Question…Boxster S with 329,000 miles

[Jager]

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Originally Posted by FloridaBill

I have no idea what an IMSB is…is this something I need to be aware of?

No, nothing to worry about.

Supports one of the ideas that daily driven cars don't have IMS issues because the bearing stays coated with oil.

I do have another question for FloridaBill, How often does the tach see 6k RPM's?

[shadrach74]

Originally Posted by Jager

Supports one of the ideas that daily driven cars have few major mechanical issues because the internals stay coated with oil.

I do have another question for FloridaBill, How often does the tach see 6k RPM's?

Fixed that for you!

[j.fro]

Hey FloridaBill,
How are the seats, steering wheel, shifter, and pedal covers holding up after all those miles?
And...are you still on the original clutch, or is your car a Tip?

[pothole]

Ha ha. This is ****************ing hilarious. Of course, sample of one proves nothing, but I personally think this car does kind of blow the "change the oil every 3k to save the bearing theory". I never really bought that idea. The bearings are invariable filled with rancid old oil. What the oil is like in the rest of the engine seems high tangential to me!

But what about those 15k oil changes, eh? Makes me feel better about leaving it to 10k last time round! Still think I'll stick to 5k as doubt it does any harm. I just doubt it does much good with modern oils!

Anyway, FloridaBill, good on you. Whether it's luck or design (I suspect mostly luck at the same time as not for a moment suggesting your car is anything but well cared for), it's lovely for the rest of us to see a car with such long legs.

As for the bearing, ignorance truly is bliss!

[Jaxonalden]

FloridaBill,

Sir, you ARE the man!! I have nothing but high hopes for my beloved 2004 now. As I said, I am now standing in front of my monitor capping to your amazing accomplishment of 325,000+ miles!! :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance: :dance::dance::dance: