I would definitely do it. Did mine about 18 months ago and I reckon it's saved some puckering on a few occasions, and quite possibly more on one - deteriorated wx on return to my home field, scud running followed by decision to climb up into cloud (wouldn't have had the confidence to do that without IMCr) for an ILS approach to my alternate. Complicated by my AI toppling seconds after entering very turbulent cloud, and then losing the GS! Broke cloud at 700' on the centre-line with two red two white PAPIs. I later 'phoned my instructor to say a big thank you for teaching me so well, as it was more subconscious and instinctive than I'd have thought possible with my very limited experience.
Absolutely the best money I ever invested!
PS As I understand it, you have to have got the rating before 8th April - the July deadline is just an administration delay.
