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Thanks guys for your incredibly quick responses! I should stress that I may have mis-spoken -- the mechanic is a reputable shop (I assume so anyway) in the Northern VA area that locals will have heard of and some on these boards have even recommended (I just don't think it's fair to name them since I'm just trying to get a sense of what is what). I also appreciate your thoughts about DIY -- I guess it's time to start gettin' my paws dirty. I will start reading the DIY section, which seems to be quite rich. Again, I thank you for your replies. Best, Marcviln
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OK I admit I'm a n00b (though a lifelong admirer of Porsche), having just bought a used '99 Boxster. And I'm WAY out of my depth mechanically speaking (what can I say? I admire Porsche design and love driving). And I know that these things aren't a bargain to own. And I realize that 10-yr old cars have issues, even great ones. But I just got a repair estimate that took my breath away. Here's a breakdown: bad valves - $462 ONE O2 sensor - $371 (or FOUR for $1380) O-rings on spark plug tubes - $686 front brake pads and rotors (incl. flushing brake fluids) - $790 serp belt (wasn't replaced at 60K as it should've been) - $251 H20 pump - $865 Including diagnostic service, cleaning the motor (because of the oil leak around the plugs) and cleaning the cowling around the top (where a bunch of debris had, unbeknownst to me, accumulated), I'm going to be out in the neighborhood of $3700. I have nobody to blame really because I thought if I inspected the previous (and only) owner's maintenance records, I could avoid having to take it to a mechanic for a more thorough review (and of course I was afraid a good deal would get away). So chalk one up for all those people that say, "ALWAYS GET THE CAR INSPECTED BEFORE YOU BUY IT." I guess what I'm asking here is: Are these charges reasonable (or expected) for a indy mechanic specializing in high perf vehicles? Or should I look elsewhere for pro help? I shudder to think what would've happened if I'd gone to the dealer! Thanks in advance for any thoughts you may care to share. It may be time for yours truly to become more mechanically inclined.