Classify "major" failure? I have replaced/repaired items already that, when compared to a Honda or Toyota, would be considered major... starter, climate display, and a future motor mount... items that just don't fail in the Jap cars.

97,000 miles on my 2000 2.7. Only changed a few ignition switches and a oil seperator. Love it. I bought it at 55k miles and it's my daily driver.

I'm almost to 91000 on my 99. It has the LN bearing. I've been replacing parts as I go. She still runs great! I think a starter is in order soon though.
Chris

98 with 98k miles

After driving the 2010 Cayman S I am really pleased with how tight the 98 feels compared to a brand new model.

replaced ignition switch
cleaned MAF
replaced some body trim
regular maintainence

My wife drives it every day and it is such a great car I am buying another one for me!

Good thing my 06 isn't a daily driver! I already have just under 34k on it!
No problems, at all.
My 2007 DD Mazda CX7 just got it's 120k maintenance - $564.00 so the Boxster's maintenance is not that bad, and it only needs one every 20k miles.

So far it seems I have one of the oldest and most high mileage car to reply on this thread.

Built June of 97... now currently has 145k miles on the 2.5 tip... still the origional engine and transmission.

Replaced the waterpump last summer, replaced the starter 6 months ago (bad solenoid), and now just developed an oil leak (soon to be fixed)

Other than general maintenance.... she runs strong and true :rolleyes: ***Knock on wood***

Cheers :cheers:

You guys are going to have some sore heads!!
(or maybe sore knuckles :D )

2001 111,000 just told I need tubes and seals but told engine is in great shape no other problems

I got my '02 2.7 in 2007 with 56,000 miles on it. I now have 98,400 miles and no major mechanical issues or repairs. Just a new MAF and regular maintenance. Next oil change tomorrow. :troll:

oh yeah I did have to replace my water pump as well. And I replaced my original plastic window top with a retro fit glass top.

A little over 74k miles on my 03 base with a trip and no problems so far. I've put 9k on it since I got it the last week of June in 09. From what I have read on here the cars with the high miles do not appear to have as many problems as the low mileage cars. I read a post a while back from some one that had a only put about 4k miles on their Boxster in 4 years. I like driving mine too much to let sit in the garage. IMHO

1998 fin made boxster,88k on it, no major problems ,original water pump, original aos ,etc ,only had to buy a new maf,and sway bar links ,I would say this is almost bullet proof,it's way more reliable than my one owner , Chevy 1998 s10 4.3 ,with low miles

107,000 miles...1997 just re-installed engine after doing a re-seal and cam shaft chain tensioners, chains, AOS, clutch, IMS bearing engine was running fine when pulled...trying to proloooong it's life.

Even I am crazy about driving .. and I will do my own garage works on my car.. S600 and I m happy the way the performance of my car... How would my car comparable to s55 .. let me know if any..???

Jacob.


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Mine is a 1997 with 73000 miles and already changed 2 maf sensors, 2 ignition switches, a clutch and flywheel and now one of the struts is leaking and I am considering to change all 4 but they are quite expensive, does anybody here here know any other brand instead of bilstein struts for the 986?

1998 Boxster Tip 120k
 

The 98 is going a little over 120k. The most important issue was a failed fuel pump (about $550 parts,1 hr labour). And of course replaced the MAF about 20k ago. Other than that routine annual service. Just starting my practice so hope shes makes it till I can jump to a 997 and garage her up...a reminder of school dayz.

Anyone know how to place a garage opener into the left panel of console? Many many thanks in advance.

1998 Boxster With 224,000
 

I just recently bought a 98 boxster showing 222,000 on the clock. Ive drove if a couple thousand miles and cant seem to find any problems as of now. Suspension is nice and tight. Drives Great. Im sure its had some kind of service done over the years, But no leaks of any kind. Price seemed cheap so i had to buy it.....

'99 with 115K. So far just a replaced water pump, a bad tank of gas, and some seals on the transmission. It's going to need a new top sooner or later, the plastic is just starting to pull away from the canvas. I'd guess I've spent more money on tires than anything else.

Does anyone know if the DME tracks run hours or start/stop cycles? It'd be interesting to compare those between low mileage failures and high mileage cars.

Hours for sure, not sure about cycles.

99,845 miles, daily drive. coolant tank, rear left bearing, AOS and back plastic window replaced. Top down, fun drive to/from work everyday