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2009 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (33%)

Other (8%)

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2009 Porsche Boxster repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

310-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD

Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015

28300 mi
Convertible top misalignment to door gutters. 
Sep 2016

41000 mi

US $30
Plastic ball joints in convertible top mechanism got old and brittle so fractured. Replacements from eBay! 
Mar 2017

43000 mi

US $25
Windshield washer fluid started to leak by the drivers door hinge. Replaced pump and sealing grommet which lives at the bottom of the tank behind the front wheel liner. 
Porsche Boxster in California, United States
Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
Nov 2017

26000 mi

US $200
Small hose leak in engine. 

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2009 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

310-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD

Porsche Boxster in Washington, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

72000 mi

US $600
Replaced clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing myself after the clutch started slipping due to wear. 

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2009 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 2.9L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD

Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

20000 mi

US $400
Replace inoperative horn 
Porsche Boxster in Florida, United States
May 2015 - Dec 2016
Aug 2015

25400 mi
A speaker was making a buzz. Had to be replaced 
Porsche Boxster in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021

64000 mi

US $400
Replaced horns with new - one of the old ones wasn't working. Since it required R&R of the front bumper, the radiators and AC condensers were cleaned of debris. 
Nov 2021

64500 mi

US $15
Plastic ball-joint on one of the convertible top lift-arms broke due to age and brittleness. Replaced with new plastic ball-receiver purchased on eBay for $15/pair. Took about 6 hours, could now do it in less than 1 hour. 
Jan 2022

65 mi

US $150
Pivot for interior door handle spring failed. Replaced entire pivot section and bowden cable going to lock assembly. Done while I waited about 60 minutes total, plus parts. 

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2009 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 2.9L H6 6-speed manual RWD

Porsche Boxster in Texas, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2022
Dec 2015

41000 mi

US $250
Needed battery replacement. 
Dec 2016

43000 mi

US $1054
One of the shifter cable linkages broke and left me in 3rd gear 

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2009 Porsche Boxster Repair Histories

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