Should I assume the IMS has already been changed with 131,000 on the clock?

[Road Racer]

I am looking to purchase a 2002 Boxter S with 131,000 miles. Should I assume the IMS has already been changed? What is the life expectancy of a boxter engine? Are there any with 200,000 miles?

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

The life of an engine depends on the maintenance. If you want to be on the safe side do the bearing

- Nick

[mikefocke]

With more than 260k miles on them, yes. With 200k and used monthly on the racetrack.

[kjc2050]

Originally Posted by Road Racer

Should I assume the IMS has already been changed?

NO. Also, it's Boxster, not Boxter.

[Cajundaddy]

Depending on service intervals, a 97-99 Boxster motor can easily go 200K, even with the original IMS bearing. If you don't have a receipt showing it was done, it wasn't.

[recycled sixtie]

You know what assume means? It means make an azz out of you and me!

[ghtaboma]

LN, provides a special sticker that's applied upon repair. You might see one!

[NewArt]

Mine has a LN sticker on the door.