Thinking about a '99 Boxster

[Mauiguy]

Hello,
I decided it's time to go back to a fun car (Driving an '06 Ford Escape now) and will be looking for a 986 (Will be looking at a '99 today actually!). I haven't done lot of research yet but was wondering about basic maintenance- I've always done my own oil changes, for example, and noticed that a 986 oil change could be over $100, so now I'm thinking I need to take it to a dealer for that? Are they doing anything special? I already saw a video on a 986 via youtube, looked like regular stuff to me although I might have to buy a torque wrench, no biggie. So are you all doing your own oil changes and stuff? I also read about brake jobs nearing $1000? I can't do that myself so it's a concern.
Any thoughts appreciated!