How many of us have not changed the IMS

[Chuck W.]

Originally Posted by 98Sixer

I am currently in the market for a '97-'01 986 and won't even consider a car if the IMS has not been replaced. Definitely less cars to choose from, but this way I don't have the expense or the worry if a PO has it already taken care of.

Call me crazy, but not willing to take the 1%-8% chance on an original IMS car. I have spoken with 3 sellers already with new IMS that had them replaced along with their motors when the original bearings went out.

I understand your position, but what if the PO had the IMS bearing replaced without the proper pre-check to ensure it qualified for the aftermarket IMS bearing? There are stories out there about IMS bearing being replaced then the engine blowing due to another issue. IMHO, you would be better off finding the right Boxster, getting a PPI done then, if the IMS bearing hasn't been replaced, have it done.