Buying my first boxster

[newob]

Originally Posted by evan9eleven

Newob- great looking car. Congrats!! When I was 22 I had a minivan built before you were born. Crap that made me sound like a geezer, didn't it!

Seriously, good for you. I did the IMSB and a bunch of other maintenace a few months after I got my Box S and now I don't stress about those items anymore. Do what makes you feel good, in my case I don't like having a bunch of unknowns when I have the possibilty of being ahead of the game.

Thanks! yes, I think I will get it done as soon as I can. If I fix the RMS, and the IMSB, and the clutch, can I expect the car to be fairly problem free? I am ok doing preventative maintenance every year or so, but it should be fairly reliable correct?
I am of the same sentiment, I do not want to worry over it.

[recycledsixtie]

Sounds like you are in it for the long haul. All the above is good advice. I bought my 2001 Box base with 30k miles. 2 years later it has 40 k miles. I have done the following

had installed the following:

cv joints refurbished
idler arm pulley replaced for the alternator if I remember right
installed IMS Guardian - cheaper than putting in new IMS bearing but not as good

otherwise normal maintenance like oil changes, coolant drained and replaced with real Porsche antifreeze, new tires.

I expect to change in the next 5 years if I keep it that long:

replace water pump
replace AOS
replace motor mounts
replace ims/rms/ and overhaul clutch.

I don't put a ton of miles on it. About 5k miles a year. It has been about what I expected in terms of expense to run. I could spend $5-10 k on preventive maintenance but I cannot justify it.

Plan on spending on the average $1-2 a year once you get your major intended jobs done. I like low mileage cars. It feels tight and starts well in winter.

Enjoy your ride.

[recycledsixtie]

Regarding the poll re ims install now or later. I have no wrenching skills but if it was me and in your situation I would get it done by an outfit that has done it before. LN Eng. recommended shops etc. Nobody likes an engine blowup and for myself I am older - see my handle, I have elected not to get ims done and if it blows up then I get an older Cayman. If I was tight for $$$ and young I would get the ims done. How can you afford an engine blowup in early life? That depends on how lucky you feel!
Trust this helps.

[newob]

Originally Posted by recycledsixtie

Regarding the poll re ims install now or later. I have no wrenching skills but if it was me and in your situation I would get it done by an outfit that has done it before. LN Eng. recommended shops etc. Nobody likes an engine blowup and for myself I am older - see my handle, I have elected not to get ims done and if it blows up then I get an older Cayman. If I was tight for $$$ and young I would get the ims done. How can you afford an engine blowup in early life? That depends on how lucky you feel!
Trust this helps.

I don't feel very lucky :P I also want the car to last a long time. Once I get the IMS repaired, I intend on driving the car very regularly. Do you think it is a must to do the AOC and the water pump while in there? Or should I wait until next year or so...?

[newob]

A few more iphone photos just for fun :dance:

[recycledsixtie]

Originally Posted by newob

I don't feel very lucky :P I also want the car to last a long time. Once I get the IMS repaired, I intend on driving the car very regularly. Do you think it is a must to do the AOC and the water pump while in there? Or should I wait until next year or so...?

I was going to correct the running costs per year to $1-2k. I left the the k out!

AOS, water pump does not have to be done right away. A proactive purist would put in a new water pump right away. I am not that way inclined . How proactive do you want to be?

I think that you have your priorities right for your situation - ims, rms(rear main seal) replace and I feel that your clutch is young unless it is giving you trouble.

Read carefully what everybody has recommended. It all boils down to $$$. It is a fun ride and for me has been worth every $.

[PorscheBound]

Sounds like we were in the same boat. I just bought my box in August (you beat me by a year! I'm 23) and had the same thought. Ims now or later? I did the ims, rms, clutch, and oil change in my first week of ownership. The main reason I wanted to do it first thing was to take away the worry in the back of my head and fully enjoy the car. Not worth any risk. Couple grand now or a huge headache with a broken toy in your drive way?