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03' 996 3.6

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YOUR RESEARCH03' 996 3.6

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Yes,..Porsche's have 1 defect it seems once fixed they can be close to bullet proof and then its just general maintenance I sure hope this car is that way is 18 K for a clean looking 03 with 74 K miles a fair price ??

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Yes,..Porsche's have 1 defect it seems once fixed they can be close to bullet proof and then its just general maintenance I sure hope this car is that way is 18 K for a clean looking 03 with 74 K miles a fair price ??

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Is there a major concern with the IMS bearing with this engine,...It has 73 K miles, What should I look out for with this year car,.. they are asking 18 K for the car,.?? and it is a rag top. Thanks Frank

POST 3Original post

Drive it till it breaks then park it. No, seriously great cars if well maintained. Drive it. Look at records. IF good get PPI from a 996 indy specialist. If it blows up part it out. Remember 90% of these cars dont have a IMSB failure. But, also remember that parts suppliers will remind you of the 55 ways for the 996 to fail you.

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But the 10% of the people who gets the IMSB issue, they are 100% responsible for the $15K rebuild. Do it or don't do it at your own risk. The 2003 is susceptible.

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Caveat emptor Owning a used car carries the risk of mechanical breakdown without factory warranty. Some exceptions may apply.

POST 6Original post

Hi, I have a 2002, 996 with the 3.6 L engine. it has 120000 miles. I am having a blast, great cars, mine had the IMS fixed when it had 1000000. My recommendation is take it to a Porsche mechanic and fix it it will cost you 2k, if you take it to the mechanic and want to check it it will cost you also 2k because it is all labor.

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Yes,..Porsche's have 1 defect it seems once fixed they can be close to bullet proof and then its just general maintenance I sure hope this car is that way is 18 K for a clean looking 03 with 74 K miles a fair price ??

POST 8Original post

spend the money to have a clutch and IMS installed. than you will have a new clutch and a super reliable engine.... not to mention a better nights sleep. great cars! huge bang for the buck when sorted out!

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