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Originally Posted by polkfarmboy
What years should one avoid with regards to the ims prob? My brother is a mechanic so I am thinking a used boxter with 70k miles for $11000
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IMS is not a problem if you can inexpesively replace the bearing. This is the case with 1997-2004. Some 2005's can have their bearings pulled with the engine in place, but you only know by taking down the transmission. 2005-2008 can not be replaced without splitting open the engine but the bearing is probably fine for the first 100K miles and depending on how regularly the right kind of oil was circulating through the engine. After 100K miles the bearing should be replaced at some point but you're basically gambling it won't.
A Boxster for $11K is probably a Boxster that really costs $16-18K once you start replacing the shocks, clutch/ims/rms, water pump/coolant tank/thermostat, AOS and probably the rotors/pads. I did all that between 70K -90K miles and spent over $10K. Since your brother is a mechanic you should save some money but the parts are still the major part of the expense.
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