I LOVE my 1998 986 with now...44K miles.
Was very excited to bond with the other Boxster owner at my company.
But, a couple of months later- I ran out to see his newer model (by a few years, albeit with some more miles) being towed away (with the big pool of synthetic being soaked up on the ground).
Like a bad crime scene, it's hard to get out of one's mind...
Clutch/Lt. Wt. Flywheel/Bearing Upgrade for about $2300 (when my clutch has more miles before needing replacement) or a Commuter Car to relieve the miles and some of the risk?
Again, I love the car...I appreciate it more every time I drive it or wash it.
I don't love the possibility of an engine failure that costs as much or more to fix than what I paid for it.
The IMS failure possibility is real to me. My car was not driven hard nor was the one I saw towed away.
So, my current plan is to get the IMS upgraded + an inexpensive commuter car + drive it hard when I want to.
Will be more than I bargained for, but the Boxster has turned out to be better than I bargained for too.
Hope it all turns out well.
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