When the larger bearing does let go, and they do, it's time to split the case. At least with the 05 and older, you can do it as a preventative maintenance item along with a rear main seal every time you do a clutch. Don't have to drop engine if you buy a MT. AT is pretty much double the time to do the IMS.

I've also seen the timing chain gear separate from the ims shaft as well as chain guides failing. Metal in the oil is usually ims but so many other things can crap out on these engines. The knocking sound is always nice. Nice deep streaks on the cylinder walls, usually number 6. That's just the bottom end.

Rebuilds start at 10-15k at most local shops if nothing is seriously broken. 15k for yard motor. 20+ if you want to make a 4.0. FYI Porsche won't sell you a long block. Only short block. If you have to ask, you can't afford it. Everything on the heads are sold separately.

There is no such thing as a cheap Porsche, you either pay up front, or pay in installments later.

That's enough fearmongering for today.

https://abbotsford.craigslist.ca/cto...680770697.html

Isn't this actually electron blue pearl? Didn't know vivid blue pearl existed.

2004 EP3 SIR
130,000km
Clean title

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They're close but not the same colour

Can't be a 2004 model, everything screams preface lift.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/...ationFlag=true

Unicorn ep3. Decent price?

The chances of the larger bearing failing are 1% or less and that's for cars that are not well-maintained or have longer oil change intervals. Knowing that and because I do all the required maintenance on time and change my oil every 5k I sleep well at night.

As long as the owner does their due diligence before buying and then maintains the car well there is no need to be worried by overblown internet fear mongering.

IMS bearing for 06+ cars is a rarer issue than say the E9x M3 rod bearings. While it is good to be aware of all of the possible rare issues, the 997 and 987 are quite reliable for their many owners.

Although an advantage of the fear mongering is that prices might go down and I can jump into a well-kept 997 :)

yes decent price. you go buy

God EP3’s are ugly

A regular ep3 without the HFP kit or lowered is pretty gross. Friend of mine had a white EP3 with HFP kit and was slammed. Looked like a minibus or train at first, but it grew on me.

84 320i, s52 swap, roll bar, new paint, coilovers, wheels etc. $16,500

https://www.usedvictoria.com/classif..._32223808.lite

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/...682512325.html
Asuna Sunfire, 750

Eligible for collector plates?

It looks like a mini version of the Mazda 5 minivan

Age makes me say "yes", but the rust makes me think "no".
These were actually a re-badged Isuzu Impulse and were the predecessor to the Pontiac Sunfire (not as cool).

Dash mounted shifter with no arm rest is pretty awkward to.

If the inspector is blind and can't see that 8in spot of rust, sure.

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/...682850841.html

Clean, low KM, STOCK GSR

US car and 236k km. Perhaps I am skeptical, but the seller almost looks like a curber to me.

Seems like every car for sale in this city is some prick without a real job trying to make a couple hundred on some shady car flip.
If the car is worth it though, its worth it, regardless of the source.

Low K stick, seems awful cheap even for a ragtop.

2005 bmw m3 - $18500 (Squamish)

https://images.craigslist.org/00N0N_...e_1200x900.jpg

lose the hideous wheels, the awful front lip and the subs in the trunk and this thing might be s little more sellable.

Unicorn

2006 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
2006 Subaru Outback 2.5XT- Accident Free, BC Only - Courtenay $10,995 | autoTRADER.ca

Price drop on this one to 15k

I want to shout out to TouringTeg (Ian) for helping me did a vehicle virtual inspection, test drove and arranged PPI for my most recent car purchase.

He is a Car Enthusiast, attention to detail, well communicate person :thumbsup:
I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone if you find a GOOD Buy on the island area SeemsGood