New owner of 2001 Boxster S

[Mike689]

Yeah I screwed up I know. It has 78,000 miles, It had the 60,000 mile service at 65,000 miles and it is in great condition and has never been in a wreck. However the tires need to be replaced because of nails, the radio isn't working, the fuel tank valve, it needs a clutch job, and the IMS replacement and probably other things I don't know about yet. I guess the RMS gets replaced at the same time the IMS does?

The $4,000 quote was for the clutch and IMS.

[TypeA]

Different does not mean harder. The same principles of automotive repair apply and Porsche did not reinvent anything when they built your car. Granted Ive done some limited work on my car (Im still a fairly new owner) but in my limited experience the design of a Porsche is actually fascinating, you can tell that much forethought went into their cars and its refreshing to work on such a well thought-out car. There is a wealth of information and a solid community for these cars here on this forum and elsewhere on the net. Not sure how all the Porsche Clubs work but from what Ive read my local club membership gets you access to technicians, advice and access to technical repair manuals. Of course the sources Kevin H recommended are a great starting point, read up on what these things take and know that with time and patience you can do your own work for a fraction of what it will run you to have someone else do it.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by TypeA

Different does not mean harder....

For $100 or less, you can get a decent used clutch from eBay or a forum member. Used tires or Craigslist are a good possibility to get you by. The IMS is a very scary DIY, but very doable with some aptitude and research. RMS is not as scary as the IMS, but best to buy a couple for when you destroy the new seal on your first attempt.

If you are willing to take a little risk and get dirty, you can get that $4k to under $500. Then again, for what you have in the car, it may be best to stick with a pro.