[JavaBrewer]

Bought a high mile 03 996 and drove it 45K miles with no warranty. Replaced the suspension, tires (2x), which are wear items but also an engine out AOS replacement with all new hoses and clamps to $2K. Sold it at 160K miles and was running fine. I am not a gambler (Vegas) but do have faith in my observations and the Porsche brand. Another IMS catastrophe that did not occur.