Hi,
I just joined this forum, and this is my first post on this board, I usually post on another.  Just thought I would spread the love.
I just had my second engine fail due to IMS failures in my 2000 Boxster S with 197K miles.  I purchased the car new in 2000.  
The first engine went at 47K miles (replaced under warranty), and the second with 150K miles on it at 197K.  I think the car is morte, kaput, fssst!  On top of all this, I just had a service three weeks ago that cost me $5,500 with new rear tires, control arms, oxygen sensor, coolant tank, some other stuff....  Can't make this stuff up.
I am looking into replacing with a Raby engine, or just buy a new or used car.  Hard to put that kind of money into such an old chassis. I am really torn as the car is in fantastic shape.  This all just happened last week.
To see what my car looked like at 175K miles, click here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/101334518573666809964/MyCarZainoMaguiarsCompound#5540699417049830594