2004 Porsche Boxster Porsche Boxster 2004

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2004 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (4%)

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2004 Porsche Boxster suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (43%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (0%)

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2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

264-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD

44120 mi

€400
noisy on road bumps 
51000 mi

US $750
2004 Boxter S. Right rear wheel bearing started to howl, I was sure it would have been covered under the 6 year warranty which was still in effect but it wasn't, cost was $750.  A week later the left rear started to do the same thing, I got rid of it. Replace left rear wheel bearing. CV boots are leaking and need replacement also. 

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2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

258-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD

29940 mi

C $2700
Right rear wheel bearing replaced 
65000 mi

US $1200
Rear control arms replaced; they were rattling and worn out. 

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2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

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

110200 mi

US $1200
Replaced LCAs. Signs of wear at the right front bushing. 

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2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD

44000 mi Front and rear links changed. They are known as coffin arms, the large lower links. They can't be re-bushed. 
27000 mi

US $1000
Bad power steering pump 

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2004 Porsche Boxster Suspension Problems

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