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[fragdude]

Boxster clutches are only meant to last 30-45k miles, so it may be time for a clutch replacement. And if the previous owner told the mechanic to look at the clutch and the car had ~30k miles (I'm assuming thats probably the last time the guy went to the mechanic because thats what the service manual says) then the clutch would have been replaced. Changing or looking at the clutch requires a fair amount of labor (the transmission and muffler need to be removed). So if its the original clutch, it probably needs to be changed soon.

As per the comparison between your Fire Hawk and the boxster, the boxster is going to feel softer. My brother had an 01 camaro SS and that clutch was heavier than my boxsters.

You don't need to change the brake rotors if you change the brake pads when they get low. However, if you drive the car with the pads worn out you can cause damage to the rotor. It may be light damage which would just require the rotors being "turned" (resurfaced), this is not possible on the Boxster S with drilled rotors, the rotors would need to be changed. But the damage can be so bad that the rotors warp. You would feel the steering wheel shake under braking if the rotors are warped.

As for the sensors, you may have to change those when you change the brake pads. I am not 100% sure about that. But even if the sensors are bad on the pads or not, who cares? you just wont get the warning indication on the dash when he pads are low and would have to keep an eye on the brakes after 30-40k miles of driving. And if you want the indicator light, its like a 20 dollar part. I think you would be able to put it on a slightly used part...I dunno

Hopefully this helps, and if anyone notices something wrong in my post feel free to correct me. I would hate to have a guy misguided by myself.

And congrats on deciding to get a Boxster!