2002 questions
 

Just purchased a 2002 boxster. I love the car, however it has 50k miles on it and I am concerned with maintenance issues. I purchased an extendend warrenty but wondered if there was anything immediate I should look at to make sure the proper care has been taken with this vehicle? I had a car fax done for this vehicle and looked great...so basically looking for wear issues to watch out for on this particular year?

thanks in advance!

Jerry

Wow, I was afraid to read this because I thought you had 2,002 questions about the Boxster. Out of morbid curiosity, I looked anyway.

RMS leaks are the biggest and most expensive problem that is common on Boxsters, although they happened less on 2002's than previous models. Don't worry about maintenance issues - its the most bulletproof car I've owned (my 986S was, 987S is too new to tell yet) and I didn't exactly baby it (track time...). Check the underside paneling for signs of current or previous leaking, as the plastic cowling that covers the bottom of the car usually shows it pretty clearly. Check the brake pads, see if you will need to replace those soon. Look for wear inside the car - seat leather and bolster padding. Check the clutch (if it is manual) and be sure it feels secure and each gear feels like it is clean, as a clutch replacement is right in that range typically, if not earlier.

great thanks for the help....You read my mind about the clutch replacement...The clutch feels good, so not sure if it is the second one or not.....Thanks again

Jerry

If it hasn't been done, make sure 45K service is completed.

Also, try to recreate full service history of car. Then compare to manual recommended service. Do any that did not get done.

That is a good start.