'03 S - Two Mechanics say Yes & One says No - IMS

[coreseller]

Originally Posted by evomind

I think a lot of it comes from aftermarket companies that have bills to pay and families to feed too.
Granted, certain years have had issues, but not ALL generations.
Ive said I was in the market for 97-99 and all I got was "you better upgrade the IMS asap...."
Those years didn't have an issue, but "I better change it out pronto and spend 3k" or whatever.
If the car has miles on it and the IMS is fine, why even change it at all?
Of all the cars Ive owned, of all the car boards ive been on, Ive never seen people so eager to replace parts that aren't broken.

You sound very well versed on the topic.

I suggest you do a little more research on what actually occurs when the non-broken parts do actually break.

[evomind]

Originally Posted by coreseller

You sound very well versed on the topic.

I suggest you do a little more research on what actually occurs when the non-broken parts do actually break.

The motor pops.
If, if, if.....If the queen had balls she would be the king.
The 97-99 cars, and any other car have just as much chance breaking a rod as grenading an IMS.
Are you gonna tear down your engine tomorrow?
Have you researched what happens if you break a rod? Or wrist pin? Or piston?
The list goes on.
Watch out for lightening too.

Look, im not saying there isn't cause for concern for CERTAIN years, so be it, take cautionary action. But to have that same urgency on every Boxster ever built is just paranoia.
I stand behind what Ive said.