What's it worth? 2000 w/ 27k miles

[andys986]

My engine # is M9622-652/68601-002. Does anyone know if thjis is single or double row?

[andys986]

I paid 15k for a base 2.7 with 30k miles last week this my second boxster, I think the cars are gr8. I am not a mechanic but in my opinion the car sat way to long I would be scared of seals and all the lil things not every mechanic can tell you without pulling apart the engine. Cars need to be driven I believe taking car of cars but to let them sit that is probably the worst thing for a car. Their are good deals out there I would be patient last thing you need is a lemon with all sort of repair cost to enjoy it, then you could by newer one. Athough the 986 is the boxster for me love the clean style and look from the 356 and 550 which I think the newer ones got away from, but that is just me. Hope you get what you want these cars are a dream to drive and own. My brother has a 2007 Gallardo yes alopt more money horsepower but I swear the drive Porsche delivers is the one. Will never change

[kjc2050]

Originally Posted by andys986

My engine # is M9622-652/68601-002. Does anyone know if thjis is single or double row?

Single row.

[andys986]

I just spoke with porsche and they told me the ims bearing on the 2002 boster is not affected by the potential hazard and engine lock up. i have been reading alot online should their word be good enough. Wondering if the hype is to worried!!!!!! any takers

[darknight]

Originally Posted by andys986

I just spoke with porsche and they told me the ims bearing on the 2002 boster is not affected by the potential hazard and engine lock up. i have been reading alot online should their word be good enough. Wondering if the hype is to worried!!!!!! any takers

Every Porsche Boxster from 1997-2008 has a sealed bearing on the back end of the IMS. Many are suggesting that the double-row is significantly more reliable than the later single-row bearings; while it makes sense that the double row should provide more reliability, no one, even Porsche, knows what the precise numbers are.

IMO, this issue has been beaten-to-death and is a little over-hyped.

The 986's are awesome machines, without peer; if the Porsche IMS bearing makes you loose sleep, then spend the money and buy some insurance by installing the ceramic LN bearing. I replaced mine over Easter weekend and have not lost one second of sleep over this decision.