Who has the highest mileage Boxster

[M_and_C]

We're 6 weeks in on an '05 987 2.7L. Bought from a guy who'd only been putting 2k a year on the clock.

Bought with a little over 122K on the clock and just put over 700 miles on her this last weekend tearing up the asphalt in Wales.

I've never smiled as much driving as I have in Pepper (Wife insisted on naming her).

Next up is a tour of pretty much all of the the Scottish coast in October.

 

[pfowler1]

We're 6 weeks in on an '05 987 2.7L. Bought from a guy who'd only been putting 2k a year on the clock.

Bought with a little over 122K on the clock and just put over 700 miles on her this last weekend tearing up the asphalt in Wales.

I've never smiled as much driving as I have in Pepper (Wife insisted on naming her).

Next up is a tour of pretty much all of the the Scottish coast in October.

Hi M and C, its good to hear from you and glad you're enjoying Pepper!

If you keep adding miles at that rate you could be in contention for the highest mileage Boxster soon.

You will enjoy the Scottish west coast if you get the weather and not mist so plan carefully - its beautiful.

Paul

 

[M_and_C]

Hi M and C, its good to hear from you and glad you're enjoying Pepper!

If you keep adding miles at that rate you could be in contention for the highest mileage Boxster soon.

You will enjoy the Scottish west coast if you get the weather and not mist so plan carefully - its beautiful.

Paul

Hah, cheers Paul. We're old hands with Scotland, usually twice a year before Covid mayhem. Touch wood on the weather we've usually been very lucky.

 

[Stemoz]

Hi, my old girl is 2000 986 2.7 she has 191,000 on the clock still running great. it’s a Testament to Porsche in my eyes.

 

[pfowler1]

Hi, my old girl is 2000 986 2.7 she has 191,000 on the clock still running great. it’s a Testament to Porsche in my eyes.

I think you have the second highest mileage as someone’s friend has reportedly done 250,000 (see earlier post), but it’s a great achievement nonetheless and gives me reassurance that mine is only half finished!

these are great cars.

 

[Tricky_718s]

I am currently working on it, 2019 Boxster S with 32k miles so far, slowed down a bit with European tours cancelled last year and this year but will soon be back on it!

 

[pfowler1]

I am currently working on it, 2019 Boxster S with 32k miles so far, slowed down a bit with European tours cancelled last year and this year but will soon be back on it!

Great stuff Tricky, you are catching up quickly. Keep driving!

 

[Andy Sedge]

2009 987.2 just turned over 96500, bought 2 years ago with 76000, daily driver all year round, self serviced and running like a dream. Have spent a fair bit on it recently though, mostly suspension, Coffin arms, drop links and front subframe, and more to come, mainly the usual leaks.

 

[pfowler1]

2009 987.2 just turned over 96500, bought 2 years ago with 76000, daily driver all year round, self serviced and running like a dream. Have spent a fair bit on it recently though, mostly suspension, Coffin arms, drop links and front subframe, and more to come, mainly the usual leaks.

Hi Andy, thanks for contributing. That's a decent mileage you have done in your Gen2 car so clearly its not a garage queen. I like to hear of home mechanics that try to do as much as possible on their cars, a bit like myself. I had to give in with y coolant crossover pipes recently and get help from a local garage as I didn't fancy supporting the front subframe while lying on my concrete garage floor on my back! Can I ask why you had to change the subframe?

Cheers Paul

 

[Andy Sedge]

Hi Paul, all from a routine MOT fail on control arm bush, but the arm had seized on and the subframe cracked at the mounting point, if you get chance to see it you'll know why, its a very weak spot, (be aware if anyone has to remove control arms!) It all turned into a saga, in the end I sourced a genuine 2nd hand one from EBAY, when the mechanic went to fit it there was the same crack! in the same spot! So... new one from Porsche, which had to be fitted at Porsche Centre along with the 2 new coffin arms. Have to say the 981 subframes looks much beefier but bolt holes are in different locations so not an option. An expensive MOT that one........

 

[pfowler1]

Yikes Andy, that was a real bummer. The bolts attaching my coffin arms to the subframe are ceased into the bush but the arm still moves up and down. These are on my to do list but I'm dealing with exhaust issues at the moment so may tackle it in a month or so. The bolts will need to be cut and new arms and bolts refitted. I have two options - do it myself with the help of a friend who can borrow a reciprocating saw or ask my local garage to do it for me. Whilst I like to do as much as possible myself I'd hate to get stuck mid way through or damage something costly like the subframe. I dread to think how much you had to fork out on that...

Great to hear about the issues people face and how they manage them.

 

[hiredfox]

Interesting thread and good to see honest mileages being reported. It is hard to believe the extraordinary number of alleged low mileages of many Porsche sports cars offered for sale especially older models. It seems incredible that people would restrict themselves to 2k miles pa if lucky enough to own a Porsche.

 

[skoosh1970]

I hit 148000 miles this morning in my 2010 2.9 and runs like a dream [8D] still on original clutch and no sign of wear....!!!!!

 

[911hillclimber]

I am nearing the end of a short staycation in the uk with our 2009/2.9 and closing in on 67k.

Just about over the phobia of keeping the miles down due to the hoards of people who will only buy a garage storage car for nothing as opposed to the few who want to buy one that works....for less.

so, no high miles here, but it makes me wander while I trundle round in 4th all day what the average miles is for these cars?I imagine 5k/ year is a lot?

only getting 29 mpg, so shows all the stop n start driving These last few days.

 

[pfowler1]

Interesting thread and good to see honest mileages being reported. It is hard to believe the extraordinary number of alleged low mileages of many Porsche sports cars offered for sale especially older models. It seems incredible that people would restrict themselves to 2k miles pa if lucky enough to own a Porsche.

Thank you, and yes I agree it’s reassuring to hear there are so many cars with high mileages that are still running perfectly and still bringing their owners much driving pleasure.

Paul

 

[pfowler1]

I hit 148000 miles this morning in my 2010 2.9 and runs like a dream [8D] still on original clutch and no sign of wear....!!!!!

Wow, that could be a record in itself (the clutch I mean) and good to know. I feel I’m quite mechanically sympathetic and look after my clutch as best I can. It was changed at 72k miles well before I bought it and at 100k it still feels fine so I’m hoping it has many more miles left in it because if it goes I will feel obliged to change the IMS at the same time.

 

[pfowler1]

I am nearing the end of a short staycation in the uk with our 2009/2.9 and closing in on 67k.

Just about over the phobia of keeping the miles down due to the hoards of people who will only buy a garage storage car for nothing as opposed to the few who want to buy one that works....for less.

so, no high miles here, but it makes me wander while I trundle round in 4th all day what the average miles is for these cars?I imagine 5k/ year is a lot?

only getting 29 mpg, so shows all the stop n start driving These last few days.

Yes, from the responses I’ve seen I’d say the average mileage is generally between 5 and 6k per year. There are exceptions at either ends of the spectrum with exceptionally low and also very high mileage examples. My own Boxster is a third car and only now comes out on fine days for pleasure trips and I’ve only done 8k miles in 3 years.

The wonderful responses to this particular thread reassures me that we shouldn’t be concerned about driving our cars and putting some miles on them. My car always feels like it runs better after a good long spirited drive so these cars are designed to be used...

 

[skoosh1970]

... the joys of being lucky enough to own the Gen 2 987 is the lack of IMS issues

 

[hiredfox]

https://www.motorbiscuit....ng-doomed-the-996-911/

 

[911hillclimber]

I stretched to a 987.2 to avoid the worry of the IMS and seal.

Cost a lot more just over 5 years ago and from a specialist I knew and trusted (PCT)

In many ways a win, as when asked about the IMS when selling, you can give a good answer.

The Boxster has several weaknesses, but fixes are well documented and most are simple DIY once you have summonsed the confidence to deal with them, front cooling pipes come to mind, and AOS issues.

As well advised above, drive them and get the most benefit from owning this superb practical sports car!

(makes the pain far easier to take...)