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Boxster Nut · 02-01-2015, 11:47 AM

Jeepdad,

Don't fear! I bought a 1998 Boxster with 73k miles back in 2009. I had the same thoughts after purchase. However, if there was going to be a problem with the IMS, don't you think it would have failed by now. The IMS is only a maintenance item at this point. The early cars had double row bearings (like my 1998) and they are not know for there failures. Check to see when they changed to the single row bearing. Maybe you also have the double row.

I've enjoyed every minute with my car! Do the same.

02-01-2015, 11:47 AM	#4
Boxster Nut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Doylestown Pa. Posts: 33	Jeepdad, Don't fear! I bought a 1998 Boxster with 73k miles back in 2009. I had the same thoughts after purchase. However, if there was going to be a problem with the IMS, don't you think it would have failed by now. The IMS is only a maintenance item at this point. The early cars had double row bearings (like my 1998) and they are not know for there failures. Check to see when they changed to the single row bearing. Maybe you also have the double row. I've enjoyed every minute with my car! Do the same. __________________ '98 Arctic Silver/ Boxster Red, 5 spd '01 S Suspension w/TechArt Lowering Springs Che Headers/ Crios Muffler Mod 8mm/12mm Spacers w/Chrome Lugs Debadged