It's 2013 - any updates on IMS issues or cost of engines?

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by thstone

My 2002 BMW X5 went from $58K new to $11,500 when I sold it in 2010.

How much work ($) was outstanding when you sold the X5?

p.s.
I don't think a comparably priced Boxster was down to $11K after only eight years.
Well, not if year eight came before the stock market crash/credit crisis of 2009.
I was checking prices pretty regularly back in 2007-2008 as I was about to add a red/tan 996 C4S and just park the Boxster during winter.
Glad I backed off. 996 prices took a severe beating begining in 2009. Some dropped $30+K in a single year. I knew of one guy
who picked up a 996 Turbo for less than $30K cash. And if we ever fall into a similar credit crunch (feasible) I'd hate to see what would happen to those lofty 991 prices.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

How much work ($) was outstanding when you sold the X5?

p.s.
I don't think a comparably priced Boxster was down to $11K after only eight years.
Well, not if year eight came before the stock market crash/credit crisis of 2009.
I was checking prices pretty regularly back in 2007-2008 as I was about to add a red/tan 996 C4S and just park the Boxster during winter.
Glad I backed off. 996 prices took a severe beating begining in 2009. Some dropped $30+K in a single year. I knew of one guy
who picked up a 996 Turbo for less than $30K cash. And if we ever fall into a similar credit crunch (feasible) I'd hate to see what would happen to those lofty 991 prices.

I had complete maintanence history and all work was done by the dealer. The X5 was in perfect shape but had a lot of miles (115K). With 75K miles I am guessing that it would have been pretty close to a used 2002 Boxster price. Of course, comparing an SUV and a sports car isn't exactly apples to apples but close enough for government work.

[And416]

Hi Jake,

When would you estimate the availability of the IMSS service/replacement by shops outside of your own would be ? Specifically in the Toronto area.