997.1 running costs

[T7]

Getting nearer to when I can change cars and would love to take the giant leap of owning a 2005/2006 997. With a budget in place to realise the dream and having carried out some basic research in terms of insurance and tax, my only reservation is around the 'other' running costs. Some real horror stories around ims issues and engine re-builds costing circa £10k which with a wife who loves shoes / boots / bags and two young kids who attend 30 classes/ groups each week I'm afraid I would need to sell my appendix or a left sided limb. Local garage claim to charge £250/£600 for a service so what I really need to know is what it's like to really live with a 997 ie how reliable will an 12 year old Porsche with around 80k mikes be? The alternative is a 2013 640d which I know Will leave me with a tinge of regret (albeit a lovely car) every time I drive out of the driveway.

Really appreciate any advice.

[T7]

Thanks to all who have replied, really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and experience. Have to say it was the news that I was dreading, possibly the reality of realising I've potentially been living in denial (oh that hurt!). Might need to go back to the drawing board, need something special for my next car, but would struggle with some of the figures being mentioned and take on board these are without anything major going wrong. Genuinely didn't think the costs would be that much higher than my 535d (ex fuel and tax), I've pretty much been out on average £400 per year over the last 3 year.

Thanks again to all

[T7]

Thanks again and appreciate all your advice and it's definitely great food for thought particularly assessing what I would assume would be a reduced risk in getting the 111 point check and keeping for 2 years ,as naive as it certainly now feels, I hadn't considered this as an option before. Is the 111 point service from Porsche specialist or is this something that the AA and RAC do pre-purchase?
Thanks again to all

[T7]

Nice car and well chosen. Thanks for everyone's replies 👍