Well said Southernstar. If those who worry about it still you could have the IMS Guardian installed for about half the price of a new ims replacement. Or you could do it yourself for a lot less. I have had the IMS Guardian installed and really don't give it much thought. Ims will be replaced when the clutch goes and that could be another 3-5 years or about another 20k miles. I enjoy my car year round and could not imagine driving anything none Porsche. Life is for living!