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.....the reason this keeps coming up over and over again, is that the 986 has reached the point in her life cycle where she's a $4,000 car and lots of folks who don't have a lot of money, are taking the plunge and buying one.

These folks are trying to own a Porsche "on the cheap" and don't have a lot of money to spare.

So, as a public service to those folks, I will throw in my two cents:

Whatever your budget is for buying a 986, add the amount of money necessary to change the IMS. Just save the extra money. If it's a $4,000 Boxster you are looking to buy, just know that it is actually a $7,000 Boxster.

Good luck.