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You must assume if there's not documentation or decals, there's no IMS update. I believe the Direct Oil Feed (DOF) uses an adapter on the oil filter as the oil feed. Check LN's website for that.
The dealer has that car overpriced, esp if they can't prove the IMS has been done. You'll need to budget another $2500-3000 to have that done. That would include a new clutch. Speaking of clutches, their ad lists it as a tiptronic automatic in 2 places when there's a pic clearly of the 6 speed stick shift. Kind of sloppy, esp for a Porsche dealership. Back to price, they have this one priced like a 2007 Box S. Obviously the mileage jacks up the value, but you could find a 50K mi 03S with better maintenance and service history incl IMS for $16K.
And just because this one is low mileage, that doesn't mean it's necessarily a "new" car. They've done some things but these items may need addressed:
tires may be aged out (check date codes)
suspension bushing may be cracked / aged
transaxle fluid will need replaced
battery could be old
So don't think you're home free when you leave the dealership with a 24K mi car. It's also a 17 yr old car. IMS and a set of tires will set you back $4K. I bring this up so you know there's more to the cost than what you pay. Once you get her up to snuff, you should have a nice car that will go a long ways down the road.
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