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Originally Posted by flouese

Just got a call this morning from the repair shop. They pulled the oil filter and it was "full" of metal pieces. I decided not to got further with the investigation to determine if it was the IMS or other parts. Time to source a new motor. Looking at:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-986-Boxster-Complete-Engine-Motor-2-5-2-5L-84k-Miles-M96-20-IMS-UPDATED/263021815320?fits=Year%3A1999%7CMake%3APorsche%7CM odel%3ABoxster&epid=2002468421&hash=item3d3d526618:g:Lc8AAOSwv~1aDInA&vxp=mtr

$3K or best offer. Any suggestions on a best offer?

Sorry to hear that its toast. Bummer.

With only 84K miles and the IMS done, I'd offer $2600 and see what they say. $2750 is about the going price, but even if you had to pay the full $3K you're still not getting a bad deal.