986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners - View Single Post

sd_boxster · 07-03-2009, 03:24 PM

It is my understanding that any Boxster, especially any 986, can die of IMS failure, although I've seen a number of vague claims that it happens more with "earlier" Boxsters.

My plan is to hope for the best, save for the worst (in case it happens after my warranty expires in another 18 months), and remember that the worry is far outweighed by the FUN.

I'd hold out for an '03 instead of an '02 so you get a glass window instead of plastic.

Good luck!

07-03-2009, 03:24 PM	#3
sd_boxster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 434	It is my understanding that any Boxster, especially any 986, can die of IMS failure, although I've seen a number of vague claims that it happens more with "earlier" Boxsters. My plan is to hope for the best, save for the worst (in case it happens after my warranty expires in another 18 months), and remember that the worry is far outweighed by the FUN. I'd hold out for an '03 instead of an '02 so you get a glass window instead of plastic. Good luck! __________________ 1999 Carrera 4 • Aero kit • 4" UD Pulley My Corvette doesn't leak oil... it sweats horsepower.