OT: Boxster as a daily driver Options

[Montreal914]

I am considering buying a used Boxster with manual transmission to use as a daily driver. One of the concern I have is its reliability and maintenance cost. I do plan on maintaining the car myself.

Before I get into my car search, I would like to read on the subject and get to know the car the same way I have read and leaned about the 914s here. I also want to read on what is doable with these cars as far as swapping parts from years to years, like we do on our 914s.

So, is there a "BoxsterWorld" equivalent to our beloved forum? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

I would assume there are quite a few Boxster owners/mechanics on this forum. Where are you guys hanging out when discussing the modern 914 stuff? Is Rennlist the place, or there is better?

I am somewhat familiar with the IMS issue as I have read on this a little. Looks like the problem was addressed on 2007 (?) and later models? I have heard about cylinders scoring in the 911 crowd. Ignition key assembly seems to be a classic issue too.

As usual, my budget is limited and I wonder if finding a good survivor driver in the 13-15k$ range is realistic... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I am not necessarily looking for an S, unless everyone thinks they are a must. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Comments, suggestions, warnings?
Please share experiences and recommendations! Thank you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[johnnymiz]

987 Boxsters are very easy to live with.
Great around town...great on the highway
Comfortable seats
Good luggage space
06-08s have extremely low IMS failure rates...they used a larger bearing.
Base models had low bore score issues, as well.
I have an 08 base with 70k miles and it has been very reliable ......
I replaced the injectors at 50k miles as preventative maintainance
Lost a belt and tensioner at 65k
renewed the suspension at 68k (17 year old rubber bushings owe you nothing)
In total, probably under $7k in repairs/updates in 18 years of ownership other than brakes, oil, and tires
I daily drove it to NYC... put blizzaks on it for the winter. It was a champ.
Look for one that has been used but cared for... ultra low mile garage queens tend to have more bearing/bore score issues
I will keep mine forever...love it.
As low cost as a camry? No. But no one looks forward to hopping in a camry.