You are right, I didn't buy the forum to promote "bashing" of any car. As I have said before, the Boxster is a really wonderful car (IMHO) and a delight to drive and look at.
Aside from the IMS and RMS issue, I believe the Box is about as reliable as any other quality German marque. They have their issues, but not outside the range of what they are. Facing facts, I don't see ANY German car maker matching the Japanese on the whole bulletproof thing.
At the same time, I don't think it is bashing to point out design flaws that I believe the company should have addressed years back.
I like to cite the case of my neighbor, whose 04 Box with 12K had the IMS meldown while stopped at a light. Believe me, this woman was NOT banging the redline on this car.
This of course proves nothing. One case is one case. But, there are many more that are reported here and my heart goes out to these folks.
All I am saying is, the Boxster drivetrain needs to be beefed up. When repair costs are so bloody high, the stakes are pretty important, I think.
Again, I love the Box and I do wish they would just get these two issues sorted out.
Thanks for the input.
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