Shortlived Boxster engines survey

[Laflamme02]

Originally Posted by njbray

I have just purchased an immaculate 43000 mile 2001 with a full service history. I purchased it privately so no warranty! The first thing i had done was IMS, clutch and water pump.

How much did this cost you, parts and labor, if you don't mind me asking?
Also, any other service or maintenance. Needed since? I'm looking at getting one soon and want to know a good estimate for the IMS replacement cost.

[njbray]

Originally Posted by Laflamme02

How much did this cost you, parts and labor, if you don't mind me asking?
Also, any other service or maintenance. Needed since? I'm looking at getting one soon and want to know a good estimate for the IMS replacement cost.

About $3400 out the door. They also pressure checked the AOS and gave the car an overall check up.

[Simon Wooldridge]

Hi all
Bought my 2003 3.2S in Canberra, Australia last August. Since reading about the IMS vulnerability and asking around, I felt like I was playing Russian Roulette every time I went for a drive (car has done ~87,000 km).
Had the IMS fixed and service with fresh consumables a couple of weeks ago by a local Porsche specialist. The price, including another oil and filter change in a thousand km, was $AU 2,600. I suspect I was done some favours. Now I feel completely confident - well worth the investment!