996 Running costs

[Chris Ellis]

I have been running a 2002 Boxster S for a couple of years and want to step up to a 911. I think I can reach to an early face lifted 3.6 996 but am concerned about running costs. The dealer is advertising very similar servicing costs to the Box, insurance quotes are compoarble and with only 400cc more it surely can't guzzle that much more juice. But in an article I read recently it was recomending the Box because the running costs were half that of the 911?? Is my reading material wrong or am I being naive about the true cost of super car ownership?

[Dave 500]

My B partner has a 996 C4S had it for 6 months now and not spent a penny on it apart from fuel. You might want to get a warrany just so you can sleep at night if something does go pop.

[Ballcock]

I think the mags got it wrong Chris ... It shouldn't cost you any more in terms of upkeep , and the 3.6 is very economical ... Much moreso than you'd reckon... That doesn't mean you can't get mpg down to single figures if you're on a track day , but you can easily get from 25 mpg up on the motorway.

Go for it!!

[bigsi]

Chris, can't reccomend moving up to a 996 enough. Running costs are very reasonable, I use an independent to service etc once a year and that is only £2-300 or so, tyres of course can be a bit rich but shop around and a full set comes in at less than £650, discs sometimes need attention if the car is left outside (ever!), but through an independent that is less than a grand for all discs (and you may never need to do this). My break pads seem to last forever (must try harder!!).

Go for it!
You will be sooo happy!

regards
si

[Chris Ellis]

Thanks Guys, I may have just run out of excuses!