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Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1566 repairs.
Porsche Boxster body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 167 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
265-horsepower 2.7L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 21525 mi | Door panels warped replaced under warranty |
2015 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
330-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 6000 mi | Front trunk carpet liner was deforming at the top edge and sagging from adhesive failure. Dealership replaced defective carpet liner under warranty. |
2014 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
315-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 8000 mi | Side intake vents suck leaves in |
| 17500 mi | Passenger Sun Visor Mirror Cover Broke Off. |
| 20000 mi | Replacement of passenger lighted sun visor. The mirror cover had broken off. Repaired under warranty. |
| 6000 mi | Rattle when driving top-down on bumpy roads. Foam padding added to bracket that open top rests on. Rattle cured. |
2014 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
315-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 17000 mi | Drivers side sun visor broke when being closed |
2014 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
265-horsepower 2.7L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 3000 mi | Front trunk enclosure not aligned properly / warped. Entire front trunk enclosure replaced |
2013 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
315-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 21000 mi | Rattle remediation ongoing. Insulation added, parts replaced. Rattles coming from convertible top mechanism when top is up. Vibration coming from under driver side dash, depends on road surface, speed, and engine rpm. |
| 24300 mi | Headlight covers were cracking and the headlight assemblies were replaced. |
| 19400 mi | Rattle from left behind driver: They adjusted trim. Improved but still rattles on certain roads. Rattle in dash around center speaker: Adjusted and fastened. Rattle gone. Driver seat squeaking: Adjusted leather against back shell. Fixed. |
| 13000 mi | Convertible top would not fully retract and displayed a top system fault. Intermittent fault, it works some times. The San Antonio TX dealer diagnosed the problem, but could not fix because I live in Florida and had to drive it home. |
| 13800 mi | Top fixed by my local dealer. Problem was as described earlier, top would not go down. Dealer replaced the micro-switches on the top frame and this cleared the fault. |
| 29000 mi | The tabs that hold the passenger floor mat had torn/broken. They lifted the carpet and replaced the parts. |
| 40000 mi | I was in for the 40K mile maintenance and had a couple issues addressed. The first was the windshield header trim seemed warped. The tech discovered it was partially popped off and re-seated it. The second was tiny rust bubble under the paint at the windshield on the drivers side. They have submitted this up to evaluation by corporate. |
| 41000 mi | Tiny rust bubble at windshield fixed. |
| 26000 mi | Replaced convertible top roof seals to address wind noise at freeway speed. |
| 39000 mi US $680 |
Replaced warped passenger door panel. |
| 40000 mi US $200 |
Refinish and re-coat headlights due to excessive and premature delamination of factory coating. |
| 5500 mi | I had a top fault control error. The dealer replaced the 2 relay switches, one on each side of car behind seats under the convertible top. The cost would have been ~$1000 for parts and labor but the dealer paid for it per my purchase agreement. |
2013 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
315-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 2000 mi | Spots of discoloration on the passenger seat, visible only from some angles. Noticed the issue after purchase. Unclear if this happened at the factory or when the dealer detailed the car. |
| 10000 mi | Some interior plastic trim came loose. |
2013 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
265-horsepower 2.7L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 18000 mi | both interior door panels exhibited glue delamination on the upper portion closest to the window. |
| 19000 mi | convertible top stopped working. Dealer replaced convertible tops 2 motors and the control module. |
| 18900 mi | Strange noise coming from inside door panel |
| 29000 mi | There seems to be a problem with quite a few of these cars involving the interior material on the doors .. Evidently the "glue" that holds them in place is not holding up and the material is lifting away from the panels... Porsche will not "own up " to this problem ... They want you to buy new panels at $1000 each.... rather than repairing the existing ones... |
| 16120 mi | Door panel was coming loose from the door. They replaced the panel. |
2013 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
265-horsepower 2.7L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 9000 mi | intermittent rattle in convertible top over very specific, sharp bumps on drivers side of car. |
| 22000 mi | Squeaking driver's seat. Fixed at no charge under warranty (and there was a TSB). |
2012 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 2.9L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 20000 mi US $100 |
Convertable top out of adjustment. $100 paid was the deductable on the extended warranty. |
2009 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
310-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 28300 mi | Convertible top misalignment to door gutters. |
| 41000 mi US $30 |
Plastic ball joints in convertible top mechanism got old and brittle so fractured. Replacements from eBay! |
2009 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 2.9L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 64500 mi US $15 |
Plastic ball-joint on one of the convertible top lift-arms broke due to age and brittleness. Replaced with new plastic ball-receiver purchased on eBay for $15/pair. Took about 6 hours, could now do it in less than 1 hour. |
| 65 mi US $150 |
Pivot for interior door handle spring failed. Replaced entire pivot section and bowden cable going to lock assembly. Done while I waited about 60 minutes total, plus parts. |
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 27700 mi | Convertible top retraction arms broke. |
| 105000 mi US $1400 |
convertible top mechanism stopped working. |
| 44640 mi R 15 |
Convertible Top pushrod snapped. Easy DIY repair. |
| 10000 mi | Dealer replaced convertible top motor and other components. |
| 18000 mi US $400 |
Convertible top repaired. Parts of the mechanism (elastic straps) were replaced. |
| 23000 mi US $11000 |
Replace broken push rod in convertible top. |
| 13000 mi | Film wearing off shifter, ordered new shifter. |
| 13000 mi | Electrical shorted after heavy rains. Electrical system acted up (tried to open top even though it was locked and other probs). Water intrusion into cabin. New shifter installed. |
| 39000 mi US $2900 |
The convertible top did not work. They had my car for almost 3 months before they could fix it. |
| 23000 mi | Convertible top linkage broken. Door rattle lubricated and seems fixed |
| 12000 mi | When top was down loud squeak from driver's door latch. |
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 7100 mi | Convertible top. Convertible Top repair |
| 13000 mi US $500 |
Convertible top mechanism failed, the plastic link ends connecting motor actuator to top bows broke in both L & R sides. Additional parts broken found by dealer. |
| 21900 mi US $300 |
Convertible top - edge of cloth top closed outside the lip of the frame when putting the top up. Replaced strap that properly aligns the two parts. |
| 27000 mi | Problem with the convertible top not closing properly. It was not fitting into the trim(track) on one side as it closed. |
| 35000 mi | Convertable top not fitting in "track" when closing. |
| 36000 mi | Problem w/ convertable top not fitting in track. This was due to broken strap. Dealer replaced strap as this was repaired previously. Dealer do not charge for this follow up repair. |
| 38200 mi US $140 |
The convertable top was not fitting into the "track" on the drivers side when closing. This had previously happened on passenger side. There seems to be a problem with interior straps that hold the top in place upon closure. They get worn. |
| 39000 mi US $100 |
One of the "transmissions" that powers the convertable broke down. It needed to be replaced. |
| 12200 mi | small stress crack in instrument cluster plastic cover |
| 10200 mi | Cupholder door would not open reliabliy Passenger seatbelt twisted and damaged seat trim due to way it hung against seat. Likely manufacturing defect. Dealer backed into car at shop, causing damage to front bumper. Replaced and repainted by dealer. |
| 35340 mi C $80 |
Replaced one support rod for the motorized convertible top. The plastic end was broken and the rod itself was bent. Replacement was an easy bolt-in DIY repair. |
| 58280 mi | Replaced elastic retaining straps for sides of convertible roof. New elastic sewn in to replace worn straps. |
2007 Porsche Boxster
Engine not specified
| 30000 mi | conv top not going down. the plastic balls on each side broke and the arm & balls were replaced by porsche under warranty. a known issue. tension straps on conv top lost elasticity causing top not to return properly by window channel. dealer outsourced repair to upholestry shop who sewed in new elastic tensioner strap. |
2007 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 47000 mi US $380 |
Trim piece around middle front bumper air port fell off and was lost - for the second time! |
| 142000 mi US $800 |
Soft top did not settle in to channels when raised. Dealer replaced several interior cloth pieces and elastic. I have no idea why this took over two weeks. |
| 60000 mi US $3200 |
Water leaked into interior and damaged 2 computers under the passenger seat requiring replacement. The computer working the top malfunctioned and caused damage to 2 control rods in the top assembly |
2007 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 30000 mi | Wind block had snap that holds it in place on the roll hoop replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $300 |
Convertible top arm socket broke. Typical failure mode for Boxsters. |
| 45000 mi US $850 |
Convertible top binding. New elastic straps sewn on both sides. |
| 43000 mi US $312 |
Connecters for retractable top were broken. The plastic connector and the rods they connected were replaced. |
| 48700 mi | Repaired convertible top that was no longer closing correctly due to age. |
| 27561 mi US $277 |
ashtray replace due to broken door return spring. Brake fluid replacement |
| 22000 mi | Convertible top not closing completely correctly - minor adjustment to correct it. |
| 28600 mi US $125 |
Convertible top needed new elastic bands to close properly. |
| 34000 mi US $57 |
handle for folding seat forward |
| 35000 mi US $350 |
convertible top stopped working |
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
280-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 70000 mi US $2000 |
Damaged plastic hose that drains water under convertible top trays. Leaks water into passenger footwell and damages rear control module. |
| 39500 mi | Rear wind deflector was rattling. Rubber pad was inserted under the screen. |
| 125000 mi US $250 |
drain lines for convertible top run off were misaligned and draining into body of car. caused complete failure of electronic control module under drivers seat. caused bilateral damage to top mechanism push rods and needed new control module f. |
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 38000 mi US $20 |
interior door handle became loose. replaced door levers spring assembly in about 1 hour. this is a common problem due to a poorly designed part. |
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 80000 mi | convertible top ball joint caps broke and bent the "arms" that raise and lower the top. Ordered new parts and removed and repaired the arms. |
| 37300 mi US $876 |
convertible top misaligned. |
| 62000 mi | Convertible top out of alignment and would not seal correctly. Dealer realigned top pulleys and cables. |
| 78000 mi US $250 |
Replaced broken transmission rods in convertible top assembly |
| 81000 mi US $1000 |
Convertible top would not close. Top was completely out of alignment. Dealer removed and re-installed the top assembly curing problem. |
| 116000 mi US $250 |
Boxster roof stress rod broke because the top tensioners had become loose over time (AGAIN). Curious if later 987's have the same problem. |
2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
280-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 42000 mi | Roof not closing perfectly within the frame. Took a couple of visits and some new parts for the closure to fix the problem. |
| 42300 mi | Continued problem with top closing properly. Dealer ended up replacing entire top, hardware and canvas at no cost. |
| 46100 mi | Replaced 2 vent louvres |
| 88000 mi US $500 |
Took car to a different shop. They found a leak in the A pillar on drivers side and fixed problem |
| 98450 mi US $85 |
Water leak. We'll see if it is fixed. |
| 100000 mi | Continued to look for leak. Finally found source of problem |
| 105000 mi US $1600 |
broken top |
| 27000 mi US $250 |
broken push-rod end caps on convertible top. |
| 64000 mi US $45 |
Top Push rod end replaced because of loose trim interference contact. |
| 105000 mi US $80 |
Passenger side transmission for convertible top broke the plastic gear drive. Replaced gear and regreased inside of top transmission, replaced cable and resynced timing of convertible top operation. |
| 72000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission for convertible motor rebuilt to stop grinding noise |
| 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). |
| 30000 mi | Top didn't properly retract or deploy. |
| 29500 mi US $135 |
Top didn't properly retract or deploy again. |
2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
280-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 8600 mi US $300 |
rear stretch cord supporting ragtop broke |
2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 40300 mi C $250 |
Convertible top when closing did not fit in channel on both sides. One side push rod for main bow replaced (broken) and other side adjusted |
| 44740 mi C $100 |
Convertible pushrod broken and replaced. This is the second time this repair was done since I have owned the car, this time on the driver side, previously passenger side. This appears to be a weak part,otherwise car has been extra reliable. |
| 46500 mi | Convertible top making gear noise when going up or down |
| 46500 mi C $1193 |
Power top started making a grinding gear noise, was taken to dealer in May, top motor/transmission had broken a plastic or nylon part inside. New motor was ordered and installed in June. Also had oil change and inspection done at the same t. |
| 47740 mi C $75 |
While replacing the headlight bulbs I polished the headlights with a headlight restore kit from Wolfgang. The headlights had to be removed from the car and since they were out it was easier to polish at the same time. Slight fading was removed. |
| 105000 mi US $300 |
Convertible top transmission and cable. |
| 10212 mi | Convertible top guideline (to keep top stretched across metal frame) broke. Dealer repaired. |
2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 55000 mi US $432 |
Convertible top linkage repair |
| 40000 mi US $120 |
Convertible top needed adjusting to close properly. |
| 48000 mi US $40 |
AC condensation drain blocked. |
| 51700 mi US $200 |
Convertible top needed to be adjusted. |
| 68000 mi US $45 |
Convertible top not closing properly |
| 71000 mi US $150 |
Convertible top malfunction |
| 72000 mi US $200 |
Convertible top cables realigned. |
| 89000 mi US $900 |
Drain plug stopped up, rain water overflowed into the car and short circuited a electronic module, causing window to lower while it was raining. |
| 109000 mi US $300 |
Replaced cup holder above glovebox. Trim covering cup holder "arms" would no longer close. |
| 74000 mi US $50 |
Convertible top no longer moved with motor. Required replacing ball joint sockets on top actuator rods. |
| 19000 mi US $350 |
convertible top cable broke and was replaced. |
| 33000 mi | Convertible top mechanism malfunction. |
| 45000 mi US $30 |
Top connecter joints broke. Replaced by owner with aftermarket parts. |
| 51000 mi US $620 |
Convertible top linkage failed. |
| 62000 mi US $700 |
replace gears for power convertible top mechanism |
| 65000 mi US $500 |
convertible top metal components needed replacement |
| 82000 mi US $800 |
Convertable top would catch on window trim when closing. A new 'bungee' cord to draw fabric in was installed and problem 100 percent fixed. |
| 90000 mi US $500 |
Convertible top inoperative. Shop replaces the plastic ball ends on the actuating arms which had broken due to age. |
| 40000 mi | Exterior A pillar trim had faded |
| 72000 mi US $18 |
One of the ball end of the convertible top push rods broke and required replacing. Bought a part off ebay for $18 |
| 39000 mi | Broken air vent, part ordered |
| 34000 mi | Replaced broken vent |
| 55000 mi US $25 |
Replaced ball socket ends on convertible top push rods |
| 122000 mi US $20 |
Repair broken convertible top actuator link. Part replaced: plastic socket |
| 42260 mi C $1500 |
Convertible rooftop push rods and cable replaced also timing was adjusted. |
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 13700 mi US $110 |
Clip for guidewire for convertible softtop broke, causing tonneau cover to not close properly which caused scrape in paint on corner of cover and also blocked access to open trunk lid. Clip replaced, paint touched up. |
2004 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 69800 mi US $30 |
Left cab top tension rope frayed severely and replaced just prior to complete failure. |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 59000 mi US $577 |
replaced beverage holder ($500), new soft-top tension cable ($77) |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
258-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 52125 mi | Convertible top not operating properly. Both top cover pushrods disconnected. Reconnected pushrods and lubricated top linkage components. |
| 46000 mi US $180 |
Convertible top came loose in back (obviously previous dumb DIY). Top resettled under rubber seal, glued. |
| 48000 mi US $956 |
Top not closing.Mounting rear main top bow for push rod fr. transmission broken off. L/R pushrods bent. Sent for welding: mounting ear + 2 other cracks.Reinstalled bow/top, replacing L/R pushrods, 1 bushing + pushrod sleeve. |
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
228-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 21756 mi | Foot rest replaced |
| 57000 mi US $500 |
Rear spoiler had to be replaced |
| 65300 mi US $13 |
Top failed to close. Replaced the microswitch under the handbrake. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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. |
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 105000 mi US $530 |
New rear window |
| 74101 mi C $889 |
Convertible top repair (cables and operating rods). |
| 61200 mi US $1500 |
Rear window detached ... leaked into interior. Top completely replaced eith new glass window |
| 62000 mi US $120 |
seat heater switches had come loose and dropped into the center console. R&R the console, reattached the switches to their mounting clips. replaced worn tonneau cover - reinstalled two retaining zutz fasteners on the dashboard - removed and reinstalled existing fasteners on the auto body (4)with fresh sealant - intalled new cover on auto ($100 purchased on ebay) |
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 69300 mi US $190 |
Convertible top would not fully close. Due to a window regulator |
| 92000 mi | Convertible top became inoperable when a spring lock fell out of the support arms. Owner replaced the spring lock and reinstalled the top. Worked. |
| 130200 mi C $524 |
replaced wheel well and rattle drive side door panel |
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49000 mi US $550 |
Finally managed to break rear window (vinyl) after 9 years of flawless service - my fault, it was too cold. Now it's fixed and clearer than ever. |
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 124000 mi US $550 |
LF inner fender liner |
| 117000 mi | Clunk never went away. Could have been in top. Never heard it with the top down. |
| 63900 mi | Car had squeaking noise from front on twisty roads. Head mechanic went for extended test drive with me (2nd time) and was able to diagnose the problem. Was a worn hood latch. Mechanic adjusted the latch when we returned to the dealer & problem solved |
| 79000 mi | Various internal squeaks appeared over the past two years. Dealer lubricated convertible top and adjusted internal dash components to eliminate squeaking noises. Done in conjunction with routine service |
| 83000 mi | Replaced small shocks that hold rear trunk open |
| 88200 mi US $1000 |
original plastic window finally gave up the ghost. repair was to replace the entire top. wow it looks like new! I love this car. |
| 105000 mi US $200 |
Convertible top stopped working - gear/cable. Cost was est at $1150. I just had the shop switch it over to manual top. |
| 56000 mi US $1400 |
Rear plastic window developed major cracks. Replaced with glass window new top. |
| 57000 mi US $200 |
Visor cover broke |
2000 Porsche Boxster
Engine not specified
| 70000 mi US $90 |
Top mechanism broke. Replaced wires that raise and lower top and realigned top. |
2000 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD
| 91000 mi | Sold car in March. No mechanical problems, but rear window was starting to tear away from the canvas. |
| 18000 mi | Rear view mirror came loose & needed to be reattached. |
| 28000 mi US $500 |
Convertible top stopped working. Recharge of battery corrected the problem. Preventative belt replacement. |
| 57300 mi US $75 |
Convertible top would not actuate. Had to replace top latch micro switch. |
| 76240 mi C $2169 |
plastic rear window cracked on convertible top; replaced entire top with upgraded after market kit |
| 42900 mi | Rain water was soaking the driver's side carpet by leaking past the inner membrane of driver's side door. |
| 66000 mi US $400 |
Also replaced some roof mechanism parts. |
2000 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible
217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD
| 55200 mi US $1000 |
Power top motor went out. |
| 178000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced worn convertible top |
| 172000 mi US $50 |
New top installed... Rear window yellowed and cracking due to age (170000 miles & 18 years) |
| 45000 mi | Rear view mirror fell off. Dealer reattached mirror at no cost. |
| 158414 mi | Convertible top would not lower. At the same time windows were in the partially lowered position required to activate motor. |
| 83000 mi US $770 |
Convertible top stopped operating. Replaced cable and top transmission. |
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. |
1999 Porsche Boxster 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 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 |
| 69000 mi US $32 |
Center console cover hinge broke. Purchased retrofit kit and installed myself |
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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