Maintenance priorities for x country trip

[Stl-986]

Whatever you do, dont just replace things, change the oil, etc and then days later go on a trip. Give yourself 2 weeks and drive the car a good couple hundred miles before doing a long trip like that.

About the only thing I would exclude from the above is new tires & alignment, anything else make sure the car is running good before that long of a trip.

[flmont]

for me a few spares cant hurt,.why get stranded for a relay if you have one in the tool bag...cant take everything,But its nice to have a part if needed,..Or yes AAA and a CC is the advise of most people..sounds like major fun to me !

[blue62]

Originally Posted by flmont

for me a few spares cant hurt,.why get stranded for a relay if you have one in the tool bag...cant take everything,But its nice to have a part if needed,..Or yes AAA and a CC is the advise of most people..sounds like major fun to me !

Yes having spare fuses and a relay or two is wise.
When you start talking about spare starter, alt. ignition switch, coils and on and on, you may as well tow a spare car.

These are modern day cars not something out of the 1800's.
Any modern day car that has had reasonable care and maintenance should be able to make a 3-5000 mile trip at the drop of a hat.
The Boxster is no exception.

AAA would be good backup.