Former m car enthusiast after a 996, advice needed
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Hi guys,
I have always been an m car fanatic and have ag the same time wanted a 911 for several years. Have looked at 996/997 adds for many years but decided against buying a shave been put off by horror stories of engine failure and the resulting rebuild/replacement costs.
I’m after a 966 manual coupe, preferably with aero kit. Can be earlier or later model. However, I’m hesitant as don’t want to dive in to a car with bore scoring for example.
Now I know you’d suggest a boroscope investigation etc.
how common is the issue? Are there any tell tale signs?
What are the average associated costs with owning one? I’m a former m3 owner- they have their own problems and although e46s can suffer from engine failure it doesn’t seem to be as common as 996 Porsches.
Finally, prices seem to be all over the place- ranging from £10k - mid 20s for carrera 2 and more for 4s models.
I have always been an m car fanatic and have ag the same time wanted a 911 for several years. Have looked at 996/997 adds for many years but decided against buying a shave been put off by horror stories of engine failure and the resulting rebuild/replacement costs.
I’m after a 966 manual coupe, preferably with aero kit. Can be earlier or later model. However, I’m hesitant as don’t want to dive in to a car with bore scoring for example.
Now I know you’d suggest a boroscope investigation etc.
how common is the issue? Are there any tell tale signs?
What are the average associated costs with owning one? I’m a former m3 owner- they have their own problems and although e46s can suffer from engine failure it doesn’t seem to be as common as 996 Porsches.
Finally, prices seem to be all over the place- ranging from £10k - mid 20s for carrera 2 and more for 4s models.
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