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thstone · 12-28-2012, 10:50 AM

For what its worth, Excellence magazine's Porsche Buyers Guide, (published in 2012) says the following about the Boxster IMS bearing issue:

"For the best chance of avoiding the common engine problems, which can affect any 986, look for Boxsters with at least 50,000 miles. RMS and IMS bearing problems usually (but not always) happen sooner if they are going to happen." (pg 26)

There seems to be a lot of disagreement on the IMS bearing issue, even among experts. I am just posting Excellence magazine's printed statement on the issue, not my own opinion. As I said, take it for what it might be worth.

12-28-2012, 10:50 AM	#12
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	For what its worth, Excellence magazine's Porsche Buyers Guide, (published in 2012) says the following about the Boxster IMS bearing issue: "For the best chance of avoiding the common engine problems, which can affect any 986, look for Boxsters with at least 50,000 miles. RMS and IMS bearing problems usually (but not always) happen sooner if they are going to happen." (pg 26) There seems to be a lot of disagreement on the IMS bearing issue, even among experts. I am just posting Excellence magazine's printed statement on the issue, not my own opinion. As I said, take it for what it might be worth. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 12-28-2012 at 10:55 AM.