In my first year of ownership of my (55k) 2001 S as a daily driver, I put on about 7000mi and the only maintenance cost was 1 oil change that I did myself for $50.
However, I also bought 4 new tires, replaced the brake pads and flushed the brake system for Auto-X and bought a floor jack, jack stands, touch screen DVD/navigator and installed an after market muffler.
In the next year I expect another oil change or 2, perhaps a water pump, a new serpentine belt, another set of tires
I don't worry about the IMS as I fall into the dual row bearing class which makes the IMS less of an issue.
I'd say that if you work on the car yourself you will save half or more of the maintenance costs.
In my experience its no more trouble than any other car, but the parts and labor cost more if you are not a DIY'er
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2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region
2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP,
Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)
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