996 reliability

[dinsdale]

I have heard a few nightmare tales of failed engines especially on early 996 cars and have been advised that the 2002 engine is very different to the early versions and that I should go for a 2002 car.

This will mean waiting longer to find the money! Has anyone had any experience of the early 996 cars?

[dinsdale]

Thanks for all the replies! I know of someone who needed a new engine after 28k miles that was changed under warranty by the factory that subsequently failed again shortly after.

I currently drive a 993 and one of the benefits is that despite its' age you can be almost certain to get over 100k miles if correctly serviced without any major problems.

Its good to see that the previous advice I was given to go for a 02 car onwards is probably correct. The trouble is they cost £20k more than my 993! Perhaps a newer 993 or turbo is the choice........