What's new
Porsche 911 UK Enthusiasts Online Community Discussion Forum GB

Welcome to the @Porsche911UK website. Register a free account today to become a member! Sign up is quick and easy, then you can view, participate in topics and posts across the site that covers all things Porsche.

Already registered and looking to recovery your account, select 'login in' and then the 'forget your password' option.

Welcome to Hartech, the UK's leading Independent Porsche engine specialists, located in Bolton, UK

105k Mile C4S at 911Virgin

Thanks Gary and I missed that thread. I would defo buy a car from 911Virgin as they seem such a straight bunch of people. £21k is good value too judging by what a lot of people are asking for C4s'.
Cheers
Rick
 
Well, it's been very well looked after. There wouldn't be much in it for 911V to pay out for a rebuild it doesn't currently need. It's got a years warranty, and then it's something I could consider. But to be honest, I doubt it needs it yet. I will most likely have the IMS bearing upgraded and a new clutch fitted this time next year though.
 
wasz said:
Has it had a pre emptive rebuild?!
Click to expand...

:grin:

You're a bad man!


Don't worry APL. It's just the latest doom-mongery going around the forums.
It's quite frankly, ridiculous.
 
Marky911 said:
wasz said:
Has it had a pre emptive rebuild?!
Click to expand...

:grin:

You're a bad man!


Don't worry APL. It's just the latest doom-mongery going around the forums.
It's quite frankly, ridiculous.
Click to expand...

Ridiculous? The second mine went over 100k it burnt down my house, bummed my dog, and ran off with my wife! Ticking time bomb I tell you.
 
deckster said:
Marky911 said:
wasz said:
Has it had a pre emptive rebuild?!
Click to expand...

:grin:

You're a bad man!


Don't worry APL. It's just the latest doom-mongery going around the forums.
It's quite frankly, ridiculous.
Click to expand...

Ridiculous? The second mine went over 100k it burnt down my house, bummed my dog, and ran off with my wife! Ticking time bomb I tell you.
Click to expand...

Just like brakes, suspension etc wear out, so do parts inside the engine - not sure what is so "ridiculous" about it?!
 
What's ridiculous is the blanket statement "All M96 engines are ready for a rebuild by 100k".
Some may be. Some aren't.

Where do you draw the line with preemptive rebuilds?
Obviously a rebuild is cheaper if you use a working engine as a base rather than driving it to destruction. So shall we say 80k then, so there are even more salvageable parts in it?
To hell with it, let's do it after 30k miles. Loads of useful parts to use then.

My opinion, as I've said is "It's ridiculous" and the people who pedal it are scaremongering. Intentionally or not.

There are many cheaper ways to give you a chance of running a healthy engine for a while longer without rebuilding it for no apparent reason.
Compression and leakdown tests, oil analysis, etc, etc.

But hey I won't be trying to stop anyone who loves wasting money. I'd rather have a holiday and make some memories with loved ones rather than tear down a healthy motor but to each their own.

I don't want to take this thread any further off topic.
 
deckster said:
Marky911 said:
wasz said:
Has it had a pre emptive rebuild?!
Click to expand...

:grin:

You're a bad man!


Don't worry APL. It's just the latest doom-mongery going around the forums.
It's quite frankly, ridiculous.
Click to expand...

Ridiculous? The second mine went over 100k it burnt down my house, bummed my dog, and ran off with my wife! Ticking time bomb I tell you.
Click to expand...


:grin:

That's what happens when you don't listen to people on the internet. :wink:
 
My theory is... If it ain't broke.. don't fix it....
If 100k 996 start imploding everywhere.. It may be worth considering.
But as it stands at the moment I would imagine statistically a -40k 996 would be more likely to fail than a 100k 996 :dont know:

Has the guy on here with the 200k+ 996 had 2 preventative rebuilds :?:
 
Oh blimey. :pc:

There is no one size fits all. It's going to be down to personal preference. From what I can see, some 996's have been poorly looked after and will likely fail. Some have been well looked after and will be less likely to fail. The one I have bought looks like a cherished example, services by OPC and JZM sold by 911 virgin. It is tight as a drum, pulls as hard as it should, sounds fantastic and has no real signs of impending doom. Suspension has been replaced when needed. Rads and condensers done. Every recommendation at service time has been done. It may go bangtomorrow. But so may your heart. :puh:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
997.1 C4S PASM failure light
Replies
4
Views
751
Mac68
Mac68
S
For Sale Porsche 997.1 C4S Tip with FULL ENGINE REBUILD £24.000
Replies
9
Views
1K
Smiffy2303
S
L
A young racers Porsche perspective vid
Replies
1
Views
284
Luddite
L
B
Wanted Newbie Looking for a 996
2
Replies
24
Views
4K
photek
photek
Mark Vine
It's time for engine out and rebuild it.
2 3 4
Replies
46
Views
5K
Mark Vine
Mark Vine
T
Starting my search for a 997.2 guards red
2
Replies
17
Views
2K
G3LUC
G
C
  • Locked
Sold 996 C2 Manual, cable throttle - 1999
Replies
4
Views
2K
gizlaroc
gizlaroc
Porsche exhaust specialists

Latest posts

New Threads

Porsche Model Range

Porsche 911

Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977

Porsche Hypercars

Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche Carrera GT Porsche Carrera GT Porsche GT1 Porsche GT1 Porsche 959 Porsche 959

Other Current Porsche Model

Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Boxster: 1997- Porsche Boxster: 1997-

Porsche Legacy Models

Porsche 928 Porsche 928 Porsche 968 Porsche 968 Porsche 944 Porsche 944 Porsche 924 Porsche 924 Porsche 914 Porsche 914 Porsche 912 Porsche 912 Porsche 904 Porsche 904 Porsche 550 Porsche 550 Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Porsche 356

Forum statistics

Threads
124,563
Messages
1,441,544
Members
48,979
Latest member
Lb456

porsche insurance porsche parts porsche sales porsche car sales porsche for sale
porsche classic sales porsche tuning porsche sold porsche specialist porsche engine rebuilds porsche driver training porsche car sales porsche exhausts

Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. XenForo theme by xenfocus

www.911uk.com @Porsche911UK THE DEFINITIVE PORSCHE FORUM Copyright © 911UK 2002-2024 All rights reserved.

911uk.com is not associated and is wholly independent of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE, Dr. Ing.h.c.F.Porsche AG, Porsche Cars GB, its subsidiaries and offical Porsche centres. Any word, phrase or graphic that in any way resembles anything to do with the Porsche name or organisation are registered trademarks of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE and Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche AG.

Back
Top