Boxster as a weekend warrior and track star?

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I bought my '99 Boxster (base) with 84,000 miles with the intent of using it for track driving (and a daily very short 8 mile commute).

In 18 months, I've done 40 track days and I'm at 110,000 miles now. Through this process, the engine has accumulated dozens of cumulative hours at/near redline. I had to replace the starter at 90,000 miles and the clutch/flywheel at 92,000 miles. Otherwise, all of my expenses have been maintenance (oil/fluid changes), track expendables (lots and lots of tires and brake pads/rotors) and track upgrades (racing seats, 6-pt. harnesses, roll bar extension, PSS9 coilovers, 996 GT3 sways, front 996 adjustable lower control arms, adjustable rear toe links).

I have also done some preventative parts replacement but that was at my own discretion (new rear wheel bearings, rebuilt CV joints, and new trans spider gear). The engine still has the original IMSB and still runs like its brand new.

I can honestly say that I have never, ever, ever driven a car this hard and its been as reliable as my NB Miata. NOT as cheap to operate as my Miata, but every bit as reliable.