Need help with VIN

[fullthrottle52]

Originally Posted by Giller

And then there are many owners fully aware of the IMS issue - but chose to ignore it as it impacts only a small percentage.

Sometimes it's nothing to do with education, but owners who don't see the value in spending thousands when odds are greater then 90% that your IMS will be fine.

When you are paying $10,000 for a 5 year old Camry that is a good risk. If you are paying $25,000 for an 11 year old car with known (small percent agreed) issues, you are playing in a different league. My only issue in starting this thread was to see if the bearing in the car I was looking at is replaceable or not. I have to justify if paying a premium price and another $2,500 to replace this garage queen's bearing so I can drive with peace of mind. I have owned 2 early year water cooled Porshes and replaced both with L&N bearings for peace of mind. Others can ignore the issue if the want.

[husker boxster]

Based on the spec sheet Steve ran, it looks like it has great options and colors.

Assuming no mechanical issues, I've never minded paying a bit extra to get something I want. The enjoyment far outlasts the extra money spent.

[Giller]

Originally Posted by fullthrottle52

When you are paying $10,000 for a 5 year old Camry that is a good risk. If you are paying $25,000 for an 11 year old car with known (small percent agreed) issues, you are playing in a different league. My only issue in starting this thread was to see if the bearing in the car I was looking at is replaceable or not. I have to justify if paying a premium price and another $2,500 to replace this garage queen's bearing so I can drive with peace of mind. I have owned 2 early year water cooled Porshes and replaced both with L&N bearings for peace of mind. Others can ignore the issue if the want.

And if you are that worried, why not spend that money on a newer model year where the IMS doesn't come into play? The price diff between model years is not all that much.

You can get a 2009 Boxster with 60,000km's for $40K Canadian through a Porsche dealership with CPO warranty. That's about $30,000 USD.....only $5000 more than what you are paying at $25....with no IMS worries.

[fullthrottle52]

Originally Posted by Giller

And if you are that worried, why not spend that money on a newer model year where the IMS doesn't come into play? The price diff between model years is not all that much.

You can get a 2009 Boxster with 60,000km's for $40K Canadian through a Porsche dealership with CPO warranty. That's about $30,000 USD.....only $5000 more than what you are paying at $25....with no IMS worries.

I have been looking at newer models also and I agree that is an option.

Thanks for the input.