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husker boxster · 02-03-2015, 12:31 PM

Porsche redesigned the IMS in 2006 and while they can still fail, it is a much smaller rate than from 2000-2005. You should not need to worry about IMS in a 2007.

I currently own 2 987Ss and owned a third. They have been very reliable vehicles. Besides routine maintenance, I had the following issues:

2008 Boxster S Limited Edition - bought new, now has 42K mi - water pump failed under warranty, temp sensor failed $50 DIY.

2008 Cayman S Sport - bought 2 yrs ago w 7400 mi, now has 28K - water pump failed, $920

2007 Cayman S - bought with 17k mi, sold w/ 35K mi - no issues.

So all told, I've driven a combined 67K mi and spent under $1K.

YMMV

02-03-2015, 12:31 PM	#2
husker boxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 2,870	Porsche redesigned the IMS in 2006 and while they can still fail, it is a much smaller rate than from 2000-2005. You should not need to worry about IMS in a 2007. I currently own 2 987Ss and owned a third. They have been very reliable vehicles. Besides routine maintenance, I had the following issues: 2008 Boxster S Limited Edition - bought new, now has 42K mi - water pump failed under warranty, temp sensor failed $50 DIY. 2008 Cayman S Sport - bought 2 yrs ago w 7400 mi, now has 28K - water pump failed, $920 2007 Cayman S - bought with 17k mi, sold w/ 35K mi - no issues. So all told, I've driven a combined 67K mi and spent under $1K. YMMV __________________ GPRPCA Chief Driving Instructor 2008 Boxster S Limited Edition #005 2008 Cayman S Sport - Signal Green 1989 928 S4 5 spd - black 1987 928 S4 - Granite Green Metallic (Felsengrun)