Bloody boxster falling apart

[Perfectlap]

I'm coming from a bullet proof Miata with lots and lots of tweaks.

After 20,000 miles I have needed only one reapair: new throttle body.

The Boxster WILL NEVER be up to Japanese standards of reliability.
They just make tooooo many cars, the more you make the better it becomes.

Although they have their issues as well. The 1.8 Miata engine had the
most irritating lifter tap that no tinkering with oil could cure. It was enough
to make me want to sell the car that very same day to the first guy who
would offer me Ferrari 355 for it.

If you decide to get a Boxster(s) get at least a 2000. It sounds to me like most of these rants come from people who bought 97-99 Boxsters. Lots of changes were made begining in 2000 but the typical Porsche problems that effect even the 911's are still there. Try and find a car that has an extended warranty from Porsche or a related company and concentrate on finding a model with the lowest possible miles.

I can say that no other material object has done more to enhance my lifestyle.
I've made friends through Porsche Club, particpated in great events and generally taken for granted what many people have descirbed as their dream car.
To me its just a roadster that has excellent feedback and throttle response.
There are few alternatives of this quality.