Can't believe we own a Porsche Boxster!

[Tcar]

Originally Posted by BhamBox

It has not had the IMSB done, but I've heard that the Tiptronic's don't have this problem as much, and you can cut the oil filter to check for metal shavings before it goes out. I'm still on the fence about getting it replaced.

That is not true, Tips have the same engine with the same issues and the same IMSB.
More expensive to repair too.

Once you have metal shavings in the filter your engine is probably history... an expensive doorstop.

[BhamBox]

Holy crap what did I get my self into...lol!!! I found a great shop in Bham, now I need to find out what this is going to cost because I'm already fretting over this ticking time bomb. I thought I was safe because of the low miles and Tiptronic, but instead I would been better of with a high mileage stick. I have a lot to learn! This forum is freaking awesome, I can't believe everyone taking the time to help a newbie. Hopefully, I can contribute to the forum and pay it forward. I will post some pictures soon.

[BrokenLinkage]

In Bham:
1) Momentum Motorsports near Pelham, specifically Carl.
2) Eurasian Motors in Southside (don't believe the "asian," you will only see Porsches there), they are all good there but no pampered waiting area.
3) Tom Williams is pretty ok for a dealership, but there are no bargains
4) learn to do your own oil changes and save about $100 per, gain some knowlege of your car & street cred from doing them.
5) strongly consider PCA mbrshp & DE @ Barber.
BOL

[Alan Mackew]

We have our 2003 2.7 Tiptronic for 4 months 52,000 kms, serviced every year irrespective of distance travelled, in some cases only 1-2000 kms per year, we love the car but agree that this IMS spook tends to undermine the ownership experience.
We have put another 3000 kms on it since buying it, its running perfectly so far.

Since we only paid about 25% of the original purchase price for what looks and drives like a new car I guess if it gives us another 5 years of enjoyment without major equipment failure, we will be ahead of the first owner who experienced a $100,000 depreciation in just over 52,000 kms, Porsches are expensive here in Australia.

BTW i'm 76 years old, maybe I will have a major equipment failure first,

Cheers Alan

[BhamBox]

Originally Posted by BrokenLinkage

In Bham:
1) Momentum Motorsports near Pelham, specifically Carl.
2) Eurasian Motors in Southside (don't believe the "asian," you will only see Porsches there), they are all good there but no pampered waiting area.
3) Tom Williams is pretty ok for a dealership, but there are no bargains
4) learn to do your own oil changes and save about $100 per, gain some knowlege of your car & street cred from doing them.
5) strongly consider PCA mbrshp & DE @ Barber.
BOL

Thank you for your recommendations! I'm kind of leaning towards Momentum even though it is a little further from Trussville. I watched a YouTube video on how to do a Boxster oil change and it was a lot easier than I thought. I was anticipating it to be harder based on the cost of the oil change from Momentum and Eurasian. I will check out PCA/Barber.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by BhamBox

Thank you for your recommendations! I'm kind of leaning towards Momentum even though it is a little further from Trussville. I watched a YouTube video on how to do a Boxster oil change and it was a lot easier than I thought. I was anticipating it to be harder based on the cost of the oil change from Momentum and Eurasian. I will check out PCA/Barber.

I use to live in Roebuck Plaza.

[Giller]

Originally Posted by BhamBox

Holy crap what did I get my self into...lol!!! I found a great shop in Bham, now I need to find out what this is going to cost because I'm already fretting over this ticking time bomb. I thought I was safe because of the low miles and Tiptronic, but instead I would been better of with a high mileage stick. I have a lot to learn! This forum is freaking awesome, I can't believe everyone taking the time to help a newbie. Hopefully, I can contribute to the forum and pay it forward. I will post some pictures soon.

A ticking time bomb it is not. Don't let the masses scare you. A ticking time bomb implies that it will explode....whereas the huge, vast majority of these cars don't. Only a small percentage of cars will experience IMS failures, and of those, not all of them are toast. I've known a few people who found metal shavings and lived to talk about it - without a full engine rebuild or anything. It's shocks me how many people have changed out the IMS only to find their IMS was pristine.

Do the normal maintenance you would on any car - regular oil changes, lots of driving and push the pedal down now and then and the odds are in your favour that all will be well.