GMG said:...at the risk of echolalia my advice to anyone thinking of purchasing a low or high mileage 996 is that unless you have a spare and available £10k slush fund then don't!
Or buy one with an engine rebuild as compared to the inevitable and determinable sundry items that will require replacement the unpredictable nature of an engine shitting itself is a rather different matter...
As an example; I bought a genuinely immaculate two owner full OPC 996 with
69k miles thus most would conclude a relatively safe bet...engine shat itself necessitating a rebuild that cost£14k mainly because swarf went everywhere!!!
You pays your money...
The experience you've had is a bad one with an otherwise good car. The previous owner would probably have a different view and would singing the virtues of a brilliant reliable car. I absolutely agree with you in terms of having the funds in case of a disaster, however I still maintain that buying a well cared for, lower mileage car will be cheaper in the long run.
As you say....
You pays your money...