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SOT: Boxster checklist, couple questions |
stateofidleness |
Jul 30 2008, 02:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 810 Joined: 1-September 07 From: Canyon Lake, Texas! Member No.: 8,065 Region Association: None |
Hey guys,
gettin' serious about replacing my high mileage '98 chevy blazer and would like to move to a boxster. ive done some (read not much) research on them and have seen that 2.5L models have RMS issues. seems to be only main issue with them so far I am talking to someone who has a 55,000 mile '98 model which is listed as an "S". what im wondering is, did they even have an S model in '98 and if the seller truly doesnt know, is there something on the car that would identify 100% as an S model? (badging, engine, etc) Other things I should look out for when checking it out/test driving it? It was also listed as a 5speed.. Wouldnt all S models be 6 speed? Thanks so much! oh yea.. what would be a decent price for a '98 S (if it actually is) in very good condition and all service records with no issues? |
brant |
Jul 30 2008, 04:28 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,632 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
what does "RMS" stand for and what issues do they have
I thought the 97's had block issues and all models were good after 98 apparently I thought wrong. would like to know for future reference thanks brant |
Ferg |
Jul 30 2008, 04:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
what does "RMS" stand for and what issues do they have I thought the 97's had block issues and all models were good after 98 apparently I thought wrong. would like to know for future reference thanks brant Rear Main Seal Pretty much par like all 996's ect, Not a cheap job, so you should look for record of repair. It's my understanding that late 97's through 99's could have the porous engine case issue. It usually showed up before 30-40k though so if it's a higher mileage car, It could be good, or it may have had the engine replaced which you should research and find out if it's had a motor put in. That would be a bonus. Many Pre 00 cars are changing hands for under 15k... It's a buyers market. This is one car, I would really do my homework one, pull service records of any prospects, carfax, ect ect. And a real PPI is a must. It's not really a car you can have a buddy go "look at" as without removing all the undertrays ect, you can't see squat. Ferg |
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