07 boxster vs 05 boxster s?

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by Squozen

The IMS is a problem up until 2009 so both cars are roughly equivalent.

IMS reliability greatly improved with the M97 engine. Porsche didn't have a strict cut over date for the M97 but it was sometime in 06. An 07 would have the M97 engine. While not totally infallable, there are significantly fewer IMS failures especially when compared to the M96.

[WhipE350]

I have a 2000 'S' and a 2007 Base I just got with 7K miles on it. Never wanted a Base because I like that kick you in the butt acceleration from the 'S' but after having the base for 3 months now I totally love it. Drive both and see which you like. A 2007 with 5k miles for 32k is one of the best prices out there, I paid 28k for mine but that's because I got it at trade value from my son who took in on trade. They were going to list it for 35k.

Let us know how it goes.

[MikenOH]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

IMS reliability greatly improved with the M97 engine. Porsche didn't have a strict cut over date for the M97 but it was sometime in 06. An 07 would have the M97 engine. While not totally infallable, there are significantly fewer IMS failures especially when compared to the M96.

Depends on the build date; if it was built --say after Feb/05--chances are good the 05 model will have the bigger bearing. There are lots of posts on various forums with guys owning 05's finding out they have the bigger bearing and can't do the LN bearing changes without taking the motor apart.

If you're not racing, you'll still enjoy the base car; it's got enough power to put a smile on your face every time you drive it.