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Originally Posted by Chuck W.
Sorry... No one can help you. As mentioned in this thread, the only way to determine which IMS you have is to drop the transmission and look at the cover.
If this is an issue now to you don't buy the car. If you do, it will haunt you. Or, if you do buy it plan on spending another $2,500ish to have it updated with one of the after market units out there.
There are many of us that just don't care. I may have mine replaced when I do the clutch.
My hat is off to you... you obviously used the search feature to find this older post. Keep looking and reading and you should be thoroughly confused when finished.
Good luck.  |
Hi Chuck - in reading your many helpful posts on this forum, I have learned to respect your comments very much. You are a true enthusiast. I recall from when you were trying to sell your car, that you have a truly beautiful Boxster - actually a special Boxster in my opinion. So, its with all due respect that I am compelled to comment, about how you "don't care" about the IMS issue - a comment/theme that you have stated many times. The fact that you mention it means you care and its on your mind. You even allow for possibly repairing it when you do a clutch. My point is that I suspect that you will care a lot if your engine ceases up on you tomorrow. Maybe it will, maybe it won't. But for $2500 bucks, why would you risk it? I'll never understand..... Your comments are well respected - and I hope that your "don't care" comments do not mislead someone who really should care. Unfortunately, Porsche made a mistake and has tacitly admitted as much. If we value Porsche as a world class car manufacturer, we should take their lead. Because, however reluctantly, Porsche has spent a lot of money on this IMS issue. I know: we all are entitled to our opinions. But, a good debate is fun too! With all due respect....