Who is running a high mileage Porsche? - Page 5 - Porsche General - PistonHeads UK

My 997 GTS is about to trip over 63k, which is high mileage compared to previous modern Porsches I've had. It drives like new and is probably the best car I have ever owned. I am sure there are others here with far higher numbers...

I did 107,000 in a 996 turbo (technically it was on 65,000 when I bought it). It was a good car and never broke down, I had a few big bill that were age related such as rads/condensors, one turbo, water pump and all 4 discs and pads. I reckon over the 4 years I had it, it cost less to run than my wife's focus st (factoring in desperation on my car). I had to sell due to pressure from the Mrs to get a more useful family car, so I part-exed it against an e92 m3 but wish I still had the Porsche.

"Desperation on my car" ^^^ Do you mean depreciation ?...

1990, 964. 129,000, with a full engine rebuild at 85k. As strong as a train.

115,000 miles

Recently sold my 944 after 214,000 miles, bought at 180,000 miles. Got my money back on what was probably the cheapest car I have ever owned. 1987 911 is at about 115,000. Boxster is barely run in at 49,000 which I don’t consider high mileage. Our everyday cars have gone to at least 120,000 before being changed. In the fact I think the Golf GTi we swapped for our current car was at the lowest for a long time at 115,000 when it went. The new one was only 18 months old when we got it so it will be a while before it catches up salesman thought we were mad when I said I would see him in 10 years

My GT3 is pushing 70k and the Cayenne is over 120k. I've done about 20k in the former and 10k in the latter. They hide the mileage extremely well.

poppopbangbang 300k+ 996 https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Pericoloso said: "Desperation on my car" ^^^ Do you mean depreciation ?... I blame phone autocorrrect and typing while the kids are running around lol.

993. 150K miles ...... no rebuild,, still on her original clutch.

My 1988 3.2 has about 720000km. It’s been fully rebuilt and drives like a new car. That’s my crazy mate Bill by the way in the wig :-)

Bill and his wig work quite well with the colour of the car

157k miles 997.1 GT3 Clubsport. Original engine and box. Engine has about 1% leakdown on each cylinder. Some valve guide wear. 1 clutch. Unsure about how much suspension refreshing has happened. The LSD doesn't do much limiting any more. Running KW clubsports atm, but going back to the original PASM dampers after a damper service. Bert

169K 996.2 GT3 including 225 trackdays Trigger's broom

Dave Sums said: My 1988 3.2 has about 720000km. It’s been fully rebuilt and drives like a new car. That’s my crazy mate Bill by the way in the wig :-) That is awesome. Lovely colour

I’ve taken my 986S from 28000 to 181000 miles. Engine was replaced at 71k due to IMS failure. It’s also had gearbox rebuilt, most suspension parts replaced, new radiators, new coil packs, alternator, water pump, flywheel, two clutches, 5 hoods (don’t ask!) + lots of minor items. So it’s also a Trigger’s Broom like Nick’s GT3 - Nick I think you were the first person to describe it as such. When the car had done 100k in my care I worked out the cost of servicing and repairs at 30p per mile, which was a shock. I won’t do that again.

nxi20 said: 169K 996.2 GT3 including 225 trackdays Trigger's broom Epic , seen you on a fair few , nowadays at 3,600 miles my .2 RS is seen as leggy.

172k on my 996.1, 120k of those by me last 10 years. Original engine. Also referred to as Triggers Broom by my wife.

Dave Sums said: My 1988 3.2 has about 720000km. It’s been fully rebuilt and drives like a new car. That’s my crazy mate Bill by the way in the wig :-) Brilliant. I love the classic 80’s colour as well, really suits the car.

nxi20 said: 169K 996.2 GT3 including 225 trackdays Trigger's broom Has Trigger himself had his handle or brush replaced yet Nick?:-)

Dave Sums said: Has Trigger himself had his handle or brush replaced yet Nick?:-) So far, I've managed to avoid wearing out anything that can be replaced! Long may that continue - replacement parts are often not as good as OEM I hear

115k miles on my all original 996, which I don't think is too unusual.

nxi20 said: Dave Sums said: Has Trigger himself had his handle or brush replaced yet Nick?:-) So far, I've managed to avoid wearing out anything that can be replaced! Long may that continue - replacement parts are often not as good as OEM I hear Really? Genuine parts you mean?

141k. Just sold it after 10 years ownership. Was still going very strong. Incredible motor.

My 997.2 turbo is on 82k. It’s been bulletproof so far, new timing chain under warranty and it’s spot on. It’s also for sale https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Blib said: 1990, 964. 129,000, with a full engine rebuild at 85k. As strong as a train. Much love for that !

My 944 turbo will tick over 270k miles in the next couple of weeks. Plenty of work and plenty of use but it's a grand old thing.

I await poppopbangbang to come along with his 996. I reckon it’s got to be one of the higher miles examples but it’s a bit like triggers broom. For those that don’t know he builds F1 cars. Some of the stuff he does is unbelievable.

168k on mine. Did a rebuild with hotter cams etc at 150-something. On the strip down the top end was showing signs of needing it but not the pistons. Changed them anyway from 3.6 to 3.8. Made the car better to drive IMO. Review and spend here: https://aircooledbug.co.uk/porsche-993-engine-rebu... Suspension had an overhaul, aircon replaced, but other than that it has been mostly modifications through choice rather than wear (aside from clutches, brakes, tyres, consumables). Regular use probably helps keep them in good shape?

BertBert said: 157k miles 997.1 GT3 Clubsport. Original engine and box. Engine has about 1% leakdown on each cylinder. Some valve guide wear. 1 clutch. Unsure about how much suspension refreshing has happened. The LSD doesn't do much limiting any more. Running KW clubsports atm, but going back to the original PASM dampers after a damper service. Bert The damper service turned out to be a big one. Mr Billy said they were the most worn they'd ever seen! All done though and running like a goodun now. Albeit only a road car, but the PASM works superbly. Bert

stank101 said: My 997.2 turbo is on 82k. It’s been bulletproof so far, new timing chain under warranty and it’s spot on. It’s also for sale https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202... Not mine but another one barely run in! N 190k its needed consumables and that's it - looked after by OPC from new.

1992, 86,200 miles.

I bought a Cayenne S at the end of Jan with 122k on it. The engine has been fine but it has spent just over half the time back with the dealer for ABS sensor failures (leaving me to be recovered from the motorway services) and then a gearbox issue which meant it was stuck in 5th for my 100 mile journey (coped very well tbf). Looking forward to the fault being fully diagnosed and sorted. The dealership has been great with the warranty work and sorting out loaners to ensure I wasn’t stuck but it’s not the same as wafting around in the pig. Can’t wait to get it back and put some miles on it!

Theone8181 said: I did 107,000 in a 996 turbo (technically it was on 65,000 when I bought it). It was a good car and never broke down, I had a few big bill that were age related such as rads/condensors, one turbo, water pump and all 4 discs and pads. I reckon over the 4 years I had it, it cost less to run than my wife's focus st (factoring in desperation on my car). I had to sell due to pressure from the Mrs to get a more useful family car, so I part-exed it against an e92 m3 but wish I still had the Porsche. Wow. Only new rads condensers turbo water pump and brakes all round on a Porsche in 4 years and still cheaper than a Focus. That must be one s te Ford! (Excluding the desperation of course)

2009 Porsche 911 997.2 C2, bought in 2017 with 62k on the clock, it now has 101k on the clock.

People still remained scared Porsche or not of high miles. 120k on my Boxster albeit not a daily. Previously bought AMG at 75k and Range Rovers at 175k and 155k.

41k miles on 997.2 GT3, of which I drove 35k miles in 7.5 years

BertBert said: The damper service turned out to be a big one. Mr Billy said they were the most worn they'd ever seen! All done though and running like a goodun now. Albeit only a road car, but the PASM works superbly. Bert Will Bilstein rebuild Porsche dampers (ie. Not branded, "Bilstein")? I thought they would only do actual Bilstein branded dampers even if the porsche ones were originally made by them

Nearly 60 k here on 2008 997. Not big miles but has needed a fair bit of work (as all do by this stage) New suspension - dampers, arms bushes, mounts etc (complete except springs). New condensers (twice) New coolant pipes New tandem pump New exhaust fittings New ICE (Kenwood DD) Plus usual brakes, tyres, servicing etc. Still on original clutch

I did 103k miles in a 987.1 Cayman S from new in March 2006. Sold it two years ago and it's now enjoying a second life as a trackday car that you can hire at the Nurburgring and Spa.

jonobigblind said: I bought a Cayenne S at the end of Jan with 122k on it. The engine has been fine but it has spent just over half the time back with the dealer for ABS sensor failures (leaving me to be recovered from the motorway services) and then a gearbox issue which meant it was stuck in 5th for my 100 mile journey (coped very well tbf). Looking forward to the fault being fully diagnosed and sorted. The dealership has been great with the warranty work and sorting out loaners to ensure I wasn’t stuck but it’s not the same as wafting around in the pig. Can’t wait to get it back and put some miles on it! Wet wiring loom under the front carpets can cause various issues. Blocked drain often the reason. I got to mine and re did many of the corroded joints myself which cured issues. Check YouTube for how to vids.

Yeah, cheers for that. I did some research whilst deciding on this one and sorted them the day I got it home. Only one had any water in there. Dealer has had it back for just over 50% of the 7 weeks I’ve owned it and they’re stripping it out now. Fingers crossed they get a result soon as this 1 litre Ford isn’t doing much for my street cred. Dealership has been supportive and apologetic - can’t say a bad word about them.

They also found corrosion in a loom connection underneath mine when looking for air suspension faults.

LennyM1984 said: Will Bilstein rebuild Porsche dampers (ie. Not branded, "Bilstein")? I thought they would only do actual Bilstein branded dampers even if the porsche ones were originally made by them They certainly did! Centre Gravity arranged it all.

Pope said: Not mine but another one barely run in! N 190k its needed consumables and that's it - looked after by OPC from new. That's quite hard to understand. How has it not managed to wear out things like shocks? Bert

BertBert said: They certainly did! Centre Gravity arranged it all. Good to know! That may save me some money next year then

David W. said: They also found corrosion in a loom connection underneath mine when looking for air suspension faults. Cheers, I’ll make sure they check everything twice. Appreciate the nod

I bought my 987 Spyder in 2011 with 700 miles on it and its just ticked over 121,000 miles. Apart from one fan control unit and a PSE control valve and servicing NOTHING had been renewed. 2 weeks ago, the whole suspension was refreshed (even sold the used parts as they still had life in them) which is the only major work ever done on it. Will probably get deleted (again) but Cotswold Porsche did all the work = 5 stars from me Its a keeper :-) Edited by khushy on Sunday 15th March 19:09

Great to see so many cars at reasonable miles, certainly dismisses some who think anything with more than 30,000 miles will explode in a ball of flames. Just about to hit 74k on my 2010 987 3.4s and still going strong. Really not sure what else I could replace it with, unless I spend a chunk more money. Am still tempted by a late 80’s 911 just to get away from all the computer stuff, but not sure how it would cope with being used as my daily.

Didn't quite think of myself as running a high mileage Porsche but based on the comments here maybe I am? 2006 997 Carrera 4S on 78k miles.

2011 997 GTS on just under 81k, still runs great!

155k on a 2002 996 - Hartech rebuild 100k miles ago.

I personally find all the mileage discussions RE Porsche's really interesting. Until 2 years ago or so I was very much a BMW M guy, and to an extent still am. In that territory, anything under 100K that was 10-15yrs old was viewed as "low" mileage. My GT3 has 46k miles on it, and I view that as exceptionally low mileage for a 2007 car that could be used daily. If it were an E92 M3 for instance, it would be a relative unicorn at that mileage in the same condition. Yet Porsche's are viewed differently, despite being considerably more expensive. better built arguably (a point of view I agree with for what worth). So it's better built, costs more money yet I'm supposed to seek to use it less? A bizarre concept! Once these cars are all genuinely old (30yrs), the mileage will become less relevant, and the lucky user of those miles will have many stories, smiles & memories hopefully.

I might win that: And this has been 3 months ago! But those are km, so only 207k miles....

Discombobulate said: Nearly 60 k here on 2008 997. Not big miles but has needed a fair bit of work (as all do by this stage) New suspension - dampers, arms bushes, mounts etc (complete except springs). New condensers (twice) New coolant pipes New tandem pump New exhaust fittings New ICE (Kenwood DD) Plus usual brakes, tyres, servicing etc. Still on original clutch Not all

I have a 2010 997.2 3.8 C2S currently on 111k Just had a full service and run through of fluids- a few odds and sods jobs to do it but generally it seems to perform as it should!

FrankCayman said: 2013 Cayman 981 2.7 with a smidge under 115,000....had it since brand new...best car I've ever owned...might just keep it forever and buy an electric thing to spread the miles miles?

I’ve been considering a 50k mile 991.2 C2... is that considered high mileage ?

2013 Cayman 981 2.7 with a smidge under 115,000 miles....had it since brand new...best car I've ever owned...might just keep it forever and buy an electric thing to spread the miles Edited by FrankCayman on Monday 16th March 21:38

Im always looking out for high mileage GT3s as I'd rather have a properly used car than a garage queen. Never see them come up! As someone has asked though, with these cars north of 100k miles, especially the GT/RS cars, what serious engine work has been done? Nice to see though. Coming from the NSX world, I am used to seeing big 200,000 or 300,000 mile cars frequently.

RiccardoG said: Curious, at 123k mi is part of your invoice pile one for an engine rebuild as well? Nope - have spoken to Hartech as assumed based on internet scare stories that it would need a rebuild, and was interested in the 3.9 conversion. Their advice was don’t do if it doesn’t need it. I get it serviced annually by Porsche Bristol and it’s fine, has always passed the checks for warranty extensions etc.

IMI A said: Yes amazing GT3 you bought. If you ever want swap with circa 100k miles 993 9m RS or 997 turbo on previous page of this thread for a day or two absolutely delighted. Sounds a fabulous idea!

Mine on 168k miles now. Car is largely original, unrestored and used hard. Continental trips so far including Denmark, Switzerland & Monaco and Le Mans x4 Now I have the official ski rack looking forward to a trip to the Alps next year. Used my state exercise allowance yesterday to put a post winter rag over her:

swindler said: Mine on 168k miles now. Car is largely original, unrestored and used hard. Continental trips so far including Denmark, Switzerland & Monaco and Le Mans x4 Now I have the official ski rack looking forward to a trip to the Alps next year. Used my state exercise allowance yesterday to put a post winter rag over her: Such a lovely looking car.

BertBert said: IMI A said: Yes amazing GT3 you bought. If you ever want swap with circa 100k miles 993 9m RS or 997 turbo on previous page of this thread for a day or two absolutely delighted. Sounds a fabulous idea! 993 9m RS or 9e 997 turbo your choice. 330bhp v 800bhp Chalk and cheese but something to ponder. If 997 maybe we head to VMAX end of June? 993 knocks the spots of her though not even a fair contest. We can take all of them I'll bring another friend along who frequents these boards if he's not hopefully snowed under. I know he could do with an outing he works/manages Sheffield NHS trust totally off his feet at the mo. Thinking of you mate

IMI A said: 993 9m RS or 9e 997 turbo your choice. 330bhp v 800bhp Chalk and cheese but something to ponder. If 997 maybe we head to VMAX end of June? 993 knocks the spots of her though not even a fair contest. We can take all of them I'll bring another friend along who frequents these boards if he's not hopefully snowed under. I know he could do with an outing he works/manages Sheffield NHS trust totally off his feet at the mo. Thinking of you mate VMAX sounds a great idea, never been before. The choice is hard, but I think it'd have to be the 993. Having owned a 993 targa that was a bit soggy (old suspension), I've always wanted to try the RS version!

Dealt. She's the car on page 50 in the link so engine by 9m and car built by Greg Cranmer Singers UK agent but that may be Tuthills nowadays. She's due to go up against a real RS soon on youtube with Jayemm in fact this Sat but sadly cancelled. Will be in touch nearer the time think on or around 29 June http://porschecarshistory.com/wp-content/old/lib/m... My last touch to make her perfect. Speedlines refurbed

IMI A said: Dealt. She's the car on page 50 in the link so engine by 9m and car built by Greg Cranmer Singers UK agent but that may be Tuthills nowadays. She's due to go up against a real RS soon on youtube with Jayemm in fact this Sat but sadly cancelled. Will be in touch nearer the time think on or around 29 June Spectacular!!

Anyone beat this? 2009 997.2 now on 205k original no rebuild burns hardly any oil! I attatch proof @ 201.997 k!

911gary said: Anyone beat this? 2009 997.2 now on 205k original no rebuild burns hardly any oil! I attatch proof @ 201.997 k! Yes I can This equates to 205'770 miles. 2004 997.1 C2 although on its second engine (engine @110k miles)... Has received a new AT (Austausch) engine from OPC with the big bearing due to IMS issue. Oil consumption is about 0.8l / 10'000km (6.25k miles), so virtually non existing.

Fair play to both of you!

Filibuster said: Yes I can This equates to 205'770 miles. 2004 997.1 C2 although on its second engine (engine @110k miles)... Has received a new AT (Austausch) engine from OPC with the big bearing due to IMS issue. Oil consumption is about 0.8l / 10'000km (6.25k miles), so virtually non existing. Its like triggers broom mate,mines original only routine servicing all at Porsche! Though it ads up to 39k in 11yrs well done though!! Put 1 ltr in 4k amazing

BertBert Delighted to see that my Black GT3 Clubsport is still being talked about. Amazing machine Any news anywhere on my 996 GT3.2 that had circa 185K miles on it when we parted company. Cobalt Blue clubsport. Roger

Rogere said: BertBert Delighted to see that my Black GT3 Clubsport is still being talked about. Amazing machine Any news anywhere on my 996 GT3.2 that had circa 185K miles on it when we parted company. Cobalt Blue clubsport. Roger Was that the much talked about high miles GT3 that 911v sold?

Rogere said: BertBert Delighted to see that my Black GT3 Clubsport is still being talked about. Amazing machine Any news anywhere on my 996 GT3.2 that had circa 185K miles on it when we parted company. Cobalt Blue clubsport. Roger Roger nice to hear from you. All going well with the Clubbie, loving it back on refreshed standard PASM suspension. SORNed at the moment though.

1998 996 C2 Its a daily driver and lives outside on the street. I've had it 3 years and its on 120,000 miles. Car's blog is here - https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

My 1990 944 S2 still going strong.

My 996.1 C4 - 122k (rebuilt Hartech engine @ 87k) Keep thinking of changing for a C63AMG, but dunno!! DAn

Hi Armitage Yes that’s the one....fabulous car...180k in 5 fab years!

3.2S, 20 years old, 140k miles and running sweet.

955 is on 128K lots in the USA that are 250k+

2009 997.2 C2 bought at 62k now on 93k, enjoying it all the time. Update, now on 104k, with no dramas at all. Edited by Corky on Saturday 16th October 15:24

My 2010 Boxster 2.9 6spd manual has just clicked over 158k. .... purchased Oct 2020 and she's only ever visited 2 garages in her whole life ....!!!! The only other owner she's had was a company director who covered 142k and mostly motorway runs between Harrogate and London. I replaced the original clutch at just over 150k along with the megabucks OEM flywheel. She's had various suspension refreshes and apart from her 3rd set of gear linkage and a new starter motor, it's been nothing but servicing and regular oil changes.... they really built to be driven regularly and enjoyed. Just passed the mot for the 3rd consecutive time without advisory. Decided to sell over the next few weeks but will stay with the brand and scratch the 911 itch. Service history, proof of regular quality oil changes and condition are the factors to consider for me..... lack of IMS on the 987.2 was a big factor.

My ‘00 996 is fast approaching 220,000 miles… on its all original engine. Had quite a bit of rust sorted last year (detailed in the ‘what’s an early 996’ thread. Now running on 5w50 oil, which seems to have sorted the occasional chain rattle on cold start… uses no oil between services… still runs super smooth and pulls like a train. Earlier this year…

Nice.....thinking of going down the 996 route next.

928 S4 on 116,000 miles. Money pit.

2012 Panamera diesel. Currently 136000 miles Adding c7000 per month.

993 Cabrio currently on 198,000 miles Had some top end work done at 110k before I bought it. Suspension all refurbed and various ancillaries replaced (alternator, starter motor) Still drives really well, took it to the South of France last year and Le Mans this year. Looking forward to getting onto a track day with the refurbed suspension. Does leak a small amount of oil now, but still a few miles left in it before an engine rebuild

JohnnyUK said: 928 S4 on 116,000 miles. Money pit. Mine, from that fateful day, nearly two years ago… Currently 30 years old, 240,000kms (call it 150,000 miles), 3 owners from new…

997.1 on 111000 miles, although the PO had a 14,5k bill from an OPC for a replacement engine at 73k.

I’m told my 981 Spyder is high mileage at 18,000 miles and a) not worth very much and b) if I get to 20,000 (god forbid) it will be literally worthless.

IMI A said: 94,000 miles since ordering new a long time ago. Its a tractor by modern standards and time of course moves ons but this model will be loved for some time especially if you give them to someone to tinker with who knows what they're doing Still going very strong albeit in a different hue

Mick Dastardly said: 997.1 on 111000 miles, although the PO had a 14,5k bill from an OPC for a replacement engine at 73k. Those wheels make the car. Great stuff

IMI A said: Is that a GL63 AMG?

stuckmojo said: Those wheels make the car. Great stuff Cheers, I’m told they’re Gt3 replicas.

Mick Dastardly said: 997.1 on 111000 miles, although the PO had a 14,5k bill from an OPC for a replacement engine at 73k. Those wheels make the car. Great stuff

GordonGekko said: 2012 Panamera diesel. Currently 136000 miles Adding c7000 per month. Blimey, are you going in for a service 4x a year too?

PomBstard said: JohnnyUK said: 928 S4 on 116,000 miles. Money pit. Mine, from that fateful day, nearly two years ago… Currently 30 years old, 240,000kms (call it 150,000 miles), 3 owners from new… This is sustainability ... creating beautiful things, using them and looking after them. A class act.

ChrisW. said: PomBstard said: JohnnyUK said: 928 S4 on 116,000 miles. Money pit. Mine, from that fateful day, nearly two years ago… Currently 30 years old, 240,000kms (call it 150,000 miles), 3 owners from new… This is sustainability ... creating beautiful things, using them and looking after them. A class act. I’ve just re-read my post and realised it missed a bit of detail… The photo of the speedo is of my ‘87 S4 on the day of its demise, hence quoting Johnny, which unfortunately ended up like this in late-2021… Having been lightly grazed by a Lexus IS250… The current steed is the grey 968, to which the latter details apply However the gist of your post is correct - transaxle Porsches are brilliant things and should indeed be looked after - nothing quite like them!

great to see these cars - surely this thread is blasphemy though - i keep getting told that if you use your car and put miles on it, it will surely implode and only be worth pennies I have a bit of catching up to do - 2009 2.9 on 98k recently purchased - but still cleans up ok

2009 C2 with 112k on the clock, running like a dream.

987.2 Spyder - bought it with 700 miles in 2011 …. Now 133,000 trouble free miles - maintained at Cotswold Porsche

2007 Cayman 2.7. Still a titillating drive.

Will be impressed when a 981 owner actually posts up anything over 60k… the horror of anything >5k

tommy87912 said: Will be impressed when a 981 owner actually posts up anything over 60k… the horror of anything >5k Are you talking about spyders? I have a vanilla 981 but mine is less than 50k. Was planning to do some European driving this Summer but it just didn't happen. It's easily my most economical car and probably gets used the most. I work from home so basically never really drive anywhere nowadays.

Niponeoff said: 101k, with a new engine just fitted. 996 turbo. Now a 4.0, big turbos, 997 GT2 box, syvecs, GT2 suspension, etc. So, apart from new engine, new gearbox and new suspension, it’s got through the first 101,000 miles with nary a blemish…

Niponeoff said: 101k, with a new engine just fitted. 996 turbo. Now a 4.0, big turbos, 997 GT2 box, syvecs, GT2 suspension, etc. Good man. Does it run properly on syvecs? Hows drivability at low speeds and in traffic etc?

Noted. The syvecs tuned cars i've seen have been pretty stuttery at low speeds and partial throttle may just be the tuning? Great at WOT but how often do we use this for normal road driving? I'm at nearly 107k miles on stock ECU/engine and the 997's ECU fair bit newer than 996. Only issue I have ever had with Minty is that trackside hard launches from standstill even with TC switched off the TC still can cut in occasionally and cut power. This doesn't ever happen other than when on track with race fuel 750bhp + / 600ft lbs MS109 map. Other than this Minty drives like stock and I use as a daily. On V power 99 Minty around 650bhp to 680bhp and 590ft lbs who knows on cool winter days maybe even a bit more than this which is how I use the car 95% of the time. I've been day dreaming about going 3.8, 3.9 or 4.1 with XR 1000 but then just go back to thinking I'll do a reliability build with rods, 12 inchhead studs, pin camshaft sleeves and weld coolant hoses and maybe just leave current big hybrid GT2 VTGS on as other than the extra slug of power right across the power curve from 2800rpm to 6750rpm you would not know mine is not stock. Minty has a lovely road set up about as quick as a stock 991/992 turbo s. Sounds like I need to look into syvecs a bit more if I go the big boy turbo route like you Coincidentally 9e have just built a lovely red 996 turbo 4.1 with XR 1000. I think well over 100k miles too. Beautiful looking thing. Turbo. No substitute.

Yes the 996 on a boost controller. On my 997 no external boost controller i just upload a race map via laptop which advances ignition whenever trackside for the MS 109. All works well I have taken mine 59,000 miles in 2014 when I first stuck the 9e kit on to today at almost 107k miles. i'd recommend the 9e 28 tuning package for 997.1 turbo to anyone with shot VTGs on their 997. Those forged turbo engine parts I mentioned like ARP head studs, pauter rods etc Ken uses all from Todd at Protomotive who also tuned Minty nicest thing I can say having owned mine from new she still drives no different from stock other than the extra thrust which is exactly what I was looking for

When yours is dialled would love a p ride

khushy said: 987.2 Spyder - bought it with 700 miles in 2011 …. Now 133,000 trouble free miles - maintained at Cotswold Porsche Wow amazing. Do you use it all weathers / seasons?

IMI A said: Turbo. No substitute. That's just a good looking red car with gold wheels I've suggested gold wheels to others with red cars and they are just not brave enough I've added gold wheels to my 986 - it's red - but I wasn't very brave and went with Aurum gold in satin finish But I might change that for full on bright gold bling bling bling Go bling or go home

Over 70k on the GT3 now. must be worth 3p. Ah well, less reason to sell.

tommy87912 said: Will be impressed when a 981 owner actually posts up anything over 60k… the horror of anything >5k Mines at 65K currently, bought it with 58K. I intend to take it to over a 100k where it will be worth 50p

I'm running a 997.1 C2S with just under 115k miles as a daily - doesnt use any oil and still seems strong

tommy87912 said: Will be impressed when a 981 owner actually posts up anything over 60k… the horror of anything >5k I've got a 140K on mine

ATM said: IMI A said: Turbo. No substitute. That's just a good looking red car with gold wheels PH Private Area

122k miles. C2 manual with no sunroof. Had it for 11 years and took it for a 120 mile blast around Northumberland and Scottish borders today.