Digital Mouth Posted 3December, 2012 Report Share Posted 3December, 2012 I'm interested to know how much Boxster owners from let's say 1998/2003 with 150.000 + K's on the clock are spending on Service at the moment and what kind of work is being done to your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 4December, 2012 Report Share Posted 4December, 2012 Just about to go thru my receipts for you DM. Mine about 600 k of a major at 144 Thousand clicks. Should be able to give you a bit of an idea from my time of ownership. Keeping in mind things sometimes need replacing that are not expected when being serviced. Also on prior servicing ...was it done on time etc, plus of course driving styles effects cars differently. I might go thru pads and rotors quicker than you. I have a tip you have the manual I think. Clutches may be an extra cost for you. Anyways, I will give you an idea of what I have paid out over the 5 years shortly. I am a bit scared about looking actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Mouth Posted 4December, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 4December, 2012 Thanks mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 4December, 2012 Report Share Posted 4December, 2012 Ok here we go D.M Over last 5 years and 60,000 k that I have done in car Servicing $3600.00 Repairs $7000.00 as below. All done by Porsche centre or independent. Labour and supply of new parts. Includes IMS replacement Alternator New rotors and pads Air oil separator Cooling bottle Driveshaft replacement Headlight switch Rear boot repair. Would not open Tyres with alignments etc $1500.00 (yoky Advanz) There are other cosmetic things such as hard top plus paint, car bra, new wheels etc which I have not included Average about $2400.00 per year. So far.....major service in next fortnight to go on. I am happy with that I think reasonable for a 12 year old car with k's that are getting up there now. But runs beautifully. Hope you appreciate all my homework here DM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 4December, 2012 Report Share Posted 4December, 2012 Thanks Ian...love your work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Mouth Posted 5December, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 5December, 2012 Thanks for all of that. Highly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 5December, 2012 Report Share Posted 5December, 2012 Nice work Niko, I would have to send my receipts off to NASA to get calculated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 5December, 2012 Report Share Posted 5December, 2012 Thanks gents. I'm a bit anal when it comes to keeping all the records on my cars. I could add up the "1985 BELOVED BLUEBIRD'S" cost over the last 7 years I have had it.....Around $400.00 plus a set of tyres, and the bloody thing runs like a new one. Also has about the same amount of K's as the Boxster 140,000. I think I have had pretty good value out of that, just about worth while, for putting up with the names everyone calls me for driving it. Even the grand kids hang it on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 2January, 2013 Report Share Posted 2January, 2013 Geez Niko, on a hairdressers wage how do you afford all those repairs? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 2January, 2013 Report Share Posted 2January, 2013 Could have been a lot worse....I could have bought a Merc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 2January, 2013 Report Share Posted 2January, 2013 Ooh reeoowwwwksssssssss Anyhoo, that's great info you provided Niko. When you come to part with her, the new owner will know they are getting a well loved machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 3January, 2013 Report Share Posted 3January, 2013 Ooh reeoowwwwksssssssss Anyhoo, that's great info you provided Niko. When you come to part with her, the new owner will know they are getting a well loved machine Thanks A, sorry couldn't resist having a crack back there. Sincerely hope all is sorted now with yours and your enjoying the driving with less of the worrying.. You could always post a picture and give us a look at it, by the way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 3January, 2013 Report Share Posted 3January, 2013 All in good fun Niko, I can take it. I've never been as disappointed in a car as I am with the Mercedes. The other day the centre console lid stuck (which it's been doing since I got it) I gave it a bit of force and the whole thing broke off its hinges, coming away in my hands. I keep thinking 'this is a $100k plus car'??? Sure it's 6 years old but my VW at 4 yrs of age was leaps and bounds better. The MB won't be with me long I'm guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 3January, 2013 Report Share Posted 3January, 2013 Geez Amanda....tell us something GOOD about the Merc! No more doom and gloom stories. Are you coming to Canberra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 3January, 2013 Report Share Posted 3January, 2013 Geez Amanda....tell us something GOOD about the Merc! No more doom and gloom stories. Are you coming to Canberra? Well the Merc is very pretty to look at. The Airscarf and Heated Seats are marvellous in cool weather. It's a lovely car to drive with loads of power. It is a small car but doesn't feel like a small car. I think there's a combination of things going on with it 1) I'm having a run of bad luck 2) some of that bad luck might be due to the previous owner (1 owner car) being rough with the car 3) I had high expectations for Mercedes build quality, and maybe my expectations were too high? 3) the VW was just a really good car and I'm only now realising that 4) the Porsche God is punishing me for not following my dreams.... Also, everytime I've actually allowed myself to enjoy the car.. something else has gone wrong with it! As I said, I think it's bad luck... I'm trying to upload a photo of it now, but firewall might prevent it. And no, not planning to come to Canberra. We have staffing issues at work, I don't think I could get away to be honest. I'm so sorry for high jacking this thread... I blame the hairdresser! EDIT: did you know a new console lid costs $1036.00 ??? WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 3January, 2013 Report Share Posted 3January, 2013 The MB won't be with me long I'm guessing. That is sad actually. I feel the disappointment pain with you. I'm so sorry for high jacking this thread... I blame the hairdresser! EDIT: did you know a new console lid costs $1036.00 ??? WTF Damn....$1036 for a consul lid....CARUMBA. and don't be blaming Caver..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 4January, 2013 Report Share Posted 4January, 2013 ...eh??? MY FAULT????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 4January, 2013 Report Share Posted 4January, 2013 ^^ hahaha hairdresser blame games going on... I'm starting to wonder how long I could last without a car whilst I save for a Porsche... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 4January, 2013 Report Share Posted 4January, 2013 ...eh??? MY FAULT????? Ha ha sorry Mate, just sharing the (hairdressing ) load.....Love that dancing avatar of yours by the way....Hmmm have to learn that technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 4January, 2013 Report Share Posted 4January, 2013 Ha ha sorry Mate, just sharing the (hairdressing ) load.....Love that dancing avatar of yours by the way....Hmmm have to learn that technology. Caver........ Do not show Niko how to do it!!! I am the one who gave him instructions on using animated emoticons and look what happened!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 4January, 2013 Report Share Posted 4January, 2013 I've been saving Nikos emoticons and using them in the work chat. I'm like so cool, cos I have better emoticons than everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 4January, 2013 Report Share Posted 4January, 2013 I've been saving Nikos emoticons and using them in the work chat. I'm like so cool, cos I have better emoticons than everyone else! Love it......! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 10January, 2013 Report Share Posted 10January, 2013 Well the Merc is very pretty to look at. The Airscarf and Heated Seats are marvellous in cool weather. It's a lovely car to drive with loads of power. It is a small car but doesn't feel like a small car. I think there's a combination of things going on with it 1) I'm having a run of bad luck 2) some of that bad luck might be due to the previous owner (1 owner car) being rough with the car 3) I had high expectations for Mercedes build quality, and maybe my expectations were too high? 3) the VW was just a really good car and I'm only now realising that 4) the Porsche God is punishing me for not following my dreams.... Also, everytime I've actually allowed myself to enjoy the car.. something else has gone wrong with it! As I said, I think it's bad luck... I'm trying to upload a photo of it now, but firewall might prevent it. And no, not planning to come to Canberra. We have staffing issues at work, I don't think I could get away to be honest. I'm so sorry for high jacking this thread... I blame the hairdresser! EDIT: did you know a new console lid costs $1036.00 ??? WTF is it a Chrysler era Mercedes? I think they let the standards slip during this time is $1036 from a mercedes dealership? there'll be wreckers out there that'll have one, or even buying one from Imparts should be cheaper than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 11January, 2013 Report Share Posted 11January, 2013 Yes it is a Chrysler era built car. The price quoted is a Aus dealer price. I've got it down to $525 for a new one so far. No luck with local wreckers to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 11January, 2013 Report Share Posted 11January, 2013 Have you tried eBay for the lids - a few for sale from used Merc wreckers - av price $200 for the ones avail...perhaps not your model however write in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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