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Brucelee · 07-04-2008, 04:48 PM

Again, the problem is two fold:

1-No one really knows what the failure rates is. To me, anything above 10% is appalling.

2-The cost of replacement is the problem. Replacing a Chevy v8 or Miata motor is trival compared to the Boxster.

Richard Kwei is getting a complete used motor for his Miata for half the cost of fixing a RMS leak.

Together, this makes a warranty needed IMHO.

07-04-2008, 04:48 PM	#10
Brucelee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 8,083	Again, the problem is two fold: 1-No one really knows what the failure rates is. To me, anything above 10% is appalling. 2-The cost of replacement is the problem. Replacing a Chevy v8 or Miata motor is trival compared to the Boxster. Richard Kwei is getting a complete used motor for his Miata for half the cost of fixing a RMS leak. Together, this makes a warranty needed IMHO. __________________ Rich Belloff