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2001 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area

Engine (56%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 301 repairs.
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2001 Porsche Boxster other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (18%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD

72000 mi

US $3000
Replace washer fluid reservoir 
92800 mi

US $300
There was a broken aluminum support in the rear frame area of the car. I bought a used replacement part and had the mechanic install it. 
Blown head gasket led to overheating of motor, 3 months after $1200 major service. 
71000 mi

US $100
Repaired leak in Windshield washer system 
103000 mi

US $2600
Headlight mounting bracket broke 
82460 mi

C $35
Replace front hood struts. 

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2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

166000 mi

US $200
unknown Sound coming from right rear connected with rotating systems. Sounds like delaminated tire. Inspected tires, wheel bearings dropped trans pan - found no source of sound. 

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2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

45900 mi

US $400
Washer hose popped off the pump, mechanic removed multiple body panels, re-attached hose to pump 
48000 mi

US $240
Yearly Maintenance + Check Engine Light that had just come on. $240 for a new fob (the old one wore through after 9 years). The remainder was the maintenance. 
49000 mi After almost 9 years of service, original door key rubbers (lock/unlock) gave out in November 2010. Bought new new key at dealer that worked intermittently and then failed this spring. Dealer replaced failed key at no cost. New key works! 

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2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD

45260 mi

C $113
Windshield washer hose disconnected. W/S washer not working. 

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2001 Porsche Boxster Other Problems

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