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YOUR RESEARCHOk some real data on 996 reliability - see here
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dead engine, the fact
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But when one car's engine problem is a leaky valve cover and another car's engine problem is a dead engine, the fact that the second car has it's problem somewhat less often is small consolation.
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But the two times I did have a problem with my 911 it required a complete engine replacement, to the tune of $15K or more ( I sold it instead of doing the 2nd repair).
Leading evidence: 'dead engine, the fact' (1 discussions report identifying this cause; no attributable repair resolution). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'dead engine, the fact' (1 discussions; 1 report identifying it and 0 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Repair )' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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most extensive reliability history of the 996 is encouraging
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In any case, I am doing the IMS retrofit and replacing the AOS to be safe, but the TUV data, which is probably the most extensive reliability history of the 996 is encouraging.
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But the two times I did have a problem with my 911 it required a complete engine replacement, to the tune of $15K or more ( I sold it instead of doing the 2nd repair).
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Now a survey that showed number of problems AND average repair cost would be informative.
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In any case, I am doing the IMS retrofit and replacing the AOS to be safe, but the TUV data, which is probably the most extensive reliability history of the 996 is encouraging.
These are separate views of the same evidence. Frequency alone does not establish a fix, and these counts must not be added together.
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But the two times I did have a problem with my 911 it required a complete engine replacement, to the tune of $15K or more ( I sold it instead of doing the 2nd repair).
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In any case, I am doing the IMS retrofit and replacing the AOS to be safe, but the TUV data, which is probably the most extensive reliability history of the 996 is encouraging.
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When the 993 was new people were still using dial-up Internet connections, And nowhere near as many people had Internet or computers at home, so there was nowhere near as much word of mouth.
These are separate views of the same evidence. Frequency alone does not establish a fix, and these counts must not be added together.
dead engine, the fact
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But when one car's engine problem is a leaky valve cover and another car's engine problem is a dead engine, the fact that the second car has it's problem somewhat less often is small consolation.
most extensive reliability history of the 996 is encouraging
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In any case, I am doing the IMS retrofit and replacing the AOS to be safe, but the TUV data, which is probably the most extensive reliability history of the 996 is encouraging.
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Porsche is getting a lot of bouquets these days. J D Power was kind recently...
http://moneywatch.bnet.com/economic-...nkings/405303/
Here's a piece in Forbes recently...
http://mobile.forbes.com/device/arti...able-cars.html
It's a useful reminder that internet forums have their limits as sources of quantitative data.
It's not the frequency, it's the magnitude.
I think everyone agrees that 996s are generally reliable, and the TUV data and CR type "surveys" support that.
But when one car's engine problem is a leaky valve cover and another car's engine problem is a dead engine, the fact that the second car has it's problem somewhat less often is small consolation.
I had looked at the TUV data prior to purchasing my 996 earlier this year. It was one of the reasons I went ahead with the purchase despite all the horror stories. In any case, I am doing the IMS retrofit and replacing the AOS to be safe, but the TUV data, which is probably the most extensive reliability history of the 996 is encouraging.
I personally want to believe the 996 is a reliable piece. You just have to remember all the cars that were made. How many times have you seen someone get on here and say, "well no problems this year." $20 says never, because that's why we have the forum to solves our problems were having and the more fun bs'ing that goes on.
3 years of owning p-cars and I had my first "stranded" moment last week
cost $270 total to get me going again - now if only I could get my mods done for that type of money/frequency
Personally, I think this is a win/ win for 996 owners, unless they foolishly bought one as an investment. Imagine how much more expensive these cars would be to purchase second hand if there were never any horror stories about engine failure. We get a fantastic piece of rolling engineering/ automotive history for a reasonable cost. I always crack up when someone buys a Porsche new and then complains about depreciation. They should see what the depreciation is on other cars...
That's exactly it. I had less power train problems with my 2000 996 than with a '93 integra GSR or a '98 BMW 528 ( all owned since new). But the two times I did have a problem with my 911 it required a complete engine replacement, to the tune of $15K or more ( I sold it instead of doing the 2nd repair).
Since TUV inspections are done at time of registration or sale, they won't show this type of problem, since there are no symptoms until one day the engine is dead.
It's the relatively high rate of catastrophe that's the problem. Overall reliability is quite good.
Now a survey that showed number of problems AND average repair cost would be informative.
Bob
When the 993 was new people were still using dial-up Internet connections, And nowhere near as many people had Internet or computers at home, so there was nowhere near as much word of mouth.
the 996 gets the bad hype because of modern communications, Not a bad thing, how many problems get resolved from a bit of Google. Id sooner a bit of bad hype than go back to the early 90's it would be like living in the Dark age's.
Yes its affected Garage's trade but then they have learned and progressed with the times too.
