......I'm new to the Porsche universe.
I'm 50 years old and have owned a Miata for 23 years.
I decided I wanted a Boxster.
I did a LOT of research. I actually work in the auto industry and have a good knowledge of auto manufacturing and how these vehicles work.
I decided that I wanted to own a 2004 "50 Years of 550 Spyder" edition Boxster S. I discovered the IMS issue. I found a car and bought her and then shipped her to Jake Raby at Flat 6 Innovations. If you go to his web site you can see the various preventative maintenance packages he offers.
I asked him to install his "IMS Solution", a new
clutch, flywheel, water pump, rear main seal, spark plugs, serpentine belt and pulleys, Air/Oil Separator, and all three cam chain tensioners.
Yeah. A freaking boatload of money. He sent a great driver who flat bedded my car there and back for me.
Worth...Every....Penny.
A bargain at twice the price.
My wife and I have driven the car on four, cross-country road trips in the nine months I've owned the car. We didn't have to worry about the car.
IMS solution "expensive"? No. It's PRICELESS.
The IMS Solution in an oil fed, plain bearing. ZERO moving parts. Nothing to fail. It will outlast the engine and can actually be transferred to ANOTHER engine.
Just save up and INVEST in the IMS Solution.
Expensive? How much do you think a new engine or new Boxster costs? Not to mention your time and trouble and being without a ride.
Just do it and start enjoying life.
Good luck.
Welcome to the Boxster world. I'm NEVER selling this car. I love her, she makes me smile, and my wife and I are having more fun on our road trips in her.
Cheers!
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