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Originally Posted by flybigjet
2005 Boxster S. ~34k, MT, overall good condition
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This would be a 987.1, which suffered from IMS bearing failures. A failure means a new engine. If the IMS was not replaced I would be concerned, probably budget for an aftermarket replacement.
The biggest differences between generations:
987.1 (2005-2008) -> 987.2 (2009-2012) - new engines without IMS bearing issues; S model gets direct injection (base still uses port injection); automatic gets PDK (superior to previous automatic).
987 -> 981 (2012-2016) - moving to electric power steering (Porsche 1st gen EPS, which is not as good as later EPS or the HPS before it).
981 -> 982 (called 718, 2016 to now) - moving to turbocharged flat-4 (from N/A flat-6); 2nd gen EPS.
The ultimate sweet spot is 987.2, and the market shows it. But that does depend on your preferences and what you are looking in the car.