Just got a 2000 Boxster!

[Powerslave65]

Hey there everyone. Just picked up a 2000 black Boxster 5 speed with 35,000 miles on it.
Super stoked with the condition and several little tasteful mods that have been added over the years.
First thing I noticed was it has a short shifter which I prefer. Several new suspension parts as well as a brand new top. The only thing really lacking was bluetooth which I have addressed, a faulty microswitch which I am doing this week, and although the brakes work well the rotors are a little worn so after a couple months of driving will be doing the brakes. Tires were also looking new but old so replaced those immediately. I am super stoked to get such a cool car with no payments. I am never buying another new car again.

[Qingdao]

Interesting wheels.

You an Iron Maiden fan?

[Powerslave65]

Oh hell yes!

[Gigi]

2000-2004 They are known for high failure rate of the single-row intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing. Keep on eye for metal particles in oil filter. Also, at your actual mileage I assume the chain tensioner pads are due for replacement. My 98’ had the same k miles as yours when I bought it and I noticed particles of plastic resins from guide pads in oil filter housing. I did replaced them on both sides of engine. I did the ims bearing replacement at 52k just to make sure I don’t have any unpleasant surprises later on.
If you can afford to buy a lift (Danmar-the one I have) it will save you lots of $$$ / and buy a Porsche Boxster repair manual too. Good-luck!

[Powerslave65]

Originally Posted by Gigi

2000-2004 They are known for high failure rate of the single-row intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing. Keep on eye for metal particles in oil filter. Also, at your actual mileage I assume the chain tensioner pads are due for replacement. My 98’ had the same k miles as yours when I bought it and I noticed particles of plastic resins from guide pads in oil filter housing. I did replaced them on both sides of engine. I did the ims bearing replacement at 52k just to make sure I don’t have any unpleasant surprises later on.
If you can afford to buy a lift (Danmar-the one I have) it will save you lots of $$$ / and buy a Porsche Boxster repair manual too. Good-luck!

Thanks for the good things to be aware of. I have already started catching up on maintenance items.
Coolant flush, new hoses, brake bleed, drive belt, air filter, cabin filter, cleaned MAF sensor and replaced original fuel sending unit. Next is engine mount, fuel filter, trans and diff fluid.

[Qingdao]

Originally Posted by Powerslave65

Oh hell yes!

Did you ever get into the band "Skunkworks"? Bruce Dickenson started another band in the 90s.

[dirtyrdier00]

Congrats! Looks supercool buddy.