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No, you didn't make a huge mistake. Virtually all 986 and early 987 Boxsters are selling very cheaply in relation to the design, handling, performance and status they provide and one of the reasons for that is the issue with respect to the IMS bearing. Porsche, of course, will not provide numbers but a glance at the poll on this site shows that about 92% of respondents have not had an IMS faliure. Admitttedly, this is a relatively small sample size, still.....
If you are not a gambler, upgrade the bearing and replace the clutch at the same time. The $3000.00 or so invested will not only provide peace of mind, but should add significantly to resale value for an educated buyer. And even when you add 3K to the purchase price, I can virtually guarantee that you would be hard pressed to find any other car that can provide as much bang for the buck!
Brad
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