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thstone · 12-26-2011, 11:31 AM

Post some pic's of your car and welcome to the Forum!

The IMS is not as big of a problem as these forums make it out to be. My 1999 has 100,000 miles on the original IMS and the engine runs like its brand new. Two of my friends with Boxsters had their IMS bearing replaced (both at over 80,000 miles) because of the worry and both bearings were in perfectly good condition.

These engines are made to rev so don't be afraid to drive it like it was meant to be driven and enjoy yourself.

12-26-2011, 11:31 AM	#7
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	Post some pic's of your car and welcome to the Forum! The IMS is not as big of a problem as these forums make it out to be. My 1999 has 100,000 miles on the original IMS and the engine runs like its brand new. Two of my friends with Boxsters had their IMS bearing replaced (both at over 80,000 miles) because of the worry and both bearings were in perfectly good condition. These engines are made to rev so don't be afraid to drive it like it was meant to be driven and enjoy yourself. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor