03-04-2010, 06:31 PM
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It depends upon how you plan on trying to sell the car. Cars.com, Autotrader, Ebay, etc. I frankly would not bother. Most of those buyers would not be informed enough to understand the benefit. If you were to advertise on Porsche specific internet boards.....it would be worth EVERY NICKEL.
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03-04-2010, 08:27 PM
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Jake,
Just had my IMS retrofit done, but forgot about the decal. My mechanic went through Charles.... does that still qualify for a sticker?
thanks,
Ken
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03-05-2010, 03:09 AM
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Engine Surgeon
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Location: Cleveland GA USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boxster44
Jake,
Just had my IMS retrofit done, but forgot about the decal. My mechanic went through Charles.... does that still qualify for a sticker?
thanks,
Ken
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Charles doesn't offer the decals, its just a Flat Six offering.. The serialization and decals keep people honest.
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IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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03-05-2010, 04:20 AM
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The car has over 90k. If I was a "qualified Porsche technician" and I wanted to replace the bearing I'd use the original Porsche part cause i'd probably get a good discount. The original has lasted over 90k. Then I'd put a sticker on the car like the people who change the oil (All parts replaced with original Porsche parts).
Then after 180k miles I'd probably be tired of this old car and want a new one
Last edited by pboxstercar; 03-05-2010 at 04:33 AM.
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03-05-2010, 08:27 AM
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I'd say NO!
You won't recoup the cost.
If a buyer wants to buy your car, they'll buy your car.
If not, they won't.
The IMS bearing won't be a factor at all.
Save the money and spend the Labor on detailing or cosmetics and you'll get more bang for the buck - car will sell faster too!
Cheers!
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03-08-2010, 08:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lil bastard
I'd say NO!
You won't recoup the cost.
If a buyer wants to buy your car, they'll buy your car.
If not, they won't.
The IMS bearing won't be a factor at all.
Save the money and spend the Labor on detailing or cosmetics and you'll get more bang for the buck - car will sell faster too!
Cheers!
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03-05-2010, 11:28 AM
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Engine Surgeon
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Location: Cleveland GA USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pboxstercar
The car has over 90k. If I was a "qualified Porsche technician" and I wanted to replace the bearing I'd use the original Porsche part cause i'd probably get a good discount. The original has lasted over 90k. Then I'd put a sticker on the car like the people who change the oil (All parts replaced with original Porsche parts).
Then after 180k miles I'd probably be tired of this old car and want a new one 
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There is no Porsche replacement IMS Bearing.
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IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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03-05-2010, 11:40 AM
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"There is no Porsche replacement IMS Bearing"
How about just replacing the bolts?
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03-05-2010, 01:27 PM
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Engine Surgeon
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Location: Cleveland GA USA
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Which bolts?
How do the bolts create a bearing failure?
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IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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03-04-2010, 10:09 PM
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Why not offer to do it for the cost of parts only - to sweeten the deal - if the buyer asks whether it's been done? If they don't ask, you haven't put any time or money in. If they do ask and want the bearing installed, make it a negotiating point. Worst case you throw in the cost of the bearing and your installation labor to make the deal. I don't see how you can lose doing it this way; you certainly won't be any worse off and you may be a lot better off.
Ten yr old high mileage Boxsters are so cheap and plentiful at this point that I think most prospective buyers are focused on price more than anything. Great physical and mechanical condition along with service recs will likely get you a little more $ and make it sell faster.
Jake did my IMS, but I don't think doing it for your car would add a lot of value for sale purposes. I got mine done because I'm in for the long haul, was ready for a clutch, and it gave me piece of mind. I were in the market for a car like yours, and knew about the retrofit and what it would cost to have done, $550 to have you do it would most def be a deal MAKER for me. And if I could get a fresh clutch and IMS done for $500 in parts, that would be even better.
Last edited by gschotland; 03-04-2010 at 10:18 PM.
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03-05-2010, 02:22 AM
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Ims
I think 99.99% of the potential buyers won't even know what an IMS is much less the potential problem that it can cause.
If you where keeping it or turning into a track car the I would do it otherwise don't
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