Is it possible to maintain/repair a 987 Boxster for $100/month?

[dallison]

Originally Posted by amcdonal86

How much more difficult is DIY maintenance, given that it has a midship engine? I guess generally, my DIY maintenance has focused on brakes and suspension and interior electronics, etc.

It seems to me that if I had to do engine work, it would be very difficult! Hell, how do you even do an oil change in a Boxster?

I can normally do simple stuff myself (and stuff that is fairly well documented). I have changed driveshafts, brake pads, lower control arms, strut bars, shocks, upper strut mounts, etc. all by myself in the past. However, I'd rather not have to do that, and I doubt I would have to with a fairly new, low-mileage Boxster.

you will be fine. the only normal maintenance things you will need to pay for are alignment and ac service. Everything else you will be able to do, i have confidence in you if you have indeed performed these repairs.