My car is turning out to be a disaster - need words of encouragement

[algiorda]

I would stick with it. Think "Long Haul". Prioritize the work that is needed and put a plan together to at lest get the car on the road and driving it daily. You can save on parts by avoiding OEM Porsche and doing the work yourself can save tons of money. You should also have a 2nd car to rely on while the Box goes through a quasi-restoration. Learn to embrace and enjoy working on it. I bought a 2004 in pristine shape, but I still spent a significant amount of money doing preventative maintenance like IMS, AOS, RMS, Brakes, Rotors, Oil, Filters, etc.

I love working on this bugger and I'm by no means a master mechanic. The members on this board are truly amazing resources who are free with their advice and wisdom. This is almost a support group for Box Addicts!!!!

Persevere, you will get to the light at the end of the tunnel; and it won't be a train!!

[michael_J_brown]

thanks algiorda this was what I needed. I am lucky to have several cars and the Boxster is not my daily driver. I have owned several Porsche's in the past but never a Boxster and had always wanted one. I actually was going to buy a brand new 2017 and went to Porsche, but after the test drive I realized I would never be happy with it.

It was to fancy, to many bells and whistles... and to much plastic. This is what I love about this 99, it's raw, doesn't even have cruise control. This is what a sports car should be in my opinion. Why on earth would you buy what is essentially a race car with all that extra crap on it?