2001 boxster s ims bearing question

[BoxMann]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

2006 to 2008 is the non serviceable bearings.

Yes, and that takes away the option to make the concern go away preemptively. OTOH, the newer larger bearing on the 987.1 supposedly has a much lower failure rate. JPF, I'm new here on the Forum, and I suspect that this has been discussed ad nauseum, but would you be comfortable buying a 2006 -2008? I'm asking because I'm in the market for an S, no particular year, but probably prefer '03 - '04, or maybe '05.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by BoxMann

Yes, and that takes away the option to make the concern go away preemptively. OTOH, the newer larger bearing on the 987.1 supposedly has a much lower failure rate. JPF, I'm new here on the Forum, and I suspect that this has been discussed ad nauseum, but would you be comfortable buying a 2006 -2008? I'm asking because I'm in the market for an S, no particular year, but probably prefer '03 - '04, or maybe '05.

The failure rate for the 06-08 is extremely low. On the LN site the question was posed and was basically answered with a “don”t worry about it”. Overall the general numbers for FAILURE are low as well. But, something to consider for sure.