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Old 04-22-2014, 02:28 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by SvenskaPoika View Post
After reading and re-reading the various threads, it appears my 1998 base model Boxster (made 11/97 in Finland) with 73k miles has a double row engine, which is less prone to IMS failure (apparently less than 1%).

Is this correct? If so, I'll probably pass on the IMS upgrade.

Thanks in advance for your comments and insight.
All M96/97 share some level of potential for and IMS failure, and while the percentages vary and in some cases may be low, the consequences of the failure are usually catastrophic. You need to decide if you are willing to live with that risk.
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