had the transmission "out" and you have the original tranny.... why was it out? servicing it or did it have a problem that was addressed/rebuilt?
how do they change the IMS? is that something that can be removed/fixed as preventative maintenance? all this talka bout IMS failures...if the part slowly degrades, then fails and causes motor failure - then I guess it makes sense to replace it if/when you have the car in for service and the car is somewhat apart....
enjoy the car! i have a 2000...bought mine with 74k and Io've only got 77k now!  3k miles in 9 months of ownership!!! maybe i'll hit 100k in about 7 or 8 years... 
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Boxster mods I've added: Rear speaker kit, Painted Calipers, Painted Bumperettes, Painted Center Console, 987 Shifter Assembly, 3 Spoke Steering Wheel, Clear side markers, 03+ rear lights, de-snorkeled.
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08-15-2009, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by derb
...I only thing I can't stand about the car is the inaccurate speedometer.
I also want to thank all the people on this forum who have helped me with repairs these past few years.
Regards,
mike
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Congratulations - many more miles to you!
The speedometer is not innaccurate, it purposely reads 3-5 mph higher than actual - Porsche calls it a 'Safety Factor'.
Last edited by Lil bastard; 08-15-2009 at 10:44 PM.
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08-17-2009, 08:09 AM
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I'll be joining you soon. I got my 2002 with 64K miles on it. I'm now at 93K. No major issues mechanically. The most expensive thing I've had to replace is the soft top and that's just because my plastic was cracked and I wanted a retro glass top. Within the first few months of ownership the local shop said I would need a new clutch and flywheel within six months at that time. 30K miles later my clutch is still going and my Boxster is running strong.
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02 Seal Grey, NHP Headers w/ Highflow Cats/2ndary Bypass Pipes, smoked side markers/3rd brake light, exterior match interior trim, 986 Lloyds Mats, 986 deck lid emblem, arctic silver intake grills, ipod link, painted calipers, Glass Window Robbins Top with defroster kit, Bose Sound System, Leather lower door panels, Console Lid w embroidered crest; Stainless door sills; Painted Bumperettes; Custom Hood Crest
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08-17-2009, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by derb
Yesterday afternoon my '99 Boxster rolled past the 100,000 mile mark. Next month it will be 4 years since I bought it and I've put 42k miles on it. It certainly hasn't been a cheap car to own but I have no regrets.
It still has the original engine and transmission. I had the IMS and RMS changed when the transmission was out last month so I hope I don't have to worry about those two problems for awhile. I've also replaced almost all of the parts that are known to be prone to failure. Once you get to know these cars they are surprisingly easy to work on.
I only thing I can't stand about the car is that stupid speedometer 'safety factor'.
I also want to thank all the people on this forum who have helped me with repairs these past few years.
Regards,
mike
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Congrats,
I picked my '98 up in February with ~78k miles on it, and it now has 87k on it in 6 months. Just a couple minor things needed to be replaced immediately, and it has been to the track twice now for a good workout.
Enjoy putting on the next 100k miles on your car.
BC.
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Its all about how big your smile is at the end of the day that truly matters.
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08-17-2009, 11:49 AM
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Derb and all you guys getting up in miles - hope they continue to satisfy with minimal heartache and maximum heart racing.
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04 Boxster S - Basalt/Savanna, 6sp, Carrera lites, hardtop
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PCA since 1970
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08-17-2009, 02:40 PM
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This is good to hear. Nice to know its possible.
I don't have a realistic scenario where I'll have my car for 100K miles. I bought it two years ago at 11K miles. I've got something like 35K on it now. That's 12,000 miles per year. To get to 100K miles, I'd need to keep it in service as a daily driver for the next 6 years. At that time, the car will be 13 years old. That seems optimistic.
I would be very happy to keep the car in service as my daily driver for another 3 years to trade-up to a newer ride. By that time, the car will have around 70K miles on it and it will be over 10 years old.
If I can sell it for $10K then, the total depreciation over my 5 years of ownership will be around $3K per year. That is good enough for me -- in fact -- thats comparable to owning a honda accord.
Can my Boxster keep it together for another 3 years...? Again, its nice to know its possible, but that would be a layup for the Honda!
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08-17-2009, 07:12 PM
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Ah, I remember that day. I was on the way to the dragon a couple of years back to meet up with everyone!
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08-17-2009, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
Ah, I remember that day. I was on the way to the dragon a couple of years back to meet up with everyone!
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Yea Randall... except for the odo, exactly which other part has 100k mi. on it...??? I can't think of too many... 
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