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Replying to: corduroy_gt (Jan 14, 2009 12:02 am) |
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Replying to: volvomax (Jan 13, 2009 11:36 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 13, 2009 12:18 pm) So far, maintenance costs have been fairly low because I only drive it about 3,500 miles a year and an annual checkup at the dealer, including oil change, is about $450. But no Porsche is reasonable to own, unless you're comfortable doing your own mechanical work. At the dealer, an oil change is $250 alone. On some of the Porsche forums, we get guys who want to buy one by the skin of their teeth and we tell them that they need to have a sizeable reserve fund for maintenance. There are some great deals to be had on new and used Boxsters right now, but if you have to add $5K for an extended warranty or $14-$20K for a blown engine, they're not really such great deals. If I were in your shoes, I'd try another Miata (I love them, but still don't fit quite right in the cabin) or wait for a redesigned Honda S2000 or the upcoming Nissan 370Z convertible. I think Japanese is the way to go. I wish Mazda would make an RX-8 roadster.
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Replying to: longislander1 (Jan 14, 2009 10:22 am) Perhaps I've been lucky but I don't think I've spent $1200 in repairs in the 8 years I've had it, and keep in mind it was already 8 years old when I bought it. And I'm including a timing belt and water pump, which are maintenance, really. To put that in perspective, I've spent $8.33 per month on average on repairs. On a 16 year old vehicle. I doubt even a newer Miata will match that rate. |
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Replying to: volvomax (Jan 14, 2009 9:42 am) |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 14, 2009 10:28 am) It is still the greatest car I've ever owned... but, when my child was born, I knew it had to go... and, I was extremely lucky... Probably only spent around $2500-$3000 in the four years that I had it... and this was in the early '90s...
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 14, 2009 10:36 am) My budget would not tolerate engine replacement, though.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 14, 2009 10:47 am) I blame my wife.... 
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 14, 2009 10:28 am) I paid list price cause it was just out and in demand, but you can get 5k off on an '08 now. No regrets here.......
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Helping out a co-worker to find out the value of her 2003 Mini Cooper S Location: South Central PA 2 door 6 speed manual transmission Mileage: 57,000 Color: Grey Options: sunroof, navigation system Condition small dent in front quarter panel tires: about 50% brakes: just replaced No other accidents that I know of Thanks.
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