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Hmm, the only pre-purchase research I did was a CarFax report on mine. So far, aside from the water pump and MAF, it hasn't had any unusual issues. Both the water pump and MAF were pretty much due based on miles anyways. I bought it at 67K and have 77K on it now. But this does raise a question, on the CarFax report the transmission was removed three times to complete a repair. Twice it is mentioned that the intermediate shaft seal & rear crankshaft oil seal was replaced.

Now the RMS I am familiar with, but the intermediate shaft seal is something else again. Do you think this actually means the IMSB was actually replaced? The work was done at a Porsche dealer between 25K and 30K and under 3 years of owndership so I assume it was a warenty repair.