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Old 09-22-2007, 04:37 PM   #1
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When I first got my used Boxster, I also started to read about all the problems that they have. For the first month or 2 I was just waiting for the whole car to blow up and melt into a lump. 10K miles later and a MAF I realize that maintenance and no Moronic over revs and the car is as good , if not better , than any other performance car. If you want bulletproof get a Miata and pretend. Ed
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Old 09-22-2007, 05:36 PM   #2
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My Boxster was just sitting in the garage when the rear window cracked from a stiff breeze, which set off the horn. The strong noise from the horn jarred the RMS open, which started leaking like crazy. At that point, the faulty MAF shorted against itself and the car burst into flames.
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Old 09-23-2007, 07:44 AM   #3
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The Boxster has two main design issues that are concerning, the RMS and the IMS engine meltdown problem. Obviously, the RMS issue is the most frequent lyissue mentioned.

It has other weak points that seem to come up frequently, including the ignition switch and an propensity to eat brake pads, rotors and tires.

Older Boxes had issues with the tops, plastic windows and cables.

If I recall correctly, the Box comes in the middle of the pack on the three year JD Powers survey.

Beyond that, we have no data.

Not a cheap car to fix, but there are not many of those anymore. A great car to drive, period.

Good luck.

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My Boxster was just sitting in the garage when the rear window cracked from a stiff breeze, which set off the horn. The strong noise from the horn jarred the RMS open, which started leaking like crazy. At that point, the faulty MAF shorted against itself and the car burst into flames.
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Old 09-23-2007, 11:54 AM   #5
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Had a camshaft tensioners failure at 66000km. An $5k repair job at the dealer! Still love the car though
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Old 11-23-2007, 01:38 PM   #6
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"We both had wives on board so car was at maximum weight."

Posted by Allen K. Littlefield.

Wow, dude. Better hope your wives don't read that post.
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Old 11-23-2007, 03:02 PM   #7
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I had no major issues with my Boxster S, Just sold it at 45K miles, I can only hope my 996 3.6 will be as reliable
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Old 11-25-2007, 11:50 AM   #8
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re: RMS

Hi,

I'm new here... I'm looking to get into a 03 or later Boxster S in the low $30K price range. I don't have one yet, hopefully have some money by the spring.

Does RMS in Porschese translate to 'Rear Main Seal'?

My Rear Main Seal on my 2002 Jetta 1.8T 5 speed is leaking.... not enough to actually drip on the garage floor, but it is wet..... A mechanic I had look at it while it was in for the waterpump, timing belt said to keep an eye on it.....

This IMS thing is a little worrysome....

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