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thom4782 · 07-04-2013, 06:15 PM

Are you aware of the IMS bearing issue?

Low mileage cars tend to have higher rates of IMS bearing failures than higher mileage cars. If you replace the IMSB alone as a preventative measure, it will cost about $1800. If you add a new clutch into the mix, then add another $600-$800 to the total cost.

You might use this piece of information to push the price even lower. In my locality - northern CA - a base Boxster goes between $14K and $16K for a private sale. Trade in value is about $2K less.

If the seller is asking $11K, I'd offer $9.5 and use the difference to replace the IMSB given the prior damage.

07-04-2013, 06:15 PM	#13
thom4782 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Foster City CA Posts: 1,099	Are you aware of the IMS bearing issue? Low mileage cars tend to have higher rates of IMS bearing failures than higher mileage cars. If you replace the IMSB alone as a preventative measure, it will cost about $1800. If you add a new clutch into the mix, then add another $600-$800 to the total cost. You might use this piece of information to push the price even lower. In my locality - northern CA - a base Boxster goes between $14K and $16K for a private sale. Trade in value is about $2K less. If the seller is asking $11K, I'd offer $9.5 and use the difference to replace the IMSB given the prior damage.