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Old 02-23-2009, 03:21 PM   #1
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regarding the RSL.

i recently took my car to a porsche event at the dealer and they gave me a "free" inspection. they told me i have a rsl leak. but ive never seen a drop of oil on my garage floor. how urgently should i take care of this?

i know its been discussed this is a common /major issue, but my question is im not sure if the dealership just told me to take some more money off of me.

thank you for your thoughts in advance.
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Old 02-23-2009, 07:23 PM   #2
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It's RMS, Rear Main Seal, not Rls. It sounds to me like they are trying to steal your money, an RMS leak, means oil is leaking. If there is no leak then you can't really have an RMS leak.
You didn't say how they claimed to have determined you have a leak, but I doubt they would be able to tell without at least getting under the car, and even then there would be no way to be sure without a more thorough inspection. It could be another issue that they noticed (but wouldn't the dealer now the difference?)
I would seriously doubt any dealer that claims your car has a leak, when nothing is leaking.
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Old 03-13-2009, 06:49 AM   #3
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looking to buy 97-99

Guys.. reading about all the engine failures and RMS leaks.. I was looking at purchasing a 97-99 with about 80k miles on it. Is it safe to say these issues are past this stage? Do they normally occur in the earlier stages of engine life?
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Old 03-13-2009, 07:34 AM   #4
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Don't let these two issues scare you off. The new issue of Excellence stated that only one in five M96 motors had catastrophic maladies and many of them were replaced under warranty. The RMS is a gasket and when it starts leaking, you replace it... and the clutch parts too since you're right there to save on labor.

I would not buy a 97-99 model though, and this comes from someone who owns one. Suspension wear becomes a costly issue in cars with 90k or more on them. Save more money and by an 03 or an 04 S with the 3.2 motor in it... the much newer car, lower mileage, glass rear window in the top, bigger motor with more torque, and the all-important glove box are all things you will not regret waiting to get in your Porsche.

I wish I had waited. Learn from my experiences and buy the newest Porsche you can find with the lowest mileage on it and the largest engine they put in the model you want to buy.

If you buy a 12 year old boxster, you will spend as much in repairs in the first three to four years of ownership as it would cost three or four years later to buy a much newer one.
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Old 03-15-2009, 05:54 PM   #5
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newest with less mileage

I agree with buying the newest boxster with the lowest mileage possible.I purchased my 1999 boxster in 2001 with about 50,000 miles. I wasn't even shopping around for a boxster but their was one on the lot and the sales guy talked me into one. One test drive and I was hooked. The car was in such good condition i couldn't resist the convertible silver on the outside with reddish leather and carbon fiber accents inside... This was a pure race car from the beginning- a mustang, -350z -s2000's all couldn't match the feeling of a well built porsche. Being 21 and owning a porsche is a great feeling. If you can afford one- buy one!!!!! All used cars have risk.... ALL... why not buy what you want!!!!!





ohh yeah.-- buy the extended warranty!!! : )
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Old 03-23-2009, 09:47 AM   #6
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05 Boxter extended warranty ?

First time buyer of a Porsche 05 Boxter, approx 30k miles. out of warranty at the end of March. Do I buy or not an extended warranty and if yes can someone recommend a company. I'm told Great Lakes Warrranty Corp is reliable, are there others. Second question , are there any particular weak points with the 05 Boxter???
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Old 08-07-2010, 11:11 AM   #7
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front of the rear wheel well?

Does anyone know the name of the part that is on the front portion of the rear wheel well?
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Old 08-16-2010, 05:59 AM   #8
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Does anyone know the name of the part that is on the front portion of the rear wheel well?

mud flap / Mud guard ?
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