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limoncello · 11-09-2005, 05:07 AM

Quote:
"Consequently, every Boxster will have it's RMS replaced if it lives long enough - the RMS will simply wear out." from MNBOXSTER

Assuming all RMS's will eventually fail, some questions come to mind:

1. Having seen all the posts, how many owners have actually changed the RMS in their car?
2. Was the change in warranty or out?
3. What was the cost to replace the RMS? (Assuming the crankshaft passed the alignment test and it was just an RMS repair.) Professional inputs welcome Brucelee.
4. Any actual engine replacements?
5. If so, what did the engine swap cost?

Just thinking about the long term view of Boxster ownership - my plan is to keep this car for 3 years & swap. The only 2 major systemic ills of the Boxster seem to be the RMS and the jamming top mechanism, otherwise a pretty durable car.

re: Plans - my original plan was 3,000 miles per year for 3 years. Had the car 6 months now and hit 3,000 miles already. It likes to go for drives...so much for planning.

Thanks for any info!

11-09-2005, 05:07 AM	#9
limoncello Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 435	RMS costs Quote: "Consequently, every Boxster will have it's RMS replaced if it lives long enough - the RMS will simply wear out." from MNBOXSTER Assuming all RMS's will eventually fail, some questions come to mind: 1. Having seen all the posts, how many owners have actually changed the RMS in their car? 2. Was the change in warranty or out? 3. What was the cost to replace the RMS? (Assuming the crankshaft passed the alignment test and it was just an RMS repair.) Professional inputs welcome Brucelee. 4. Any actual engine replacements? 5. If so, what did the engine swap cost? Just thinking about the long term view of Boxster ownership - my plan is to keep this car for 3 years & swap. The only 2 major systemic ills of the Boxster seem to be the RMS and the jamming top mechanism, otherwise a pretty durable car. re: Plans - my original plan was 3,000 miles per year for 3 years. Had the car 6 months now and hit 3,000 miles already. It likes to go for drives...so much for planning. Thanks for any info!