Would you take on a +100k miler 996 as a daily driver?

[Matt UK]

As per the title really..

I like the idea of running a Porsche 911 C2 coupe and have no real issue with buying higher miles cars so long as condition and history are in good order. Plus it's a Porsche, it's designed to be used as a daily.

But would it end in tears?
And could I even move on a 150k mile 911 in a couple of years time?

[Turbo cab]

Matt UK said:

As per the title really..

I like the idea of running a Porsche 911 C2 coupe and have no real issue with buying higher miles cars so long as condition and history are in good order. Plus it's a Porsche, it's designed to be used as a daily.

But would it end in tears?
And could I even move on a 150k mile 911 in a couple of years time?

Id say this was better asked in the Porsche forum.

If you could stretch to a turbo, even a high mileage one then I would say this is your better option as the engines are more robust.

I have read of a few on the internet with 250k miles.

[dudleybloke]

it all depends on how cheap it is.

[GreigM]

dudleybloke said:

it all depends on how cheap it is.

This is the question - buying at 12k and expecting to sell at 7K and you'll do quite well - I know many which have hit 150k - but thats about the point they really would be hard to sell without being seriously cheap.

[v8will]

Sure, why not?

However I'd insist on full history and I'd still want to keep a sizeable budget for maintenance. One of these will never be a 12 grand car to keep in top order

[al1991]

Sure, I would if I could afford it/ the insurance

[Frik]

I would suspect that a realistic contingency budget might make it unfeasible.

100k is around the point most components are lifed for and Porsche are reasonably pricey on parts.

[Matt UK]

Food for thought, thanks all.
I'll head over to the Porsche area for a natter..