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Dave S. · 04-09-2013, 05:26 AM

I bought a 2003 in 2008 with 14k miles on it. Now it has about 25k miles and has had zero issues so far. Someday, I'll replace the IMS when the clutch needs to be replaced, but until then I'm going to drive it on nice days and enjoy it.
If I have an IMSB failure, I'll look to upgrade to a 3.6 liter and make the car a real screamer to drive.
I looked for my car for about 1 year before buying one. I had a specific list of options that were important to me and I wanted only a 2003 or 2004 S. Mostly because of the glass rear window in the top. When the right car came along I negotiated a great price and bought it.
Don't be in a hurry there are a lot of them out there.

04-09-2013, 05:26 AM	#14
Dave S. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 317	I bought a 2003 in 2008 with 14k miles on it. Now it has about 25k miles and has had zero issues so far. Someday, I'll replace the IMS when the clutch needs to be replaced, but until then I'm going to drive it on nice days and enjoy it. If I have an IMSB failure, I'll look to upgrade to a 3.6 liter and make the car a real screamer to drive. I looked for my car for about 1 year before buying one. I had a specific list of options that were important to me and I wanted only a 2003 or 2004 S. Mostly because of the glass rear window in the top. When the right car came along I negotiated a great price and bought it. Don't be in a hurry there are a lot of them out there. __________________ Dave S. 2003 Boxster S Last edited by Dave S.; 04-09-2013 at 05:31 AM.