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aperkins · 06-05-2006, 09:05 PM

Just bought a nice 2001 Boxster S w/ 31K miles. I inspected the car comprehensively especially the undercarridge around the motor/tranny area. It was clean as a whistle. So far I had the car for about a week and have taken a few sprited romps. I've checked the garage floor on every occasion and found no oil or liquid of any kind. So I'm pretty sure the RMS is good.

My question is . . . Does the RMS fail prematurely due to a workmanship or quality defect or is it related to wear (ie. heat, vibration, etc)? I'm keeping my fingers crossed (as well as my legs, arms, etc) that I bought one of the RMS problem free Boxsters.

Are oil leaks the only way to tell if the RMS is bad?

Any advice, comments, etc would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Arnie

ps. I love the looks and performance of the Boxster and so far it's a blast to drive.

06-05-2006, 09:05 PM	#1
aperkins Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA Posts: 3	New Boxster Owner Just bought a nice 2001 Boxster S w/ 31K miles. I inspected the car comprehensively especially the undercarridge around the motor/tranny area. It was clean as a whistle. So far I had the car for about a week and have taken a few sprited romps. I've checked the garage floor on every occasion and found no oil or liquid of any kind. So I'm pretty sure the RMS is good. My question is . . . Does the RMS fail prematurely due to a workmanship or quality defect or is it related to wear (ie. heat, vibration, etc)? I'm keeping my fingers crossed (as well as my legs, arms, etc) that I bought one of the RMS problem free Boxsters. Are oil leaks the only way to tell if the RMS is bad? Any advice, comments, etc would be appreciated. Thanks, Arnie ps. I love the looks and performance of the Boxster and so far it's a blast to drive.