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YOUR RESEARCH'01 996 with 32k miles
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I'll be putting it up on stands this weekend for exhaust work, so going to do a short run through and check all the basics.
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I am up to about $2,000 in replacing bull **** items such as that on my 996
Replace silly parts like old plastic tubes, rubber hoses (items
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In my experience you may only be replacing silly parts like old plastic tubes, rubber hoses (items that have gotten brittle over 16 years).
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typically a 996 that has been driven on more of a daily basis seems to run healthier than a 16 year old car with only 32,000 miles on it.
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I'll be putting it up on stands this weekend for exhaust work, so going to do a short run through and check all the basics.
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I usually live over on the 964 forum but I am looking at an '01 996 C2 manual with 32k miles.
I am fully up to speed on IMS/RMS, but are there any other issues or "watch outs" I should look for on a car with mileage this low?
Thanks!
Kyle
I recently picked up a 2000 with 23k miles, so far I've put about 2k miles on with no issues. I'll be putting it up on stands this weekend for exhaust work, so going to do a short run through and check all the basics.
I've heard of lower mileage being more prone to IMSB issues, but it's all speculation and there really isn't anything definitively pointing it to be a root cause.
Does the car have a Carfax? How many owners?
typically a 996 that has been driven on more of a daily basis seems to run healthier than a 16 year old car with only 32,000 miles on it. In my experience you may only be replacing silly parts like old plastic tubes, rubber hoses (items that have gotten brittle over 16 years). I am up to about $2,000 in replacing bull **** items such as that on my 996
Its not just the mileage but also how long it sat between being driven. That averages out to 166 miles a month or 5.5 miles a day. If this was its regular routine that would be better than if it was only driven one or two weekends for longer trips and then put away for long rests. The rubber, gaskets, seals, lubrication in wheel bearings, belts, (as well as the already mentioned plastic stuff) all gets dry and brittle with non-use. Then if it suddenly gets a lot of use, failures from fatigue are very probable. You could call it the Goldilocks syndrome...too little, too much...just right. PPI becomes very important.
I'm a new owner as of a few days ago, google these for more details but here is what I know:
- second gear synchromesh wear
- cracked cylinder heads, causes coolant/oil mix
- ovalized cylinders
- D chunk cylinder wall fails
- timing chain stretch/snap
- timing chain tensioner pad wear
- IMS bearing fails
- IMS shaft pressfit sprocket slip fails
- conrod bolt failures
- RMS leaks
- cam cover oil leaks
- oil separator fails
- oil cooler fails
I think that's it. You can research these in more detail
Thanks for all the helpful feedback! I went to see the car in question and it was "out for service" when I arrived at the used car dealership. Not a good sign. I'm sure they bought it at auction and have zero history for it. Carfax does show it to be a 1 owner car with no title issues.
I would like to get a daily driver 996 or 997 and keep the 964 for weekends but I think I will hold off until my wife's vehicle is paid off in about 2.5 years. I will bookmark this thread so I have the suggestions above when I continue the search.
Replacement keys are expensive, about $500 I have been told. Most dealers that buy cars at auction only have one. My car came with three, two with the large fob and one valet key with the smaller solid fob.
i showed up to see a car a few months ago at the dealership. first they said the same thing..was out of service. then the guy came out and admitted they would never sell the car. was the porsche dealership in nashville
Same with my Mercedes Keyless Go fob, dealer wanted $525 for an extra spare one. They have to program it and have my car in service for a few hours to do. Outrageous just for another set of key!
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