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AZCanna · 07-15-2011, 07:37 AM

I'm about 3 weeks into my Porsche ownership experience (2001 Boxster S). Spent the month before I picked it up worrying about IMS issues and the various other horror stories Ive read here and other forums.

I knew the car before I bought it, knew the owners well, drove it locally where I bought it for a few days without incident and just drove it 2500 miles home with a buddy of mine. 3 days, no sputters, blue smoke, rattles or hums, got about 27mpg on the highways, hit 126 in West Texas before I backed off (the car was begging for more) and the water temp needle rested nicely above the 180 mark the whole time even in the desert heat.

Prepare yourself for the reality that unpleasant things will happen with a 10+ year old car, but proper planning will help you deal with it when it comes. In the meantime, you will be driving the most satisfying and pleasure inducing automobile out there. Take the plunge....well worth it.

07-15-2011, 07:37 AM	#7
AZCanna Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 35	Just Do It I'm about 3 weeks into my Porsche ownership experience (2001 Boxster S). Spent the month before I picked it up worrying about IMS issues and the various other horror stories Ive read here and other forums. I knew the car before I bought it, knew the owners well, drove it locally where I bought it for a few days without incident and just drove it 2500 miles home with a buddy of mine. 3 days, no sputters, blue smoke, rattles or hums, got about 27mpg on the highways, hit 126 in West Texas before I backed off (the car was begging for more) and the water temp needle rested nicely above the 180 mark the whole time even in the desert heat. Prepare yourself for the reality that unpleasant things will happen with a 10+ year old car, but proper planning will help you deal with it when it comes. In the meantime, you will be driving the most satisfying and pleasure inducing automobile out there. Take the plunge....well worth it.