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Welcome to the group.
1998 is really the year to be careful with. There were casting problems with the engine cases that resulted in engine failure. 2000+ gives you the 2.7 liter engine on the standard boxster.
All boxsters seem to have a few common problems listed below. Ones with a "*" next to them are preventable with regular maintenance and inspection
Coolant reservoir ($500 - $800 to repair)
Waterpump ($500 - $800)
Immobilizer malfunctions due to water intrusion * $500 - thousands)
convertable top damage from broken cables * ($ 500 - thousands)
Rear window cracking * $500 - never open the top when it is cold outside
Rear main seal\intermediate shaft seal leaks (some cars)
Ignition switch (electrical portion) (common, yet inexpensive) - $30
I've never seen any windshield cracking on cars (boxster and 996\997) with up to 19" wheels. 17" wheels are about your safest bet - they look better than the 16" wheels and they won't break the bank when you need to replace tires. Depending on how you drive, boxsters can go through tires pretty quickly.
AFJ
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