[dgentileksu]

I am a new owner of a 1998 Porsche Boxster, white w/black top and gray int, 60k. Totally new to the brand and getting ready to take the car on a 3000 mile road trip. I just bought it for my wife after trading in our ford focus. I got a deal that was too good to pass up, so I did not do a lot of research before the buy...

I have a slew of questions, so any answers or opinions of prior owners would be much appreciated.

1. It needs a RMS, and I want to take it on a three thousand mile roadtrip. I assume I should get this fixed beforehand, but have gotten conflicting advice. The dealer that did the 60k maint package said it was a small leak and that the worst that would happen would be slight spotting of my driveway. No big, but I read on one post that this small leak could lead to a blown engine! I planned on replacing it when I replaced the clutch at about 70-80k miles. Any advice?

2. There is a slight drip in the coolant tank. Dealer said not that big of a deal, 900 dollar fix. Should I also fix this now? Can I DIY this since 900 seems a bit much?

3. When I bought this car, I was looking for a daily driver for my wife. I wanted to get her a used Miata for ~ 10 grand, but when I got the Porsche for the same price, I could NOT pass it up! Does anyone use these as daily drivers and if so, how has it worked out? I will be in Mississippi for the next year, and it may be used to make long road trips. Any advice?

Thanks and sorry for the long post!

Dave