Boxster-worth it?

[ancster]

PSM is an option that depends on each person. I wanted it on mine as I wanted the extra safety factor. PASM uses the ceramic brakes and isn't a common option.
I believe PSM became standard in '05.
For maintenance costs, outside of any major work, I budget 1k a year for maintence - spring tune-up and winterizing the car. Depending on the mileage of the car and the regular maintenance that needs to be done, you could get as high as 2k.
A lot of the work can be DIY which can keep the costs minimized.

[Osprey01]

I would be looking at either the 2nd model year update (with glass window) or the 3rd (I believe 2005)- aside from the increased power after 2005, anything else to recommend either of these options?

Has Porsche definitely solved the RMS leak issue after a certain model year?

[Brucelee]

[QUOTE=Osprey01]I would be looking at either the 2nd model year update (with glass window) or the 3rd (I believe 2005)- aside from the increased power after 2005, anything else to recommend either of these options?

Has Porsche definitely solved the RMS leak issue after a certain model year?[/QUOTE]


Don't think so on the RMS.

[rick3000]

RMS failure is more likely to happen to a '97-98 Boxster, all the other 986's have about the same chance, but once you get past 25-30k miles your chances of it happening decrease drastically. It was a metal and seal issue, and I believe they updated the seal around '00.
With a 987 it isn't likely but has happened.

Osprey01, I would also recommend a call into your insurance company. Ask for quotes based on the cars you are looking at. This info may play into you decision making process too.

[gmboxster]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Osprey01, I would also recommend a call into your insurance company. Ask for quotes based on the cars you are looking at. This info may play into you decision making process too.

That is excellent advice !

[NickCats]

Originally Posted by ancster

PSM is an option that depends on each person. I wanted it on mine as I wanted the extra safety factor. PASM uses the ceramic brakes and isn't a common option.
I believe PSM became standard in '05.

Not quite correct...

PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management system. Includes active managment of suspension firmness and a ride height decrease of -10mm from the standard suspension. ( $1,990 )

PCCB - Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system. Carbon-fiber reinforced ceramic brake discs, internally ventilated and perforated, and yellow painted brake calipers. ( $8,150 )

PSM - Both Boxster models are equipped with Porsche Stability Management (PSM) as standard.

( from Porsche website referring to current models )

Nick

[Osprey01]

Oops. Thanks for that- I meant PASM. Do people recommend that?