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YOUR RESEARCH2004 996 4S Cab advise.
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Buy the car, and replace the IMSB when you do the clutch.
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First time Porsche buyer. I'm looking at a 2004 4s Cab. It's 6 speed with 33k miles. 2 owners. All service records. No oil leaks and RMS done at 10k miles. No history of IMS getting replaced. Everything checks out with the car. PPI pending.
Can I get away with getting the IMS done when the clutch needs to be replaced down the road? I've read a lot about the ims issues and I'm getting cold feet.
Anything I should know before I buy? Price $35k.
Actually the one in looking at has Tiptr, I drive a lot and am always in traffic so 6 speed would kill me. It's Guards Red, 04 Cab 4S as well, little more mileage at 65k.
do a search here, you'll find a thousand threads on the subject. Generally higher mileage cars are less prone.
2003 Carrera 4S Speed Yellow / 1955 356 Continental 1500 Rust Red
Adcampo, I know that for a newbie the IMSB issue can be overwhelming, but for anyone who has owned a 996 for more than 3 weeks, it's an issue that most would rather have toothpicks shoved under their fingernails than discuss again.
Don't let the IMSB issue scare you off. I replaced mine at 100,000 miles (and just as a preventative maintenance measure). Buy the car, and replace the IMSB when you do the clutch. That's my $0.02.
P.S. You will love the car!
