07 boxster vs 05 boxster s?

[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.