Poll: RMS and Engine problem questionaire

[Piperdriver]

My 2003 Boxster experienced an RMS leak at 39000 miles. No further leaks or engine problems in the last 10000 miles. My previous 1997 Boxster experienced no leaks in over 120,000 miles

[fishyfishfish]

2004 boxster s 550 SE, 65,000 miles when purchased 10/07, 67,000 miles now, 3rd owner, zero history of RMS, car has ran flawlessly, needs nothing...

[Extreme916]

Hey guys,

I am in the same boat now. I don't know what to or who to believed..

I bought the 02 Boxster @ 47KMiles. It had went through 45K service along with leak fix and etc.. So after the purchased, I took it in for yearly maintenance to make sure oil has new, air bag check and break fluid flush. After that, i noticed the small oil leak (one or two drop when i park my car) and I didn't pay attention much because I thought it could be minor/lose nut.

Now.. 18 months after that service, I am close for 60K. I took in the car today and dealer told me that the car had a major oil leak and need to fix it.. leak at rear and front. so now I really don't know who to trust and what to do..

Your advises are welcome and I hope they are not ripping me off when it was just a lose nut or need replacement nut.



Thanks,
-Al.

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by Extreme916

Hey guys,

I am in the same boat now. I don't know what to or who to believed..

I bought the 02 Boxster @ 47KMiles. It had went through 45K service along with leak fix and etc.. So after the purchased, I took it in for yearly maintenance to make sure oil has new, air bag check and break fluid flush. After that, i noticed the small oil leak (one or two drop when i park my car) and I didn't pay attention much because I thought it could be minor/lose nut.

Now.. 18 months after that service, I am close for 60K. I took in the car today and dealer told me that the car had a major oil leak and need to fix it.. leak at rear and front. so now I really don't know who to trust and what to do..

Your advises are welcome and I hope they are not ripping me off when it was just a lose nut or need replacement nut.



Thanks,
-Al.

Have them put the car on the lift and show you the evidence of the oil leaks. If legit, you should be able to see for yourself.

Then, shop for a good price.

Good luck.

[wweirich]

2001 986, "S", 3.2 L, 49k miles, purchased used (3rd Owner) - originally a lease car, CT, and then to CA.

Have you experienced a RMS leak?::::::::::::: Yes (Repair is $1,284)
Have you experienced mutiple RMS leaks:::::: No
Have you experienced an engine failure::::::: No

The EBay dealer picked up 500 USD of the repair costs, much to our surprise, even after signging an "As Is - No Warranty" upon taking posession. I twas leaking on pick-up, a slow leak. I figured it was a minor leak. Wrong Buckwheat; It was definately a RMS failure - so, we are doing the Clutch Kit (and CV joint boots) at the same time for a grand total of just under $2.8k.

We own an aircraft, of age - 1964 - and we're used to throwing money at mechanical things to make them right. Its gratifying to see something run smooth again. I hope this repair is durable.

wmweirich@hotmail.com
Central Coast, CA

[mdimant]

Originally Posted by Brucelee

Have them put the car on the lift and show you the evidence of the oil leaks. If legit, you should be able to see for yourself.

Then, shop for a good price.

Good luck.

Hey Bruce, I'd try what a guy did about 8 msgs above yours. He had a leak & switched to Mobil 1 High Performance 5-50 I think it was & his leaks dried up b4 long. Trusting these guys is tough, none of us want to pay the piper, but boy do we love to bang the gears!

[James_Knot]

I purchased a 2003 Boxster with 34k on it. I purchased it from a non Porsche dealer.
I was familiar with the IMS issue and purchased a bronze warranty from Mercury Insurance. It will handle a catastrophic failure but not much else. It cost $2k for 3 years. $100 deductible.

I have put 12K on it in 4 months. (Fun to drive) I had the 45K service done at the dealer and gave them the warranty. Turns out my engine mounts had worn out.

The dealer called Mercury and Mercury paid for new ones and installation less my $100. I think it was a $400 job.

No leaks or IMS failure yet but I guess here is my thought.

A used Boxster is a pretty great car for the price. Even if some have the IMS failure one can manage the risk. I got a great car for $24000 including the warranty. That is pretty reasonable for the other convertible sports cars I could have purchased. I looked at them all. I really love my car. It runs through tires but I knew that. It might have a IMD failure but I knew that too.

I'm 55, a young owner for the boxster, live a little.
James