Fixing the IMS Bearing - or not?

[algiorda]

I'm in the same position as you. I do have a 2004 Special Edition with 54k miles. I am the 3rd owner. The 1st owner hardly put any miles on the vehicle and took amazing care of the vehicle for 24k miles. I have no records on the 2nd owner and the 26k or so miles he/she put on it.

I have decided not to gamble and to get the IMS done. I hate driving a ticking time bomb. There is no guarantee with a new IMS it won't fail, but I think I reduce my chances by a lot.
My Indy estimates a 30% failure rate for my year Boxsters.