Most reliable Porsche long term?

[rondocap]

So the upgraded ims and clutch should run around $2k? Are they both always done together?

[litespeedp]

Bought my 2000 S six speed stick this summer with 60 thou miles.Very quickly had my indie garage do the LN IMS upgrade and RMS just to be safe.REAL peace of mind.Was with him when he did it and my original parts were perfect.Did clutch while in there as well.

This whole exercise suits my personal risk tolerance.This is similar to the idea of purchasing an extended warranty only better as it will avert the rare possibility of a huge problem.I did my research on the issue and planned to do it.I spent just under 3 grand and I intend to keep the car.I can now drive it as Porsche intended it to be driven!

My first Porsche !

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by rondocap

So the upgraded ims and clutch should run around $2k? Are they both always done together?

they're not required to be done together, but most of the work to get to the bearing is the same as replacing the clutch, so a lot of people do them together to save the double labor cost. same with the RMS. it's not a requirement, but the labor to get to it is mostly done when a clutch is done.

[V-Rod]

Originally Posted by rondocap

So the upgraded ims and clutch should run around $2k? Are they both always done together?

Rondo, I purchased my 986 with 73k miles with the intention of doing the clutch and IMS in the spring. I knowingly and specifically purchased a 986 with this looming IMS issue and included that along with a few other upgrades and maintenance into my planned budget. I have read numerous times how well made the Boxster is and that it is one of the most reliable cars made. So it has one weak spot that does not rear it's head on every 986. Fix it (improved design) and then drive with complete peace of mind. If you lose sleep over it, fix it sooner. I read here that Flat Six Innovations (Jake Raby) has a bearing coming out in the February time frame. I figure I will wait to see if and how that one works out or just get the LN engineering kit. The clutch is in the same location so might as well do that while you are in there and have peace of mind that the clutch is new.