high mileage boxsters?

[02box]

I'd like to see a list of people who achieved many miles without major failures...

[GTA_G20]

Just got mine thursday 133,000 miles and burning a lil coolant but still running

[edevlin]

No major failure, you mean the car/engine is still running? I have 90K on my 2000 base and have been shaking up the poor little 2.7L engine with a lightweight flywheel for almost 40K now. Its a good thing its a convertible, because I keep looking up to see when the sky is going to fall.....

Ed

[02box]

Cool, I have an 02 with tiptronic and 52,000. I love the car but got a little nervous reading the engine failure posts. sounds like Raby has a preventative fix.
I was sure there had to be some boxsters with lots of miles....
Thanks

[Topless]

1998 2.5L with 83k miles, 2nd owner, well maintained, stock original motor, trans & clutch, and never a drop of oil on the garage floor. She now has about 25 AX/track days with the only significant expense being tires, brakes and gas. We just did a thorough inspection on the whole car and she came through with flying colors. Still quite a sweet ride.

[gregdacat]

I have a 2002 2.7 manual with just under 80,000. I have put on 16,000 of that as the second owner. All original equipment. The only repairs I have made are a brake light switch, replaced the A/C display, and a right front marker light bulb. Runs great. Accelerates in 5th gear like no vehicle I have ever driven.

As for oil leaks, to quote Johnny Bench from an old Krylon Spray Paint Commercial, "No runs, No drips, No errors."

We've seen several with higher mileages. We've done valve cover re-seals on some, a starter or two, head gaskets on two, lots of water pumps, an alternator or two, plenty of clutches but generally the cars seem to hold up well. Only concern for a car that is running well is the IMS bearing, which we recommend updating with the LN part.

[bermuditis]

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.

[Dragonwind]

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

[landrovered]

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!

[Quickurt]

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.

[PlayersExpress]

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 ***Knock on wood***

Cheers

[cworth12001]

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.

[porsch83]

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.....

[ARModen]

'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.

[Cloudsurfer]

Originally Posted by ARModen

'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.

[sb01box]

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