[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Originally Posted by garv214

According to the articles that I have read, those numbers are commonly quoted. At the end of the day, is the incremental cost of the IMS bearing upgrade worth the "peace of mind" to you?

Personally, I would do the upgrade vs risking grenading the engine and dealing with a much much larger repair bill...

Also, from a resale perspective, knowledgeable buyers will pay a premium for an IMS upgraded car or at least consider purchasing it because it had the upgrade addressed.

+1 - absolutely right!