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1999 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (5%)

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1999 Porsche Boxster body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (33%)

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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.

1999 Porsche Boxster

Engine not specified

64000 mi Replaced missing or broken cosmetic items, cover on the vanity mirror on passenger side visor, cap on mounting bolt over passenger side windshield wiper. Cap probably came off on own as not very secure. Modified new one for tighter fit. 

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1999 Porsche Boxster 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

96000 mi

US $450
relay for convertible top went out 
101300 mi

US $50
Convertible top would not go up/down. Had to replace the convertible soft top microswitch ($45) and optionally replaced the e-brake engagement switch ($5). 
56000 mi

US $1400
Rear plastic window developed major cracks. Replaced with glass window new top. 
57000 mi

US $200
Visor cover broke 
69000 mi

US $32
Center console cover hinge broke. Purchased retrofit kit and installed myself 
99820 mi

C $200
Windshield convertible top sensor switch went kaput. After removing the hard top the switch worked for a few minutes then died. Had to manually put top up and order switch. 1 hour labour ($100) + parts ($56) + taxes. 
104160 mi

C $1000
Convertible top push rods broke. 
104780 mi

C $550
Convertible top push rods replaced. As well as drip trays in convertible top down position. Leak to front passenger side corrected with repair as well as top now functional. 
23000 mi

US $450
Convertible top 
92000 mi

US $300
Convertible top arm socket broke. Typical failure mode for Boxsters. 

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1999 Porsche Boxster 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

63000 mi

US $10
Foam near left rear drain ripped. Repaired with silicone. 
64400 mi

US $25
Passenger and driver's door leaking water into cabin. Vapor Barriers were torn. Replaced vapor barriers. 

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1999 Porsche Boxster Body Problems

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