My 1999 Boxster passed the 200,000 mile mark

[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

[BruceH]

Good to hear! Congrats and keep on enjoying

[Ckrikos]

Congrats that's great to hear. I hope I hit that milestone someday.

[Timco]

In before Jager....

[Jager]

Originally Posted by Timco

In before Jager....

I hit 255,555 miles today.

I replaced the first IMS bearing ~204,000 miles.

[mnc-i]

JAGER,

You and your Boxster are my personal heros!

MNC-I

[moresquirt]

Jager,what year and model do u have?
Unbelievable,if u have the time can u list what u had to do for maintenance,is it the original top.

[Jager]

Originally Posted by moresquirt

Jager,what year and model do u have?
Unbelievable,if u have the time can u list what u had to do for maintenance,is it the original top.

I have a 2001 base model with 2.7L

Here is what I have done (or had done) since purchased in 2004 (miles are approximate):

Replaced windshield – Pro installed
Replaced rag top (cracked rear plastic window – don’t operate the top in cold weather) – Replaced myself
Replaced brakes and rotors – Myself
Replaced the battery -Myself
Replaced fuel pump (going bad) – Pro
Replace Air Oil Separator – Pro
Replaced the ignition switch -Pro
Replaced water pump (leaking) – Myself
Replace gas cap (seal cracked) – Myself
Replaced Air Oil Separator again (DO NOT OVERFILL MOTOR WITH OIL) - Myself
Replaced IMS Bearing, rear main seal, clutch, and the flywheel – Myself (204k miles)
Replaced all O2 sensors – Myself
Replaced front motor mount - Myself
Replace mass air flow sensor (no issues, now I have a spare) - Myself
Replaced all spark plug coils (no issues, preventative maintenance) - Myself
Replaced the seals on the oil cooler (no issues, preventative maintenance) - Myself
Replaced turn signal/cruise control switch group – Myself
Replaced headlights (entire assembly) – The plastic lenses had serous road rash after 200,000 miles
Replaced covers to the key fob remote controls - Myself
Replaced hood and trunk lift struts – Myself
Replaced driver’s side window regulator and locking switch – Myself
Replaced the front bumper (I hit a coyote) – Pro
Replaced the secondary air injection system cut-off valve, vacuum reservoir, electric cut-off switch – Myself
Replaced brake pads and rotors again @240k miles – myself
Replaced the rear track control arms- myself
Replaced the trailing arms - myself
Replaced the rear struts and top mounts – myself
Replaced IMS bearing at 243,000 miles with LNE bearing… Again.
Replaced water pump 243,000 miles
Replaced evaporator valves
Replaced rear wheel bearings 245,000 miles
Replaced both axles 245,000 miles
Replaced front wheel bearings 250,000 miles
Replaced catalytic converter (bank 2) 253,000 miles


I change the oil every 3k - 4k miles and drive it hard!

[jdlmodelt]

Originally Posted by Jager

I hit 255,555 miles today.

I replaced the first IMS bearing ~204,000 miles.

How do you drive yours Jager?

Like you stole it?
Daily driver?
Drive casual and easy?

[Jager]

Originally Posted by jdlmodelt

How do you drive yours Jager?

Like you stole it?
Daily driver?
Drive casual and easy?

It's a daily driver and I don't baby-it... I like the sound of 6000 RPM and take it up there often.

[jdlmodelt]

Originally Posted by Jager

It's a daily driver and I don't baby-it... I like the sound of 6000 RPM and take it up there often.

What year, engine do you have?

[kjc2050]

Congrats on the milestone!!

[986_c6]

Woohoo! That is a wonderful milestone. Congrats!

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Congrats ... now get that IMSB changed.

[evomind]

Pics!........

[rp17]

Thats great news. Congrads and let us see a picture of that baby.

[RawleyD]

That's great! I want to be the next YOU!

[mikesz]

Gives us all hope! Congrats!

[moresquirt]

Man thats thick oil,maybe thats the key.I believe Pedro uses something similar in viscosity on his and has similiar mileage with no issues. Then again u both are reside in a hotter climate.I am in Ontario,canada and use 5w40 (summer driven only) was thinking off going to 5w50 or even 10w40 myself but on those early spring and late fall temps we experience it may be be to heavy,any feedback u could give on this would be greatly appreciated.Post a pic of your ride,congrats!!

[TeamOxford]

Congrats!

96,000 miles in just over four years.......that's about 22,600 miles per year. You must do a lot of highway driving, which is less stressful on the engine than short-trip, city driving.

At 250,000 miles, if you're not ready for the 996, you can always pick up another Boxster at under 100,000 miles an do it all over again!

TO