2005 Porsche Boxster Base Convertible 2-Door 2.7L 48,000 miles

I have had multiple questions about the IMS Bearing. It has not been replaced. I have reduced the Buy It Now Price by $2,000 to make up for that. However, there is a prevention according to Porsche Auto Clubs: Prevention First of all, there’s no need to loose sleep over IMS failures! The best preventative measures that can be taken are to be religious with your maintenance schedule. But keep reading, there’s more that you can do. So what can be done to minimize the likelihood of an IMS failure?: Although a greatly debated subject, most experts agree that more frequent oil changes every 6 months or 5,000 miles is a good first step. If you drive short distances frequently or in cold climates, more frequent changes every 3,000 miles or 3 months is advisable. One of the most common sources of trouble in bearings is wear and pitting caused by foreign particles and is responsible for 70% of all early bearing failures. As the IMS Retrofit employs an open bearing and is lubricated by engine oil in the crankcase, filtration is even more important. We use factory Mann, Mahle, or Hengst oil filters because of their high quality standards. Secondly, use of premium engine oil such as Total Quartz 5w40 (which is a Porsche approved oil) can also provide added protection to all critical engine components. By no means should you use any oil thinner than a 0w40 – do not use 0w30, 5w30, or 10w30 viscosities! Also, use of low SAPS oil (has less Zn and P) isn’t recommended. Lastly, actually driving your Porsche more often and avoiding higher gears in order to keep the revs above 2500-3000 rpm is another good step to take to improve the life of the ball-bearing in the intermediate shaft(the faster you spin the IMS bearing, the longer it will last and less it will wear). Although there is limited data, the general trend is that lower mileage vehicles with infrequent oil changes or driven light-footed (as in run at low speed/engine rpms) are most likely to suffer a failure rather than those cars that are driven hard and well-maintained. Along with more frequent oil changes, the addition of a magnetic drain plug coupled with close inspection of the oil filter and magnet at these shorter intervals may help owners identify a failure in its early stages, but later models using the single row bearing can fail with little warning. When inspecting the filter and magnetic drain plug, ferromagnetic debris from the intermediate shaft bearing can be identified easily, appearing like silver glitter. Larger debris than this is indicative of a complete failure. With proper lubrication, more frequent oil changes, and spirited driving, longevity of your original IMS can be greatly extended. Do these things and you get $2,000 off for nothing!! The mid engine drives with great stability in rain and snow. It also handles exceptionally well on almost any turn. 2/3 life left (estimated) on Potenza radials. Front and rear trunks allow for exceptional cargo space.One touch convertible top in great condition, works perfectly.. In Excellent mechanical condition throughout. Key Details •48,050 Miles •Silver •6 Cylinder Engine •Gasoline •Manual Transmission •2 wheel drive - rear •Two Door Convertible •VIN: WP0CA298X5U711705 Installed Options •CD Player •Heated Seats •Keyless Entry •Leather Seats •Power Locks •Power Windows •Premium Wheels