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996 targa IMS valuation question

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Local Porsche dealer replaced engine under warranty with Porsche re-manufactured M96.
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Replace ims as a preventative measure

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Current owner has followed service recommendations form independent Porsche specialist throughout his ownership (3 yrs), except for the recommendation to replace IMS as a preventative measure.
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Replace engine

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Local Porsche dealer replaced engine under warranty with Porsche re-manufactured M96.
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996 targa IMS valuation question

Replace ims as a preventative measure

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Current owner has followed service recommendations form independent Porsche specialist throughout his ownership (3 yrs), except for the recommendation to replace IMS as a preventative measure.
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I'm considering the purchase of my first Porsche, a 2003 996 Targa with 57,000 miles and pretty decent record of service, especially last 3 years. The car suffered IMS failure at 19k miles in 2005. Local Porsche dealer replaced engine under warranty with Porsche re-manufactured M96. Current owner has followed service recommendations form independent Porsche specialist throughout his ownership (3 yrs), except for the recommendation to replace IMS as a preventative measure. My question is what is the consensus on how much to discount the sellers asking price, which is already at the high end of available market guides? Any feedback is appreciated

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