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thom4782 · 05-24-2013, 06:05 PM

I don't know enough about used engines to comment directly.

That said, I would suggest the following. There are a number of relatively cheap used Boxsters available for sale these days. Find a car you like. Get a PPI inspection done before buying. If you're concerned about the IMS question, replace it with an LN Retrofit. While you're at it, replace the clutch and RMS. It will cost $2K to $3K total. Then you'll have 60,000 plus worry free miles with an engine you know far better than some used one from a wrecking yard.

BTW: Maybe you'll get lucky in find a used car with a LN Retrofit already installed.

05-24-2013, 06:05 PM	#5
thom4782 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Foster City CA Posts: 1,099	I don't know enough about used engines to comment directly. That said, I would suggest the following. There are a number of relatively cheap used Boxsters available for sale these days. Find a car you like. Get a PPI inspection done before buying. If you're concerned about the IMS question, replace it with an LN Retrofit. While you're at it, replace the clutch and RMS. It will cost $2K to $3K total. Then you'll have 60,000 plus worry free miles with an engine you know far better than some used one from a wrecking yard. BTW: Maybe you'll get lucky in find a used car with a LN Retrofit already installed. Last edited by thom4782; 05-24-2013 at 06:13 PM.