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A contrary view ...
No, the current 987 engines ('09-'10) are not IMS engines.
As for the prior ('97-'08) M96 engines...
The RMS problem is a oil leak, not the biggest deal in the world. Not liable to take an engine if it happens. And well cured with Porsche's latest parts. Most that leak have been fixed within warranty. Mine was updated long before I owned it...maybe 7 years ago.
The IMS can be replaced by a longer lasting bearing and lubrication assembly from LN engineering. There are now hundreds running around and I have yet to hear of a single failure.
So I wouldn't say all Boxsters or Caymans are susceptible to these failures...many aren't and those that are can be upgraded to not be. And those that could experience them...a small percentage. Compared to the percentages for other performance engines known to be problem plagued, not a big percentage.
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