My 1999 Boxster passed the 200,000 mile mark

[thstone]

Congratulations on the mileage milestone!

[patssle]

Nice! I'm also running 15w50 during the summer down here in Houston. Though it does burn through about a quart every 5k miles despite only 50k miles on the odo.

[jacabean]

it is really nice to hear of a high mileage car every now and then . gives me hope

[jdlmodelt]

Originally Posted by patssle

Nice! I'm also running 15w50 during the summer down here in Houston. Though it does burn through about a quart every 5k miles despite only 50k miles on the odo.

I am excited to hear this. I have a 986 engine with just 30k mile on it that I drive to work nearly every day.

[runjmc2]

The biggest "tip" I see here is DRIVE YOUR CAR!!! I would bet that daily (or near) drivers fare better in cost per mile and likely even cost over time.....use it or lose it.

[eicheldp]

Great News on achieving that milestone! I hope your next 100,000 miles is as enjoyable as the last.

[Jake Raby]

A true achievement. In all the time we've been working with these cars I have only had my hands on 3 of them that had passed 200K miles on the original engine. Until last year that number was only one.

Whatever you are doing, just keep doing it and don't even consider laying a finger on that engine. You also might consider playing the lottery more often :-)

[RandallNeighbour]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

A true achievement. In all the time we've been working with these cars I have only had my hands on 3 of them that had passed 200K miles on the original engine. Until last year that number was only one.

Whatever you are doing, just keep doing it and don't even consider laying a finger on that engine. You also might consider playing the lottery more often :-)

Where's the like button?

[jdlmodelt]

Originally Posted by mnc-i

fyi,

i passed the 200,000 mile mark in my boxster last week. I picked it up in sep 09 with 104,000 miles. I don't believe the ims has ever been touched.

This weekend i changed the oil & filter as well as the spark plugs.

I change the oil & filter every 10,000 miles with mobil 1 15w50. It doesn't leak or use any oil between changes. I do wish mobil would make their extended performance mobil 1 in either 10w40 or 15w50 viscosity.

I've decided to wait until tuesday to cut open my oil filter (i want to enjoy this moment while i can).

I did discover that my driver side rear inner cv joint cover is torn. I will have to take it to mechanic this week (changing the cover is just above my skill level).

I always said, "once i reach 200,000 miles, i will start looking for a 996." i've decided to wait until we reach 250,000 miles.

Friday, i ordered a new set of tires from tirerack. Next weekend i will have the tires mounted and treat it to a full detail.

Just my two-cents.

Mnc-i

awesome!!!

[scottvd]

Congrats on the mileage!

[healthservices]

Welcome to the club! with some luck, hopefully this car will double this figure. ..

Just got back from dinner. ..

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[jdlmodelt]

Originally Posted by healthservices

Welcome to the club! with some luck, hopefully this car will double this figure. ..

Just got back from dinner. ..

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So how do you drive yours?

Like you stole it?
Daily driver?
Easy driving?

[TRPLBLK04]

@Jager.........in nine years? ......Awesome

[dmairspotter]

Awesome!

Congrats

[jdlmodelt]

Originally Posted by mnc-i

FYI,

I passed the 200,000 mile mark in my Boxster last week. I picked it up in Sep 09 with 104,000 miles. I don't believe the IMS has ever been touched.

This weekend I changed the oil & filter as well as the spark plugs.

I change the oil & filter every 10,000 miles with Mobil 1 15W50. It doesn't leak or use any oil between changes. I do wish Mobil would make their Extended Performance Mobil 1 in either 10W40 or 15W50 viscosity.

I've decided to wait until Tuesday to cut open my oil filter (I want to enjoy this moment while I can).

I did discover that my driver side rear inner cv joint cover is torn. I will have to take it to mechanic this week (changing the cover is just above my skill level).

I always said, "Once I reach 200,000 miles, I will start looking for a 996." I've decided to wait until we reach 250,000 miles.

Friday, I ordered a new set of tires from TireRack. Next weekend I will have the tires mounted and treat it to a full detail.

Just my two-cents.

MNC-I

So how did you drive it? Like you stole it?

Regular ussage?

Easy driving?

[dghii]

Congrats! So nice to hear someone getting some trouble free enjoyment of their Boxster.