Key Problem

[pjv]

As you say, it is interesting that a car as expensive as a Porsche might not have remote locking when it is so common in cheaper cars. Now you have that sorted out, all you have to do is worry about the IMS bearing!

To get a list of option codes, have a look at website 986online.com, I just looked at it and it seems extensive. Otherwise Google 'Porsche boxster option codes' and you will get other possibilities.

Good luck with it, they are great cars, just a bit expensive to live with.

[bobbyg]

thanks again pjv,

what about the IMS bearing?

cheers.

[pjv]

I guess we are getting off topic, but the IMS bearing is well and truly covered on this forum, so you could do a search and find heaps of information and debate about it. I was totally unaware of it when I bought my car 2 years back, so it gave me a bit of a fright when I discovered the issue.

Briefly, engines to 2009 (Boxster and 911) have a bearing on the intermediate mainshaft (IMS) which is prone to failure, leading to seriously expensive repairs and/or engine replacement. A friend's '00 996 had his go a while back. Engine survived but cost $12K.

You can have it replaced if it worries you, costs a bit less than $3K to do locally. Not all Porsche specialists locally can do it. Opinions vary on how prevalent the problem is, and what is the best course of action. I have been advised not to worry too much about it by my service people, but I still do!

Do a forum search and check out others' opinions and experiences. Cheers.