[DaveSTi]

Originally Posted by PAdutch

Nice pick up. I believe the 997.1 don't have the IMS problem.

Unfortunately, the 997.1 still has the IMS issue, however it is a lot smaller of a problem than the internet leads us to believe (much like rear subframes on the E46 M3).

There is an IMS bearing change partway through the 2006 model year. The 2005 and those early 2006's had the smaller IMS bearing that was more prone to damage. However, since the bearing is smaller, it is much more easily replaced.

After the change in mid-2006, the bearing became much larger and a replacement entails taking apart the motor. It wasn't until the 997.2 and the 2009 model year where the IMS is gone from the motors altogether.

However, here enters three things to consider:

1). The failure rate is roughly ~4% of 2005/06 motors. On the IMS changed 2006-2008 motors, the failure rate is under 1%.

2). The 997.1's are affordable for me (under $50k), the 997.2's are not (and I doubt they'll depreciate as much due to the lack of an IMS issue).

3). I purchased the Porsche aftermarket warranty on the car which is bumper to bumper and covers the IMS issue completely.

I like 99% success rates and until I can swing the 997.2, this is the next best thing for me personally.

Originally Posted by jpalamar

If you need any performance parts for it let me know.

Fabspeed parts? I really like the packages you have put together!

Originally Posted by saxon

nice pick up

i thought you picked up an m235i?

Thank you!

I had the M235i for a few months then just swapped out of the lease. I had planned on keeping it the full term and only doing minor work to it (intake, tune). After I did that, I realized the car desperately needs the rear LSD for it to be more inline with the E46 M3 I had. That and the M suspension on it really wasn't as stiff as I prefer for a sports car. Great car if you have the funds to go all in on it! (LSD, 19" wheels, KW suspension for the DDC, etc.)

I still think that even though the E46 M3 was slower (by a lot after the tune), it had better driver involvement and feel to it. Plus, you can really tell there isn't an LSD on the M235i and I'm not a fan of that feeling coming out of a turn or from a start.

My final ranking as a driver's car (ignoring acceleration) is E46 M3 > M235i.

Originally Posted by DocWalt

I didn't know you were such a babe, Dave

Very nice choice, these are great cars! Do you plan on keeping this one only until you go with the Golf R or Mustang?

Thanks, I've been working out a lot...trying to keep my figure, ya know.

Thank you!

You know, that's a great question! I haven't fully decided that fate just yet. I'm currently DDing a 2016 GTI SE with PP and a manual for my company lease car (I've been tempted to do a journal for that car too). It's a stick 2-door and I'm honestly in love with it. The performance pack on the new GTI really gives you a solid 85% of the Golf R. I may just keep it and use that as my DD.

The Mustang will definitely happen due to the oncoming GHG regulations that begin in MY18. At that time, you will start to see N/A engines and V8's become extinct from volume cars. The Mustang GT will probably go to an Ecoboost V6 around MY20, and by MY25 the horsepower renaissance that we are currently enjoying will have come to an end. That and how much improved the new Mustang is have me in line to buy the right one when depreciation runs its 3-4 year course. I have a strong feeling that V8's and N/A 911's will become sought after by the 2030's.