914 Owner wants a 986...

[Brucelee]

Maint costs vary by who does it and how much they charge.

As an example--I have my local guy do an oil change for me. I buy the parts.

Costs are $15 for change, $45 for oil and $10 for filter.

If you have dealer do it, usually runs $150 or so.

Rule of thumb on an 01

15K--$300

30K--$450

45K-$300

60K-$900

Plugs--$4 at Pep Boys, $17 at dealer.

The more you can do yourself, the more you will save.

Originally Posted by RangerRhett

Anyone?

What does an oil change run?
What does it cost to swap the tranny fluid?
Bleed the brakes?

What do plugs run? Plug Wires?

Anyone?

I know what my 914 costs, just want to figure out the add-ons...

[RangerRhett]

Brucelee,


Thanks for breaking that down for me. I keep hearing folks saying that it is going do be $800.00 (per change) every time I drive 3000 miles.

I am weighing all of my options as far as reliability/insurance/licensing/winter driving/and whatnot. It can't be as volitile as my 1974 914 LE....but the 74 doesn't touch the snow...

[Brucelee]

You can see by the long service intervals that the Box is not a huge investment in service, esp for a car as fine as she is!

[RangerRhett]

Brucelee,

Has your Boxster been a pillar of reliability? How many miles have you put on yours?
I can only handle working on one car at a time (and that is the 914)...

I am only concerned about snow driving, so I will need new wheels and tires for the winder months...which I can live with.

I am very capable on the end of a wrench, so I won't mind doing the easy stuff myself.

[Brucelee]

I am actually a Porsche used car dealer, so I have not had any for a ton of time. However, since I have owned so many with varying miles, I have a sense of how they will fair over time.

On balance, a Boxster can be a very reliable car that does not require tons of maint. However, it is very important to shop carefully for a used Box. If the Box has been abused and/or neglected, it can become a financial burden very quickly.

I would be happy to chat with you some time about what to look for and how to look at a used Box. Time, patience and knowledge will all help make sure yours is positive experience.

Regarding snow, the biggest issue is the height of the snow. The Box is a low car and can get stuck if the snow is high enough to suspend it.

Regarding traction, the mid engine is very good here, and a good set of Artic Alpins or similar quality snows all around will hold you in good stead.

Originally Posted by RangerRhett

Brucelee,

Has your Boxster been a pillar of reliability? How many miles have you put on yours?
I can only handle working on one car at a time (and that is the 914)...

I am only concerned about snow driving, so I will need new wheels and tires for the winder months...which I can live with.

I am very capable on the end of a wrench, so I won't mind doing the easy stuff myself.

[RangerRhett]

Are there any telltale signs that come up when looking at a used Box?


Anything I should look for in-particular? High-miles/worn exhaust on low milage car/etc......

[Brucelee]

There are many things to look for. I can't really give you a short answer.

When you are ready to fire, call me and I can go over the main issues.

Also, I can likely find you a nice California, rust free Box that would suite you just fine.