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rondocap · 02-09-2013, 10:38 AM

Very scary, considering my 2001 only has 56,000 miles as well and original IMS.

I enjoy this car, but this issue really takes some of the peace of mind of ownership away. And by some, I mean all of it! I guess only solution is to drop $2-3k and get the upgraded bearing.

I kind of want to risk it and see if it will last 1-2 years without issue, though. That's when I plan to get a newer 09+ Porsche without the IMS.

02-09-2013, 10:38 AM	#47
rondocap Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 195	Very scary, considering my 2001 only has 56,000 miles as well and original IMS. I enjoy this car, but this issue really takes some of the peace of mind of ownership away. And by some, I mean all of it! I guess only solution is to drop $2-3k and get the upgraded bearing. I kind of want to risk it and see if it will last 1-2 years without issue, though. That's when I plan to get a newer 09+ Porsche without the IMS.