Owned a 2003 911 Carrera Cabriolet purchased new with only 26,000 mi. 3000 mi later intermediate shaft failure. Spent $13,000 on new factory motor. Beware 1999-2003 996 Lost all respect for Porsche will never buy one again! Went Audi

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I'm sorry to hear that. I hope that others can learn what happened to you. The IMS kits that are available these days do work and do help to prevent this from happening in most cars.

- Wayne