Buying cars with over 100k miles
Discussion
There are lots of 964s on the market with over 100k miles on the clock, and maybe soon I'll be in the market for a 964 (can't stretch to a 993), but call me a bit old fashioned but parting with say £18,000 for a car that's gone round the clock fills me with a little fear.
With an OPC or good independent history file are these cars still going to feel tight, and above all not starting to require major expense?
I'm sure you can fill me with reassurance, due to the quality & design of these cars, or maybe it's just a psychological thing.
There was a 3.2 Clubsport with well over 300,000 miles in a magazine a few months ago, which seemed a great car, so put me at ease and say I'll be alright with buying a car with a 6 figure mileage. :)
It'll be my first Porsche, so I don't want a money pit.
With an OPC or good independent history file are these cars still going to feel tight, and above all not starting to require major expense?
I'm sure you can fill me with reassurance, due to the quality & design of these cars, or maybe it's just a psychological thing.
There was a 3.2 Clubsport with well over 300,000 miles in a magazine a few months ago, which seemed a great car, so put me at ease and say I'll be alright with buying a car with a 6 figure mileage. :)
It'll be my first Porsche, so I don't want a money pit.
If you buy a 130k mile 964 that's been well looked after and has had a top end rebuild with 993 head bolts and a replacement dual mass flywheel at some point in its life (almost guaranteed, since all 964's are over 10 years old now) then you should be fine.
As has been said so many times, and please don't think i'm being patronising, but buy on condition.
If you don't have EVERY confidence, get it inspected by a well respected specialist. It'll be the best hundred quid you ever spent.
VS
Good luck, and post pics as soon as you have one!
As has been said so many times, and please don't think i'm being patronising, but buy on condition.
If you don't have EVERY confidence, get it inspected by a well respected specialist. It'll be the best hundred quid you ever spent.
VS
Good luck, and post pics as soon as you have one!
verysideways said:
As has been said so many times, and please don't think i'm being patronising, but buy on condition.
VS
Good luck, and post pics as soon as you have one!
VS is obviously correct, BUT, expect to really notice it on re-sale. Even if the car itself is great, and carrying its miles lightly, it WILL affect its value.
So don't ignore the mileage just make sure you pay a fair price for it.
A good service history doesn't stop bits from wearing out (eg engine, transmission, suspension) or from perishing through age (eg hydraulics, rubber pipes and hoses, belts) or from simple failure (eg electrics).
You'll need plenty of spare cash for big bills that will inevitably arise (regardless of mileage) if you want to keep you new purchase 'tight'.
I'd much rather own a well sorted 120,000 miler than a worn-out 60,000 miler (and I'd expect to pay roughly the same).
You'll need plenty of spare cash for big bills that will inevitably arise (regardless of mileage) if you want to keep you new purchase 'tight'.
I'd much rather own a well sorted 120,000 miler than a worn-out 60,000 miler (and I'd expect to pay roughly the same).
Probably not that price for a 134k from a private sale, but may well from a dealer.
I was offered 16k for mine trade in, it has 101k on the clock, no top end rebuild, I don't reckon it needs one, nor does anyone else I've talked to.
As has been said before, buy on condition, get a PPI, and check the history for work done,
kevin.
I was offered 16k for mine trade in, it has 101k on the clock, no top end rebuild, I don't reckon it needs one, nor does anyone else I've talked to.
As has been said before, buy on condition, get a PPI, and check the history for work done,
kevin.
I bought my first 964 in 99 for £23k with 106,000 on the clock. I had it until 133,000 and the only issue I had other than general service work was a rear wheel bearing which was < £300. It went like an absolute train. If only my 2000 mile 997 was as reliable 
Forget mileage on old Porsches, they built them properly in those days.
Forget mileage on old Porsches, they built them properly in those days.
mileage is a falacy on cars like these . The only reason to buy low mileage is with resale in mind although I read an article in Porsche Post a while ago about a 911 clubsport (1987/8) with 330,000 miles on which served as a daily driver . The 964 appears to go through an "expensive phase" with things like oil leaks and flywheels to remedy although a careful buy after you`ve done your homework will pay off . Once ran a mark 2 GTi Golf with 220000 miles although my 924 Carrera has been standing too long before I bought it and has improved dramatically since the Spring and a bit of proper use .
Fact is its much easier to sell a 60K miler than 100K miler, but people have to be realistic as the youngest 964 is now well over 10 years old........if I am buying 964s with around 100K miles on them I want evidence of top end rebuild, I know not all need it but I am not prepared to chance it.........best driving 964 I ever owned had done 162K miles....
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