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RS60 Spyder Boxsterbabe14 - 9 years ago |
Re: RS60 Spyder Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
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Boxsterbabe14
Hi, Everyone -
Can anyone comment on the 2008 RS60 Spyder? I have a 2003 Boxster, but the "need for speed" has bit me and I am looking at this special edition to the Boxster S. Any bad reviews on it? Does the IMS problem affect the 2008 model year yet? Any advice, comments, or information, good or bad, would be much appreciated. Thanks!
The 987 RS grant - 9 years ago |
Re: The 987 RS Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
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grant
Was generally a terrific driving car. James May loved it. It has a wee bit more power, stiffer suspension, and is decontented, making it lighter.
One thing to watch out for is the spyder top, which is a PITA and blows off at speed. Cant use it at the track for example.
As to the IMS, 2007-8 had a much larger IMS from the factory, non replaceable (the bearing is larger than the opening), but its still there. incidence of failure is way down. I cannot specify way to any degree of accuracy. You cna add a DOF.
I have also driven a 2008 Cayman R fully tricked for the track ( solid bushings etc) and all i can say is "OMG". That said read my earlier thread. The need for speed is an illusion on the street.
Grant
Re: RS60 Spyder BLKBOXS - 9 years ago |
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Boxsterbabe14
Hi, Everyone -
Can anyone comment on the 2008 RS60 Spyder? I have a 2003 Boxster, but the "need for speed" has bit me and I am looking at this special edition to the Boxster S. Any bad reviews on it? Does the IMS problem affect the 2008 model year yet? Any advice, comments, or information, good or bad, would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Re: RS60 Spyder Boxsterbabe14 - 9 years ago |
The only time you do not need a PPI when purchasing a used Porsche is when .... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 years ago |
Trust everyopne. Then cut the deck. grant - 9 years ago |
Re: RS60 Spyder SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 9 years ago |
Why no CPO? mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 9 years ago |
Re: Why no CPO? Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
Re: RS60 Spyder MikenOH - 9 years ago |
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Boxsterbabe14
We're going tomorrow to look at an RS60 at a dealership. They have the maintenance records of what they did to the car (minor - new tires, oil change, brake fluid flush, etc...). Would you recommend still getting an independent mechanic to do a PPI? The car is out of warranty as of August - probably why the owner traded it - but it only has a little over 8000 on it. Read the Carfax on it - regular maintenance, minor repairs. The complicating factor is that it is 7 hours away, so I can't use my local Porsche mechanic. Can one trust a Porsche dealership for what they say about the car?
Re: RS60 Spyder Boxsterbabe14 - 9 years ago |
Re: RS60 Spyder Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
Congratulations! MikenOH - 9 years ago |
Re: RS60 Spyder BLKBOXS - 9 years ago |
Re: RS60 Spyder Boxsterbabe14 - 9 years ago |
Great pictures - posting correction Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |