Is it possible to maintain/repair a 987 Boxster for $100/month? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

sb01box · 06-06-2010, 09:37 PM

45K miles over 3-1/2 years. Porsche certified used so they did the 60K service before purchase.
my outlay is running at $200 per month. all service done at the dealer, including 90K service.
AOS, coolant overflow tank, a rear bearing, set of rear tires are the big hitters.
oil change every 5K@$250 per.

tnoice · 06-07-2010, 04:50 AM

If you have $850 a month to spend on your transportation, buy something else and SAVE the difference for when you can truly afford what you want. Last thing you would want to happen is your vehicle breaks and you find yourself WAY over your $120 per month figure. I would suggest, if you want a fun car, buy a honda s2000 or a miata and place the remaining amount in savings. I do love my boxster, and nothing will replace the great feeling your get from it; however, you do need to be prepared for if something breaks without feeling it is going to destroy your budget. If that happens, you will never buy a Porsche again.

tonycarreon · 06-07-2010, 05:24 AM

or take that 850/mo and save it for 6 months, add that to your 5k you think you can get for the current car and that gives you 10k. you can buy a decent older boxster for 10k cash. no payments. then save the 850/mo for repairs.

landrovered · 06-07-2010, 05:37 AM

Once your car is paid for you can do a whole lot of fixing for less than the cost of a car payment. Also never finance anything that depreciates, like a car. because you lose twice. Also don't forget that your insurance costs will go up with a Porsche.

jcb986 · 06-07-2010, 05:59 AM

Yes you can, if....the tires are in excellent condition and the car has been maintained. Oil changes are about $120 by the dealer, DIY about $70. Air filter/cabin filter about $40 bucks and a DIY. You will need a set of pads before 60K, Porsche, Padgett high dollars, Mintex pads very reasonable for about $120 for all 4 wheels. Major service at 60K, about $1200 from the dealer, but you can DIY yourself for a couple of $100 bucks. Tires $600 to $800 when they need replacing. Now, what if somethings breaks...you just don't know and I take the attitude...DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. The Boxster is an amazing and fun car to drive.

davemon · 06-07-2010, 07:05 AM

+1 on jcb's appraisal.

A few have mentioned $250 oil changes. Someone trying keep maintainenance on the cheap will do this themselves and have a $75 oil change. Get a Napa Gold filter (IIRC $19) and two 5 qt jugs on Castrol Syntec at Wal Mart ($55 @ ~$27 each).

tonycarreon · 06-07-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by davemon

A few have mentioned $250 oil changes.

that $250 was for 3 oil changes i did as a DIY - not one oil change.

Tranlm · 06-07-2010, 07:09 AM

Instead of a 987, why not a 986? It can be your project car, and would cost less. That's what I did. Just a thought.

dallison · 06-09-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jcb986

Yes you can, if....the tires are in excellent condition and the car has been maintained. Oil changes are about $120 by the dealer, DIY about $70. Air filter/cabin filter about $40 bucks and a DIY. You will need a set of pads before 60K, Porsche, Padgett high dollars, Mintex pads very reasonable for about $120 for all 4 wheels. Major service at 60K, about $1200 from the dealer, but you can DIY yourself for a couple of $100 bucks. Tires $600 to $800 when they need replacing. Now, what if somethings breaks...you just don't know and I take the attitude...DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. The Boxster is an amazing and fun car to drive.

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don't let the car sit or it really will cost you for repairs.

You will go through a set of rear tires in 10-20k miles. If you get sumi's the rears should cost less than 400. Everything else you can do yourself and save a ton of money, it's very easy. Just don't be in a hurry.

amcdonal86 · 06-07-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tonycarreon

or take that 850/mo and save it for 6 months, add that to your 5k you think you can get for the current car and that gives you 10k. you can buy a decent older boxster for 10k cash. no payments. then save the 850/mo for repairs.

Well, my current car (Lexus LS400, ZzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz) costs me about $400/month. So I would only be able to pocket about $450/month.

Neverthemess, saving up $450/month would also be a good way to save up for a bigger downpayment on the 987, but I have other things I'd like to be saving money for. (Perhaps an entrapment ring, oops I mean engagement.)

My current vehicle is also depreciating, but not very fast.