Should I perform LN IMS update before selling like new boxster?

[Jake Raby]

Originally Posted by Boxster44

Jake,

Just had my IMS retrofit done, but forgot about the decal. My mechanic went through Charles.... does that still qualify for a sticker?

thanks,

Ken

Charles doesn't offer the decals, its just a Flat Six offering.. The serialization and decals keep people honest.

The car has over 90k. If I was a "qualified Porsche technician" and I wanted to replace the bearing I'd use the original Porsche part cause i'd probably get a good discount. The original has lasted over 90k. Then I'd put a sticker on the car like the people who change the oil (All parts replaced with original Porsche parts).

Then after 180k miles I'd probably be tired of this old car and want a new one

[Lil bastard]

I'd say NO!

You won't recoup the cost.

If a buyer wants to buy your car, they'll buy your car.

If not, they won't.

The IMS bearing won't be a factor at all.

Save the money and spend the Labor on detailing or cosmetics and you'll get more bang for the buck - car will sell faster too!

Cheers!

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by Lil bastard

I'd say NO!

You won't recoup the cost.

If a buyer wants to buy your car, they'll buy your car.

If not, they won't.

The IMS bearing won't be a factor at all.

Save the money and spend the Labor on detailing or cosmetics and you'll get more bang for the buck - car will sell faster too!

Cheers!

+1

[Jake Raby]

Originally Posted by pboxstercar

The car has over 90k. If I was a "qualified Porsche technician" and I wanted to replace the bearing I'd use the original Porsche part cause i'd probably get a good discount. The original has lasted over 90k. Then I'd put a sticker on the car like the people who change the oil (All parts replaced with original Porsche parts).

Then after 180k miles I'd probably be tired of this old car and want a new one

There is no Porsche replacement IMS Bearing.

"There is no Porsche replacement IMS Bearing"

How about just replacing the bolts?

[Jake Raby]

Which bolts?

How do the bolts create a bearing failure?

[jmatta]

The mechanics I'm friends with are always in pursuit of perfection...for the minimal dollars, why wouldn't you do the update since you're already in there? And install a new clutch to boot...I think that would make the car very appealing.

If you're looking to make big bucks, I think you're chasing the wrong animal.

I always find it curious that someone new posts an IMS question - then never responds. Be careful folks.