2005 Porsche Boxster Purchase - Owner Issues?

[Hawaiian Driver]

I also own an 05 S. I've only had it for several thousand miles, but it runs extremely well. No rattles or squeaks whatsoever. Planning to install the bearing when replacing the clutch sometime early next year.

Additionally the convertible top is in like new condition.

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Originally Posted by Hawaiian Driver

I also own an 05 S. I've only had it for several thousand miles, but it runs extremely well. No rattles or squeaks whatsoever. Planning to install the bearing when replacing the clutch sometime early next year.

Additionally the convertible top is in like new condition.

Have you tried running your VIN ON THE CLASS ACTION webpage? To see if it is included in the Porsche IMS class action? Being I also have a 05 S, I'd be curious if yours is included. Mine is not. It's possible that Porsche simply eliminated a range of VIN numbers to limit their liability and financial outlay. Can you check yours and let me know if yours is included or not? By not being included it may also mean, our IMS BEARING is not as at risk of imploding. Let me know. Thanks. Steve

Here is the link.
Class Vehicle VINs | IMS Porsche Settlement

[Hawaiian Driver]

Unfortunately when I ran my VIN it came back as a class vehicle, all the more reason to get the bearing changed sooner than later.

Thanks for the info. I run the car moderately hard (no bogging), pulling through the gears strongly with the understanding that the bearing will be getting the necessary oil, besides it's more fun. Been thinking of taking the car to the mainland to make a huge road trip and getting the bearing replaced by a certified shop but I am undecided as of the moment.

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Originally Posted by Hawaiian Driver

Unfortunately when I ran my VIN it came back as a class vehicle, all the more reason to get the bearing changed sooner than later.

Thanks for the info. I run the car moderately hard (no bogging), pulling through the gears strongly with the understanding that the bearing will be getting the necessary oil, besides it's more fun. Been thinking of taking the car to the mainland to make a huge road trip and getting the bearing replaced by a certified shop but I am undecided as of the moment.

That is what I don't get. We both have a 2005 S so what could be the difference in the bearings or type. I had my replaced anyways, so I feel a little safer, although it is not so much the bearing, as it is the design of the engine. From 2009 and on they completely eliminated the intermediate shaft bearing completely. The bearings just get more heavy duty until they were eliminated, just to withstand the stresses but in the same model year? Hard to see how. I guess we should be happy that we don't have the bearing type that can't be changed. Then we would have been simply playing "luck", rather than being proactive by updating it.

You are correct in higher revving. I have read always keep the rpm above 2500 and drive it as Porsche intended. No problem there

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Originally Posted by Hawaiian Driver

Unfortunately when I ran my VIN it came back as a class vehicle, all the more reason to get the bearing changed sooner than later.

Thanks for the info. I run the car moderately hard (no bogging), pulling through the gears strongly with the understanding that the bearing will be getting the necessary oil, besides it's more fun. Been thinking of taking the car to the mainland to make a huge road trip and getting the bearing replaced by a certified shop but I am undecided as of the moment.

Hi again. I am still trying to figure this out.
Could you tell me if the 11th digit of the VIN for your Porsche, is an S or a U ?
That would indicate the factory location where it was assembled.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Steve

[Hawaiian Driver]

It is a U so it must of been made in Finland. Went out on 2.5 hour drive and performed wonderfully. From sea level to 10,000 feet

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Originally Posted by Hawaiian Driver

It is a U so it must of been made in Finland. Went out on 2.5 hour drive and performed wonderfully. From sea level to 10,000 feet

Thanks Hawaiian Driver, mine was actually assembled in Stuttgart, Germany but those also are included in the "class", just that mine is NOT. I did further research and determined that the In service or the build date of my particular '05 S is AFTER the qualification cutoff date of 2/21/05. So The class action excluded my vin for no other reason than the date it was placed into service and the original warranty began which was 4/25/05. All of our '05 S IMS are at small risk whether the VIN is included in the "class" or not.

I say just "drive it like you stole it" and enjoy it, and when ready for a clutch, do the IMS and Bearing UPGRADE at that time.

I've already updated my IMS, RMS, Clutch, and Flywheel, but I was just obsessed and just wanted to understand the reason for my vin exclusion. Lol

They are great cars. Enjoy!