My new 2003 C4
 

I am a proud owner of a 2003 C4 with only 10 k miles on it.

I know this issue has been discussed in details so many times but I was wondering what's your take in changing the IMS in my car with such low mileage ?

I just had an oil change and inspection done at the local Porsche dealership and I was told that the clutch feels like a factory clutch and the brake are almost brand new . Porsche dealer suggested I change it within next 10 k miles if I am too concerned . It will cost upward of 3000 cdn to do so.

What do you guys think? Should I wait longer until the clutch needs to be changed or take te bullet and do it now ?

Thanks

Depends how much you worry. I bought an 02 with 16k on it. Mine was driven every week but just short distances. (This is better than a car that sat in long storage as the seals get lubricated.) I decided to always change the oil every 5k and always tear apart the filter and inspect. You could also consider the IMS warning system. Congrats on the new car.

How do I get the warning system installed ? This is gonna be my everyday car as well. I live in a cold area. Do I need to change the oil more often? I was an Audi owner for many years ( s4, and an s5) and so far love the handling and feel of the Porsche over any car that I have ever driven Attachment 315465

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Congrats on your new purchase! Enjoy!

Congrats on your purchase. All you can do in the end is: drive it and enjoy; fret about something that happens far less than many make it seem; change it with no guarantee you still won't have an issue or (as I do) get an extended maintenance policy and drive it as you please. You won't have to change the oil more frequently because it gets cold there.

congrats on your purchase , nice looking car . your car is a single row bearing with very very low mileage . I would consider this car high risk . i would recommend doing the bearing on this car .

Should I do it now or wait a bit longer ? I was told by the dealership to do the clutch at the sane time but if there is nothing wrong with the clutch why would I do that?

Also what's the exact failure rate?

Thanks

There isn't one. After years of reading and querying dealerships, I still don't know but recon it is well below 2%. My dealership, the largest in Colorado, has never seen one. There does seem to be anecdotal suggestion that older and low mileage may contribute but.......? Many of us have raced and thrashed them with no failure. Some who drive otherwise have had issues. I honestly don't think there is any way to predict. But, as I have previously stated, you can get an extended maintenance plan that covers it for far less than a profylactic replacement would cost - and it would cover the other bits and parts as well. Replacing the bearing only "possibly" protects against future possible problem and doesn't address anything else on the car.

[QUOTE=arash2428;4011205]Should I do it now or wait a bit longer ? I was told by the dealership to do the clutch at the sane time but if there is nothing wrong with the clutch why would I do that?

Also what's the exact failure rate?

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Ideally it should be done in conjunction with the clutch . your car was most likely a garage queen , sat for long periods , only had annual oil changes. and was not revved properly. I am sure you paid 30k north for this car also . I would do the bearing on this particular car . if you choose not too , make sure you change your oil frequently and check the filter.

Any suggestions on extended warranty companies in Canada ?

I don't think I have that many options this side of the border

congrats on your new ride! Enjoy it because with only 10K miles, looks like the prior owner was saving the good times for you!!!!

I'm sure there are options. Check - Google, your Porsche dealer (many sell policies and may know of some) many small used-car dealers sell policies or can tell you about companies.

I'll look in to it.

So with LN engineering upgrade there is is still no guaranteed against the IMS failure ?

nice buy, just enjoy the ride now.

No, and nice purchase. There is way to much negative information about this IMS etc. Has anyone here had a failure? My car has 106,000. It's an 04 C4S Cab and has had no issues. The rate of failure is very very small to spend that kind of money right of the bat and nothing is wrong with your 10,000 mile car! Enjoy it and welcome.