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2002 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (3%)

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2002 Porsche Boxster body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Porsche Boxster

Engine not specified

56000 mi

£700
Leak into passenger door - door/water seal was replaced and this resolved problem. 
57000 mi

US $350
AC leaking drain water. Dealer charged just to look at the problem. I told what the problem was still charged. Got rid of the car an hour later. 

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2002 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD

61540 mi

US $470
The rear plastic window was badly cracked and leaking water. I replaced the entire convertible top. Replaced convertible top for cracks in plastic rear window. 
57000 mi

US $40
Broken cable for cab top 

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2002 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

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

52000 mi

US $200
repair broken pop out cup holder 

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2002 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD

102000 mi

US $10
clip for wind deflector 
49000 mi

US $400
Rear window cracked. The plastic gets old and brittle. It was colder night (temperature was around 55F) and I opened the top.  
53200 mi

US $1060
Convertible tension cable jammed to its rail. Top did not close properly. Water leak due to gap between rail and tension cable. 
57000 mi Clattering noise on rough pavement 
58300 mi

US $950
Tech cracked plastic rear window when putting top into service position. Negotiated bill credit and owner to replace top. Plastic window cracked during previous visit to shop. Owner purchased used 2003 top w/glass window and retrofitted to 2002 vehicle. 
65000 mi

US $6
Convertible top would not close. Diagnosed to handbrake switch. Replaced switch. 

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2002 Porsche Boxster Body Problems

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