IMS bearing replacement

[easiestrider]

I recently bought a 2000 boxster with 41000 mi. I was discussing with my Porsche mechanic replacing the IMS bearing with the clutch to be worry free. He said not a good idea. He believes the failure rate is low and actually replacing the bearing could lower the value of the car as it is recommended that these be replaced every 3 years while an original if not failed early in driving these cars, is more reliable than those with a replacement. He states there are too many mechanics not replacing them correctly and when one buys one with a replacement done, it is a gamble.