11-25-2018, 06:32 AM
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"50 Years of 550 Spyder"
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Tick-tock....
Don’t suffer “Paralysis by Analysis”.
Get busy livin’
Here:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-porsche-boxster-s-19/
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550 SE #310---"It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow."
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11-25-2018, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Geof3
Honestly, focusing on the IMS is probably not the best choice. Should it be part of the discussion? Sure, but not necessarily a deal killer. The odds are stacked WAY higher it will never be an issue than it will be an issue. If you can find one with it done, good. But don’t necessarily walk away from a good car just because it hasn’t been done. If you have a thorough PPI done and it comes out good then you are way ahead of the game. There are plenty of other things on these aging cars to consider, again not deal killers, but things to be aware of. The search for the ‘one’ is half the fun. Good luck!
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Just to be clear, and perhaps I wasn't, my mindset about this is exactly the way you expressed it: the IMSB should be part of the discussion, but not necessarily a deal-killer. As I said in my OP, on the 986 for $3,000 I can get the clutch/RMS/IMSB replaced and the problem and concern disappears. Cars with a replaced IMSB seem to be selling for a bit more, roughly $1,000 - $2,000 I would estimate. Not saying I would definitely replace the IMSB if I bought one with an original bearing, I might or might not. Would depend on the car's history, oil analysis, etc. But if I needed a clutch, I think I definitely would then.
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11-25-2018, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by NewArt
If we move forward a notch, what are people’s experience with the 987 cars? 2005-08. Apart from the apparently more reliable but more difficult to change IMS.
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FWIW, I've been shying away from looking for the 987's because of (i) the higher price and (ii) not having the option to be preemptive on the IMSB.
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2004 Boxster S, 6 spd, Triple Black
1986 944 Turbo (sold in 1988)
Since then, a 300ZX, a few BMW 3 Series, a few VW's
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11-25-2018, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 10/10ths
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Surprised they would have changed the clutch and RMS and not do the IMSB while they were in there for only a relatively modest additional cost.
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2004 Boxster S, 6 spd, Triple Black
1986 944 Turbo (sold in 1988)
Since then, a 300ZX, a few BMW 3 Series, a few VW's
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11-28-2018, 08:03 PM
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what about the 04' Boxster 550 spyder
are these car worth anything,..FM
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11-29-2018, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by BoxMann
FWIW, I've been shying away from looking for the 987's because of (i) the higher price and (ii) not having the option to be preemptive on the IMSB.
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i. there are 06 base models out there for ~$15K and S models for ~$20K.
ii. the Gen III IMS (06-08) has <1% chance of failure.
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2008 Cayman S Sport - Signal Green
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11-29-2018, 05:44 AM
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"50 Years of 550 Spyder"
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flmont.....
.....yes.....yes they are......
.....They are PRICELESS!
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11-29-2018, 05:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flmont
are these car worth anything,..FM
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Don’t understand what you mean by ‘worth anything’ but 2004 550SE current asking prices are around 12,000 - 29,000 USD.
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Rgds, Fred
#317 550 Spyder Anniversary Edition 2004 Boxster S, 3.8L Flat Six Innovations engine, PSS9s, etc, etc . . .
The contents of my posts are for entertainment only. As confirmed by my many motor sports fails, I am not qualified to give product endorsements or mechanical advice 
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11-29-2018, 06:11 AM
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"50 Years of 550 Spyder"
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Here.....
...Just buy this one and start enjoying life.
https://www.pca.org/classified-ad/332364
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550 SE #310---"It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow."
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12-03-2018, 05:08 PM
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"50 Years of 550 Spyder"
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Here's another.....
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12-03-2018, 05:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by husker boxster
i. there are 06 base models out there for ~$15K and S models for ~$20K.
ii. the Gen III IMS (06-08) has <1% chance of failure.
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I want an S. $20k is probably above my budget. And the ones I'm looking for with under 50k miles are going for more than $20k, at least the real clean ones with an excellent demonstrated, documented service history are.
As far as the failure rate on the 987.1's, not saying you're wrong about the 1%, but I've seen numbers all over the map, just like I've seen numbers all over the map for the Gen 1 and Gen 2.
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1986 944 Turbo (sold in 1988)
Since then, a 300ZX, a few BMW 3 Series, a few VW's
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12-03-2018, 09:22 PM
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Damn Yankee
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Originally Posted by 10/10ths
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Great pic. Print it, frame it, give it as Christmas pics.
Just sayin'...............
TO
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12-04-2018, 04:06 AM
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This looks very familiar - Tail of the Dragon - from one of those photographers that sit on the edge.
I don't see much suspension compression in the front end.
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Originally Posted by TeamOxford
Great pic. Print it, frame it, give it as Christmas pics.
Just sayin'...............
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12-04-2018, 04:11 AM
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These cars seem priceless when you drive them.
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2002 S - old school third pedal
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12-04-2018, 06:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TeamOxford
Great pic. Print it, frame it, give it as Christmas pics.
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I agree. That is ONE AWESOME PICTURE !!
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2004 Boxster S, 6 spd, Triple Black
1986 944 Turbo (sold in 1988)
Since then, a 300ZX, a few BMW 3 Series, a few VW's
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12-04-2018, 10:21 AM
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"50 Years of 550 Spyder"
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Thanks...
...Yes, Tail of the Dragon, "Killboy" photos.
550 SE on OEM M030 suspension.
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12-04-2018, 10:26 AM
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"50 Years of 550 Spyder"
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Ride height shot....
...here she is side on in New Mexico.
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12-08-2018, 09:06 AM
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BoxMann I have an '03 Boxster S, triple black manual, IMS and clutch done about 5k miles ago (have all paperwork), new top 57,000 miles I might part with for the right price. Great car but I want to go aircooled. Where are you located?
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12-08-2018, 09:14 AM
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Here is pic of the '03
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Originally Posted by Stuttgart70
BoxMann I have an '03 Boxster S, triple black manual, IMS and clutch done about 5k miles ago (have all paperwork), new top 57,000 miles I might part with for the right price. Great car but I want to go aircooled. Where are you located?
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12-10-2018, 01:01 PM
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Check your PM.
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Since then, a 300ZX, a few BMW 3 Series, a few VW's
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