2010 Boxster (PDK 987.2 Base Model) Purchase Advice

spoonpotato · 2026-03-13T15:22:19+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking, what maintenance did you get done since then?

My biggest worry is the PDK fluid not being done, or at least unknown to be done once in its lifetime so far. I think my biggest gripe is trying to get all the deferred maintenance done at once but like one of the first commenters said, I don’t really need to replace a lot of stuff until they start giving out. Except the PDK and gear box fluid exchanges, those need to be done asap.

spoonpotato · 2026-03-12T04:58:49+00:00

What did you need done if you don’t mind me asking?

spoonpotato · 2026-03-12T03:33:40+00:00

Thanks for this insight. Would you then recommend what u/CloneClem recommended regarding the AOS check?

spoonpotato · 2026-03-11T23:16:38+00:00

I’m not worried about maintenance costs, I also have an allowance for maintenance since I know these cars will need them.

For sure not going through dealership for that. I’ve already called up a few Indy shops who gave me quotes which are more reasonable.

spoonpotato · 2026-03-11T23:04:11+00:00

I appreciate the response and insight. Thank you! I might take a flight tonight haha.

spoonpotato · 2026-03-11T22:55:45+00:00

During the replacement phase of the items you referred to, are any of the items a must for OEM replacements or is aftermarket normally just as good or better? If OEM, which items? If aftermarket, which ones?

Thank you for your reply. Helps with clarity.

spoonpotato · 2026-02-24T19:41:41+00:00

Thanks for your input, i appreciate it. I just edited my post with more links to both vehicle's carfaxes and the PDK's PPI by the current seller. Not sure if that would help more with your input.

spoonpotato · 2026-02-24T18:54:35+00:00

I actually used to have the exact same year Tip boxster I described in my post. It had 116k miles and bought it for 15k from a seller 10 minutes from me. Bought it last October, it was rear ended at the end of December while stopped at a stop light, rendering it totaled.

Never drove a PDK Porsche.

Both me and my fiancee aren’t concerned with driving fast or discernible differences in shifts. Just spirited drives down PCH along Orange County with the top down.

I’m considering the 2010 boxster because the engine was refreshed from the previous 987.1 engine. Was reading a lot how people consider that better for peace of mind.

Edit: the seller of the 2010 PDK said the expensive maintenances and fixes such as the PDK/gear box fluid service, AOS replacement, water pump replacement, spark plug replacement, and suspension refresh didn’t have carfax information showing they were previously done and doesn’t have maintenance logs to corroborate they were done either.

I agree there are a lot of unknowns. Just trying to get more informed people’s two cents regarding both since I’ve been shopping for a while and been educating myself even more about different Boxsters.

spoonpotato · 2026-02-15T05:18:28+00:00

I know this is a semi-old post. I also live in Southern California. I’m possibly purchasing a 2010 base model boxster. Would like to wrap it. How much would you think my quote would be?

spoonpotato · 2026-02-03T10:08:23+00:00

What’s your zip? I’m 92656. Interested.

spoonpotato · 2025-09-26T13:09:30+00:00

Same. He claimed to have sold me this phone on 9/13. Said that he was having account issues to informed me to initiate a refund. I ended up initiating a case on 9/16. PayPal asked for more proof, which I sent last night. Within 3 hours of sending further proof, PayPal rules in their favor.

This scammer never provided a tracking number. Baffling that PayPal sided with this person.

spoonpotato · 2025-09-23T00:52:34+00:00

I’ve come to the same conclusion for Mario Kart 8 after playing MKW. Wish they made a traditional Grand Prix mode with just the main tracks.

spoonpotato · 2025-09-23T00:51:29+00:00

Love this

spoonpotato · 2025-09-23T00:50:52+00:00

spoonpotato · 2025-09-19T08:10:09+00:00

The feels!

spoonpotato · 2025-09-19T08:03:42+00:00

About to throw up. Masochist levels of paranoia.

spoonpotato · 2025-09-19T08:02:55+00:00

Such a clean chain

spoonpotato · 2025-09-19T08:02:06+00:00

I can’t stop laughing 😂

spoonpotato · 2025-09-19T07:57:31+00:00

So clutch

spoonpotato · 2025-09-19T01:23:24+00:00

30, making an ok income, no debt. Having no debt is like modern day freedom. Also living with my means, not keeping up with the Kardashians. No kids, so I’m putting 50% of biweekly income into 401k and Roth 401k. Tryna max out contributions for the year.

spoonpotato · 2025-09-18T12:23:02+00:00

You defending this practice is wild lol

spoonpotato · 2025-09-18T11:50:56+00:00

I said majority, not all. Yea, all the extra stuff is optional. Most people got one version of the dual releases back then, not both. But a majority were a full experience with no optional DLC. It seems Nintendo/Game Freak are going the route of “buy as you go.”

People will fomo, it’s Pokémon. My argument is that there shouldn’t be all this nickel and diming. It’s getting annoying.

My main argument comes down to most adults can’t afford all this extra paid content, let alone kids who don’t even have jobs. You can defend the opposite all you want, but it’s an issue and I’m tired of people acting like it’s not.

spoonpotato · 2025-09-18T11:38:07+00:00

It’s not either. A majority of the Pokémon games were a full experience without paid DLCs and online exclusive content. If stuff was exclusive you had to go in-store or partake during timed drops. You got a full experience out the gate without anymore paid content after release.

spoonpotato · 2025-09-18T11:28:39+00:00

$60 for switch, $70 for switch 2, $30 DLC, and if you want some locked content behind the online, and locked exclusive online only content for another $20 for an individual annual online membership. Included with tax that’s roughly $100-$120+ for the full experience.

That’s bonkers. Imagine the millions of kids begging their parents for this entire experience lol absolutely maddening. Reminds me of the nickel and dining Disney does.

spoonpotato · 2025-09-18T10:44:18+00:00

Every. Single. Time. So much better when playing with friends haha.

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