96redLT4

Hi. I have had my car since new. 15.3K essentially trouble free miles. Do I have to worry about the IMS failure? Mine is I think a late 2005 build with the above M97 engine code. Any help would be much appreciated.
Jim

w00tPORSCHE

Although extremely rare, early model 997’s (called 997.1) had IMS (intermediate shaft failure) and RMS (rear main seal) issues. PASM (Porsche active suspension management) is reliable despite its complexity, but as cars get older, the active dampers may fail and that is an expensive repair bill. Other than that, the 997.1 has no specific issues. For people who are in the market for a used 997.1, I usually suggest looking for 997’s from June ’06 or newer since there was a final change for the IMS starting from MY06. Now the real question is how come you only have 15K miles in 5 yrs ?? Prolonged periods of garage exposure and short trips are not good for Porsches.

96redLT4

I know. It pains me. My office is now right down the street from my home, and frankly I work too much. I am trying to justify buying a new GTS GT3 or TT. I really love my car and its just barely broken in! Thanks for your help.
Jim

Edgy01

This is a very common problem for 997S OWNERS---working too much. (The engines are reliable). Since most Porsche buyers are Type A personalities with a tendency to work too much the cars sit idle too much of the year. Make a point to get that car out and put it through the wringer. My 2006 car is approaching 55,000 with few faults--because I drive it quite a bit. They do better when driven.

96redLT4

Good advice Dan. I need to take the 154 over to see you, as I'm just up the road in Pismo!
Jim

Edgy01

Definitely come down. I'll provide directions for a great ride!