How Much Have You Spent

[MNBoxster]

Hi,

Here's a total list of all things done to, and costs for, my Boxster since acquiring it:

• 1. Initial Oil Change prior to picking up the Car in St. Louis - $210
  
  2. SilverGuard Porsche Car Cover, New - eBay - $75
  
  3. Porsche Bra, New - eBay - $65
  
  4. Mirror Bras, New - Eagle Day - $25
  
  5. Top Cover, New - eBay - $45
  
  6. Das Shild Trunk Liners (both), New - $200
  
  7. Dealer Service (Radio Code, Clean, Adjust TipS Switch) - $168
  
  8. 4-stalk Combo Switch - OBC Hack - LA Dismantlers ($100) + supplies - $60
  Later resold old unit on eBay for $125
  
  9. Euro Turn Signal Hack, Asst. Supplies - $10
  
  10. R&R Rivnuts on Windshield Header (bought tool and later resold) - $8
  
  11. TipS Gasket, Filter, Fluid to R&R leaky Gasket (DIY) - $289
  
  12. Brey-Krause Fire Extinguisher Mount and Halogen Extinguisher - $210
  
  13. Dash mount Spoiler Switch Hack - $55
  
  14. OEM Rear Speaker kit, New - $225
  
  15. 996 Intermittent Wiper Hack - $55
  
  16. Extra 6-CD Cartridge for CD Changer, NEW, eBay - $65
  
  17. CF Boxster script Sill Plates (private source) - $175
  
  18. 3-spoke sport steering wheel w/ airbag lightly used (As New) - $780
  
  19. 2-cup Cupholder Insert for Center Console, New, Eagle-Day - $39
  
  20. Replacement Rear Splash Guard, New - $33
  
  21. 2X D.I.Y. Oil Changes w/ parts + Filter Wrench - $185
  
  22. 2X Spark Plug changes - $36
  
  23. D.I.Y. Brake Fluid Flush & Fill w/ Adapter for Power Bleeder - $60
  
  24. D.I.Y. Replacement Passenger side Interior Door liner, eBay - $99
  
  25. D.I.Y. Replacement Oil Drain Plug (P.O. rounded off original) - $6
  
  26. Red Clip - $4
  
  27. D.I.Y. Replace/Convert Sunvisors to Illminated ones - $125
  
  28. D.I.Y. Replace Shift Lever Escutcheon w/ Silver one, eBay - $45
  
  29. Porsche Dealer Manuals and Pet on CD - $60
  
  30. Bentley Service Manual, New Amazon - $64
  
  31. Soft Pad for Rear Plastic Window - $24
  
  32. D.I.Y. Front License Plate Holder - $35
  
  33. D.I.Y. Custom Cntr. Cnsl. Garage Door Opener Hack - $60
  
  34. D.I.Y. Non-Smoker Tray conversion - $42
  
  35. TechArt Air Valve Covers - $14
  
  36. Dealer Factory Touch-Up Paint - $24
  
  37. D.I.Y. Replacement Hood Crest Gasket - $6
  
  38. D.I.Y. Replacement Cabin Filter - $24
  
  39. Factory colored Door Plug - $6
  
  40. D.I.Y. Replacement OEM Air Filter - $24
  
  41. D.I.Y. Replacement Serpentine Belt - $35
  
  42. D.I.Y. Brake Pad replacement - $185
  
  43. D.I.Y. Front Strut Tower Brace - $199
  
  44. D.I.Y. Rear Strut Tower Brace - $199
  
  45. D.I.Y. Asst. Replacement Bulbs - $25
  
  46. 2X PCA Membership - $82
  
  47. D.I.Y. AirBag replacement Crest - $38
  
  48. 2X Fuel Injector Cleaner - $24
  
  49. 2 Gal. Windshield Washer Fluid - $4
  
  50. Fuel - 288 gal. @ $2.65/gal. avg. - $763
  
  51. 2 X Registration and License Fees (@$91) - $182
  
  52. 2X Annual Insurance Premium (@$344) - $688
  
  53. Asst. Zaino and Car Care - $225
  
  54. D.I.Y. Replacement OEM Carpet Mats, New, eBay - $75
  
  55. 4-wheel alignment - $152
  
  56. 2X Replacement Rear Pirelli P-Zero Rooso + Mount & Balance - $315
  
  Total Maintenance, Upgrade, and Operating costs (2 years) - $6,727

Sorry for the long list, but I kinda keep thorough records on all my cars. This compares to $3,878 for the same period on my Esprit (nearly identical mileage), $768 for my 240Z (much lower mileage), and $2,963 for my Formula VEE. Costs should be significantly lower in the next two years assuming I decide to keep it, because I have no more mods/upgrades I wish to do...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99