Problems with my Boxsters

[tconnarn]

I saw a thread a while back that listed peoples problems with their boxsters within the first year. i meant to list my items then, but got caught up fixing the car that weekend instead, so 2 years after buying my 1st 2001 Boxster, then replacing it 6 months later with a 2004 Boxster S, this is what i've had to deal with... Overall it hasn't been that bad, but it will let you know that these vehicles are high maintenance! I do enjoy working on it though, and its worth it all when i drop the top in the summertime weather. Thanks for all your support so far! I couldn't have done it without the 986 Forum!

2004 Boxster S - Purchased with 85,000 Miles, Owned For 18 Mo’s – Still Owned

1. 10 Qts Mobil 1 OW-40 Synthetic Motor Oil (x2)
2. Oil Filter & O ring (x2)
3. Air Filter (x2)
4. Air Oil Separator
5. Air Oil Separator Connections, Hoses, & Rings
6. Water Pump
7. Serpentine Belt
8. Thermostat
9. Front Brake Pads (x4)
10. Front Brake Sensors (x2)
11. Rear Brake Pads (x4)
12. Rear Brake Sensors (x2)
13. Cross-Drilled Rotors (x4)
14. Inner & Outer CV Joint Boots & Grease - Rear Drivers Side Axle
15. Inner CV Joint, Bellow Support, Bolts, & Wheel Hub Nut– Rear Drivers Side
16. Inner & Outer CV Joint Boots & Grease - Rear Drivers Side Axle
17. Inner CV Joint, Bolts, & Wheel Hub Nut– Rear Passenger Side
18. Engine Mount
19. Front Trunk Hydraulic Lifter Arms
20. Front Trunk Lower Release Latch
21. Ignition Switch
22. Hacked CPU to Lower top while in motion
23. Windsheild Wipers
24. Throttle Body and Air Intake Cleaning
25. All 4 Air Intake Boots & Clamps Replaced
26. O2 Sensors (x2)
27. Mass Air Flow Sensor
28. Touch Up Paint
29. New Tires
30. Faulty Resonance Tube Repaired
31. Coolant Flush
32. Push Rods for Conv. Top
33. Purchased Durametric Diagnostic tool
34. Purchased MANY other tools & special tools
35. Spark Plugs

2001 Boxster Base Model - 35,000 miles when purchased. Owned 4 months - Totalled

36. Headlights
37. Convertible Top Replacement (Due to Knife Break In)

(Note – This is just off the top of my head… there are probably more things which I can’t remember right now.)