Public Reactions to Boxster and Daily Driving Philosophy

[RandallNeighbour]

OklahomaBoxster, think twice before you buy a 997 Gen I car. I'd drive your boxster until you can afford a 2009.5 car (Gen II) or newer to get that new motor without an IMS in it.

That would be properly dodging a bullet, and what I'm planning to do in the next few years.

[Giller]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

OklahomaBoxster, think twice before you buy a 997 Gen I car. I'd drive your boxster until you can afford a 2009.5 car (Gen II) or newer to get that new motor without an IMS in it.

That would be properly dodging a bullet, and what I'm planning to do in the next few years.

Does it really matter since you can change out the bearing, or can you not do that on those model years?

[juiced99ws6]

I switch off between my Boxster and my motorcycle for to and from work. Its 25 miles each way and both give me and great deal of enjoyment and are the perfect way to wake up in the morning and arrive at work smiling. I have put almost 10k miles on mine since I got it last August and haven't had a bit of trouble. My last oil change was completely glitter free and with the amount I drive it I do not foresee having issues. In my opinion the number one cause of problems with our cars is that they get lonely, depressed, and want to punish you for not taking them out more often.

[BoxsterSteve]

Originally Posted by Giller

Does it really matter since you can change out the bearing, or can you not do that on those model years?

Bearing is physically too large to be removed without complete engine disassembly.