Still good?

[tqtran]

Originally Posted by FasCar

But I still love turbo 944's..why do you say they like to drink money?...Insurance wise? Repair wise?...

expensive to maintain

[jiggysubman]

Fascar, how much can you spend? I might be willing to sell you my 97 for less than you might think. There are a few things wrong, the biggest being a non-working top. But I am starting to look at upgrading anyways (maybe an 03 S).
I also can understand where you are coming from, I was 20 when I bought mine. I couldn't afford anything newer until now, (the navy is going to give me 40k to re-enlist). So if you would be interested, you can email me at jiggysubman@earthlink.net. I could send you some pics, and tell you all about it. I would set the price somewhere around 15-17k. I've put some work into it, including RMS job from dealer 10 months ago, new water pump, new serpintine belt and bearings, window regulator on drivers side, and a new crest on the hood.
Like I said, I can totally understand where you are coming from, because this was totally me 14 months ago. I wasn't planning on selling for another 6 months or so, and I plan on having the top fixed before than. So I could sell it to you sooner, but without the top fixed, or you could wait until i had it fixed (paying more of course). Email me if you'd like, we can talk more...

[Ronzi]

The 924/944/968 cars are the Rodney Dangerfield of the Porsche world. They "... don't get no respect."
They suffer from maintenance and repair costs as high as the 911s, but very poor resale value. So every dollar you put into one is a dollar flushed down the toilet.
The worst of the bunch are the Turbos.

[FasCar]

Well Porsches are high maintenance right off the bat...but I have to agree that I would feel better owning a Boxster than a 944...

Hence, my neverending quest...

How about Boxster repairs? Are they expensive to maintain or do they keep going and going and going and going...without really needing to repair anything?

[RandallNeighbour]

Originally Posted by FasCar

How about Boxster repairs? Are they expensive to maintain or do they keep going and going and going and going...without really needing to repair anything?

If you want an "energizer bunny car", you should buy a Honda Accord or a Toyota Camry!

[FasCar]

Now if would want a Accord, I'd probably be on a Honda forum wouldn't I?

Is it a bad thing to be cautious and curious before buying a car? I actually just wanted to know if Boxsters are known to have common problems...you know...issues that almost every owner has to deal with? hopefully not but I don't know myself...that's why I'm asking...

Tkx for the info Delirious...I actually dont think 928s are "smaller"...but just more affordable nowadays...beautiful cars...I wish I could find one in good shape...

[RandallNeighbour]

You're doing your homework and that's smart! I was just kidding you a little

Common maintenance/repairs on boxsters:

RMS leaks (nothing you can do but inspect it and watch for drips).

Top problems with the original non-reinforced cables in the transmission. Not too expensive if you replace the cables right away, big bucks if you don't and it twists up your clamshell and top.

Plastic rear window can crack if raised/lowered when it's cold ($$$).

Coolant tank resovoir cracks with age and should be replaced if the car is 6 years old or older as a preventative maintenance item ($$$).

Car eats tires. No way around it with the camber and the hard driving you will do ($$$).

MAF sensors and O2 sensors can go out on older ones and they're not cheap ($$$).

Horn pressure plate (behind airbag) on the 4 spoke wheels wear out prematurely ($$).

Hinge on center console cover is crap. It will break and should be replaced with the new all-metal version ($).

Anyone want to add to this list?

Read the links in my signature line for other stuff to look for when buying a used boxster. I learned the hard way so it's experience talking.