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2006 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 54 repairs.
2006 Porsche Boxster engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (12%)
$1000 - $2499 (35%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
280-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 190000 mi US $500 |
Diagnosed check engine light as need to replace gas cap. Perfect! |
| 58000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced cracked coolant overflow tank |
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
280-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 35000 mi | Bad miss at high RPM under hard acceleration. MAF issue. All DIY repair. [I have diag equipment and keep spare parts. In this case did not purchase out of pocket.] |
| 29000 mi £620 |
Exhaust brackets replaced |
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 31200 mi US $2000 |
broken air oil separator. replaced myself (dealer wanted to charge $1,300). still smoking, dealer replaced mass air sensor, cleaned intake etc to the tune of an additional $1,600 |
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 47000 mi US $2500 |
Water pump |
| 68300 mi | Check Engine Light |
| 81840 mi C $250 |
Replace O2 sensor |
| 63252 mi US $8058 |
IMS bearing knocking. Debris in oil. Found noise from bell housing area. R&R transmission to inspect. Reinstall transmission and replace motor. |
| 80200 mi US $1835 |
Replaced clutch. I thought it was going to turn out to be a mechanical failure (clutch pedal pulsated) but ended up being just worn down. Replaced it and smooth as silk now. |
| 47120 mi C $1000 |
water pump replaced |
| 24000 mi | Upon starting the car after winter hibernation, engine--rap or knock persisted after 30 minutes of driving. To dealer 2 weeks later--noise was very faint; dealer diagnosed it as collapsed lifter; it refloated itself. Tech said this is common. |
| 14000 mi | rear oil seal leaking |
| 37300 mi US $876 |
occasionally smokes on startup. tested air/oil separator. |
| 41000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced water pump |
| 62000 mi US $1400 |
Water pump seized causing the belt to be thrown off (according to the dealer) I am unconvinced that the water pump was truly defective, but have no proof. |
| 60000 mi | Leaking water pump, replaced under CPO warranty |
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