engine strength - air v water

[Roadrunner]

Is it me, or does there seem to be a few cases of water cooled engine trouble out there?

I heard a short while ago that the first batches of facelifted 996's had problems, some going bang. Was this due to a tvr esque 'faulty batch' syndrome, or just that the engines are getting far too complex these days?

Did you also read in the new Evo mag that their brand new GT2 with 1k miles has an engine problem! Seems it was making a knocking sound that could be a cam bearing or something, from memory. A tad dissapointing to say the least. I always had this car on a pedestal as the 'ultimate' porsche.

What's going on then? Just bad luck from 0.01% of some owners, or a more serious issue. The old air cooled 993's always seemed to be rock solid. Strange, as the newer engines go much longer between service intervals too, and cost MUCH less as well.

Quick straw poll - Anyone had engine problems with either 993's or 996's?

[Roadrunner]

I don't mind if anyone has had problems, as it won't put me off getting one. I was just interested, and suprised about the new GT2 niggle in Evo. You would think the engines would actually get stronger and better each time, but this may not be the case.

[Roadrunner]

Must have been one of those unlucky 'one in a thouand' models. Better luck next time.