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			Hi, I just bought a mint 1999 boxter 2.5 with 42K miles. It runs and sounds perfect. With less IMS risk than the 2000-2005 models is it worth it to upgrade, considering the other known possible problems with the 2.5 motors? 
		
	
		
	
			
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			All about the same risk. Really depends on how the vehicle was maintained.  
		
	
		
	
			
			
				
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