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gerry100 · 12-11-2009, 11:37 AM

I'm new here too ( current 911 owner thinking of buying as Boxster).

FWIW, the fact that the lady never went over 3k RPM(if it's true) could be more of a bad thing than a good one, especially with Porsche engines.

Constant low rpm running is bad for engine lubricstion and wear and some think it can contribute to IMS failure.

Porsches are meant to be driven hard with skill and maintained diligently.

I'm sure more Boxster savvy peole wil chime in.

12-11-2009, 11:37 AM	#2
gerry100 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3	I'm new here too ( current 911 owner thinking of buying as Boxster). FWIW, the fact that the lady never went over 3k RPM(if it's true) could be more of a bad thing than a good one, especially with Porsche engines. Constant low rpm running is bad for engine lubricstion and wear and some think it can contribute to IMS failure. Porsches are meant to be driven hard with skill and maintained diligently. I'm sure more Boxster savvy peole wil chime in.