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MWH · 03-23-2012, 12:41 PM

I'm new to the forum as I'm doing research for a possible Boxster purchase in the fall. I've found alot of information regarding this IMS issue. I've spoken with Porsche mechanics in my area as well...My impressions are the defect or whatever you want to call it is real...

I counted 43 listed engine failures on another forum. While many weren't diagnosed because of the cost of teardowns they displayed they same characteristics of an IMS failure...

I really like the Boxster and if I do get one this fall I see a IMS guardian or upgraded bearing as part of the cost.

03-23-2012, 12:41 PM	#23
MWH Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 8	I'm new to the forum as I'm doing research for a possible Boxster purchase in the fall. I've found alot of information regarding this IMS issue. I've spoken with Porsche mechanics in my area as well...My impressions are the defect or whatever you want to call it is real... I counted 43 listed engine failures on another forum. While many weren't diagnosed because of the cost of teardowns they displayed they same characteristics of an IMS failure... I really like the Boxster and if I do get one this fall I see a IMS guardian or upgraded bearing as part of the cost.