Opinions are welcome on IMS issue. ...I know

[mfm22]

It's been beaten to death so consider this a revival

986 in question is new to me - one previous owner , 53k miles ,2002 base 2.7
Since having it (2-3 weeks). I had the following done
Tuned up ,plugs ,tubes filters etc. oil & gear oil changed , front brakes rotors /pads / flushed fluid and added braided lines
Just put on continental DWS06 tires (want to drive it in winter -no snow )

So I've put a few $$ in already. All just regular maintenance things that should be done

That IMS bearing issue is still looming. Like a buzzard circling What I don't get is the car is 14 yrs old with 53k miles and runs great !

I'm wondering how many owners have chosen to just drive with original bearing and enjoy the car as is ? I know the #s. Single row 8% failure etc.
so I guess the question is. " do you feel lucky". There is a 90% chance of good times

The $2100 for the job is the issue. If it were $500 it's done. The other factors are additional "while we're in there". Clutch ,flywheel , RMS Etc.

I guess we are or were in the same boat. Just how you handle it