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Jim 'n' SC · 08-13-2018, 11:03 AM

As I mentioned in my earlier post if you want a 986 get a 2003-2004. I've owned both a 1999 & 2003. 2003 is a way better car in every way with a larger motor.

I had my IMS changed on the 2003 at 75,000 miles when I replaced the clutch and it was perfect.

Don't buy an older car because your worried about a problem that's 90% it won't happen!

People are blowing this single row IMS way out of proportion. My Indy shop works on a lot of Porsches and he said he's never seen a bad IMS yet!

08-13-2018, 11:03 AM	#37
Jim 'n' SC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 43	As I mentioned in my earlier post if you want a 986 get a 2003-2004. I've owned both a 1999 & 2003. 2003 is a way better car in every way with a larger motor. I had my IMS changed on the 2003 at 75,000 miles when I replaced the clutch and it was perfect. Don't buy an older car because your worried about a problem that's 90% it won't happen! People are blowing this single row IMS way out of proportion. My Indy shop works on a lot of Porsches and he said he's never seen a bad IMS yet! __________________ 2003 Boxster 986 2.7 (Bought back my old car!) 2013 Boxster 981 2.7 Sold 2007 Carrera 997 3.6 Sold 2003 Boxster 986 2.7 Sold 1999 Boxster 986 2.5 Sold