MessyMarvin

I am curious what you all think of this car? I was set on ordering a 981 Boxster, but now I am thinking about wanting a back seat due to having 3 kids, at least I would be able to take a few of them at times. Now I am between a CPO 911 Cabrio or New Audi S5 Cabrio.

http://ucl.porsche.de/ucl/plsql/usa/...&pnr_=1&lnr_=5

I have read to stay away from 2005, but after researching I have not found many reasons why. I am a little concerned about the low miles, but it is a CPO so I have 2 years of coverage.

My biggest issue is Owning it past the CPO, would that be a huge concern or do you think IMS/RMS issues would show up in the next 2 years? I will be putting about 8-10K miles a year on it.

Thank you

IamSMC

Actually, I've heard to stay away from '05s and '06s 3.6s, 3.8s are good from the get go

997 3.6s and/or 3.8s owners please chime in

MessyMarvin

Interesting, I did not even pay attention to if it was 3.8 or 3.6 specific.

IamSMC

Just read this on another thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/10010894-post7.html

AP997S

Forum paranoia surrounding IMS failures is the root of this notion. Do as much research as you can and decide if the risk is supported by facts. Nobody can clearly provide failure rates of either the single or double bearing IMS.

I'm sure there have been catastrophic engine failures due to the IMS but without statistical relevant proof it's simply an overstated issue.

IamSMC

Gotta agree with you

I would find it hard to believe IMS failure is an expected issue across the board covering 3.6 and 3.8 motors...