model year info / my 1st drive

[clickman]

Originally Posted by baxster

I reread the section on problem areas. I didn't see anything on occurence or % chance of the problem happening.

The price range I'm looking at for a used Boxster isn't too much more than what it would cost for an engine rebuild/swap/etc. It would be nice to know what my odds are that my investment (if you can call it that) is going to almost double in price. Even an IMS prevention repair is pricey.

So what would you say the odds of an IMS failure are? 10%, 20%, 30%...

The reason Mike didn't quote a % is because there ain't one to be had.

The problem with a poll, as has been discussed on this issue before, is that you won't get a true representation of the problem because most people don't have an issue, and they won't be paying attention and responding.

[baxster]

Originally Posted by clickman

The problem with a poll, as has been discussed on this issue before, is that you won't get a true representation of the problem because most people don't have an issue, and they won't be paying attention and responding.

Good point. I think the title is important. Eg., "Important 986 Poll" would be better than "IMS Poll". Hopefully that will get the attention of those on the forum, without IMS problems, to participate.

[clickman]

I'm no forum demographics expert, but I would think that most of the people that own Boxsters don't go to forums, unless they're having a problem. So you're not going to get their "no problem" vote, because they don't care.

Buy the car because you really like it, and then just enjoy it. When it's time to have the clutch done, do the IMS and RMS at the same time.

Don't worry about Jake's 20-odd other major engine failure modes.