1997 Porsche Boxster

Overview

1997 Was the first year for the Porsche Boxster. The Boxster name comes from combining ‘boxer’ from the boxer flat six engine, and ‘speedster’. It is Porsche’s first roadster since the 1950’s era 550 Spyder, and the design recalls the classic 550. The Boxster model is credited with saving Porsche in the 1990s. Their sales were low, and the Boxster became their top volume seller until the Cayenne came along.

This Boxster was purchased by my wife’s brother’s Father-in-Law about 6 years ago at 77,000 miles, and current mileage is 87,000. He is a retired person and wanted it as a fun car in retirement. He has performed regular maintenance. including the IMS bearing. One failure point on the engines in the early water-cooled Boxsters and 996 generation 911’s was the intermediate shaft bearing. The IMS bearing was replaced in this Boxster.

Service History

7/11/19: Ignition switch assembly replaced at German Master Tech

7/29/19: 78,095 mi. Repairs completed at German Master Tech in Bend, OR:
Window wiper motor relay

• Water pump replaced
• Drive Belt replaced

10/03/20: 80,909 mi: Rear tires replaced

7/10/21: 81,535 mi. Driver window regulator replaced

9/06/21: 81,632 mi. IMS Bearing replaced, Oil change

6/24/22: 81,920 mi. Soft top and rear window replaced

6/08/23: 83,050 mi. New front tires

6/26/23: 83,603 mi. Front brakes with alignment

8/18/23: 83,861 mi. Front hood ding repaired & painted (bar dropped on hood)

3/5/2025: Oil change, engine air filter, cabin air filter changed