How reliable is your Boxster?

[Tool Pants]

1999 with zero repairs. But the top has an issue when it is closed.

Any thoughts?

[deliriousga]

MY 2000 with 72K miles.

So far so good with the only non-maintenance being one O2 sensor under warranty, replaced a cracked coolant reservoir, oil separator and idler rollers DIY. Next is an alternator rebuild.

It's been an awesome ride!

[threpwood]

7000 km (about 4000 miles).

The only problem was brake pads causing clunking and squeeking sound. It was fixed by dealer but otherwise everything is perfect. Boxsters run like a champ!

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Tool Pants

1999 with zero repairs. But the top has an issue when it is closed.

Any thoughts?

burn that picture.
THE BOXSTER IS NOT A CHICK CAR!

[indy]

I have a 2001 S with 45k miles. I had the cats replaced under fed emissions warranty last month. At the same time I had a wheel bearing replaced. Those have been the only issues with the car to date. I have owned the car since August and I have all of the previous records. Other than the above mentioned repairs the car has only been in for regular maintenance.

[pecto3]

thanks for the reply guys, keep em coming...

toolpants, you sure do got a lot of pictures for almost everything.

yes 70sixter, I'm selling the Honda, hard to replace the lady friend though...probably a set of ear plugs will be a good x-mas gift for her...

btw, I did not see a trace of oil between the engine and transmission...I guess not yet...

[pecto3]

Hi! Drove the boxster this last Friday for approx 100 miles, coolant reservoir showed maybe 5 mm depletion of coolant. Has been a steady loss of 1 or 2 mm from the expansion tank when driving around town. Im sure someone have experienced this, I hope a simple remedy would be a cap replacement or am I due for an expansion tank replacement. TIA.

[fab]

Perfectlap,

What's wrong with a women driving her "own" Boxster? I absolutely love it.
Nice pic toolpants? That's not always the case. LOL....

Fab
00 Boxster Blk/Blk

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by fab

Perfectlap,

What's wrong with a women driving her "own" Boxster? I absolutely love it.
Nice pic toolpants? That's not always the case. LOL....

Fab
00 Boxster Blk/Blk

Everyone knows that Ken's Car! but he's out with skipper! (uh that's Barbie's little sister by the way). Barbie drives the Merc roadster.

Have had my 2000 S for 13,000 miles now (10,000 when I stole it).
repairs:

windshiled wiper blades
parking brake switch $4 BUT labor $100!

Routine stuff:
alignment
oil and filter, top down inspection

and yes the new cabin and air filter are STILL stiing in the trunk.

[RandallNeighbour]

Originally Posted by pecto3

Hi! Drove the boxster this last Friday for approx 100 miles, coolant reservoir showed maybe 5 mm depletion of coolant. Has been a steady loss of 1 or 2 mm from the expansion tank when driving around town. Im sure someone have experienced this, I hope a simple remedy would be a cap replacement or am I due for an expansion tank replacement. TIA.

Pull up your carpet in the back trunk as well as the plywood base and look for coolant puddling up on the metal. If this is the case, then you need to inspect it and see if it's a loose clamp, cracked hose or the expansion tank itself.

Mine was a little low and I put in some distilled water (just a little) and never had a problem since, so it's worth watching and checking out, but not fretting over.

[xclusivecar]

2000S Problems so far and fixed under extended warranty:

1)Replaced CV Boots
2)Replaces valve cover gasket seal
3)Replaced MAF
4)Replaced clutch pedal
5)Replaced 3 O2 Sensors
6)Replaced oil filler tube

So...nothing real major. Although every time I think I have a problem the car is taken to the dealership to take advantage of the exteneded warranty I purchased.

BTW- I have had the car for 1 1/2 years and have added 15,000 miles during this time. The CV boots and valve cover gasket seal were problems already noted on the car prior to purchase. Total mileage on my car- 53,000.