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Originally Posted by black_box
I wouldn't worry about doing anything IMS-related off the bat..... Chances are pretty slim that it will actually break. Wait til it needs a clutch, then get in there if you must.
Also, be aware of which cars are covered by the IMS class action settlement, it could be helpful in your buying decision.
It's your money dude, but I see a lot of dying boxsters for sale cheap because someone bought them without really understanding the upkeep costs and got caught by a wave of issues that wound up crippling the car.
Miata's on the other hand, will be more fun on the track and on the road if you stay legal (because you can actually drive them at 10/10ths), cost 1/4 as much to buy and even less to maintain with all the parts available.
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actually i haven't seen that many cheap boxsters, most are dealership certified or owned by someone who garage kept them and only drove them on the weeked (mostly the S). i would consider a miata or a civic Si but everyone in my area has them. an S2000 on the other hand is OK, but i prefer to avoid being a copycat. also considered a Z3/4 but they lack a truck space, and getting called for mobilization or deployments, i would need some kind of truck for my bags and gear.