High mile role call

[porschelover]

135 k Miles....original everything except starter motor. Still going strong

[ChilPhil]

I have a 99' C2 with 155K on it and still running strong. I did had to drop a remanufactured tranny in her at ($5K) at 125K and a new clutch, but other than she's still purring!

[dr914jr]

I just hit 155k on the original engine and transmission.

I am happy for you :D . Good car.

BTW, what is the year and model of your car? Have you ever tracked or raced it?

it's a 99. It had 54k when I bought it and I've never raced her.

[gary996]

I'm at 102,000 with no issues. New water pump at 90,000 just because it's a good idea. Still runs strong. I'd love to get it on a dyno and see how much power is lost from new spec. 3.4 with tip. daily driver around 10k a year since I bought 2.5 years ago. Maintained by the book since new.

[salo65]

Just hit 105k. New Tip @ 80k. Original engine. I track the car weekly and put about 20k/year. An awesome car! More fun than I've had with any car.

[elchivo21]

Hello everyone, My C4 Black on Black has 74k and just bought mine for x-mas (from me-to-me)! Runs like a champ!

[rpf996]

2002 c2 138000 miles no oil burning & runs real strong

[ALLSPEED]

1999 996 C2 3.4 6spd. 72k miles and nothing major, knock on wood. New clutch @45k.

Edited April 2, 2010 by ALLSPEED

[99911]

'99 996 C2 3.4 6spd. 60k, Nothing major, just replaced pads and rotors, replaced cab. lid hinge. Original clutch. Ferry would be proud, have put 8k on since 9-09. It's fun - drive it. If it breaks, fix it.

[ptititoi]

1999 C2 cab, 76 000 miles 6 speed of course ;), had clutch and RMS replaced at 48 000 m, at 69 000 m that was the transmission turn, runs good so far, cross fingers

[Wusthof]

While the thread is asking about original engine, figured I would post anyway. Original engine on my '99 996 had 76,000 on it when I replaced it with a reman, I have since put 66,000 on the re-manufactured engine. 142,000 on the car, with original transmission and clutch, but will soon have to replace those. Its been a fun daily driver for the last 7 years. Would love to upgrade but my mechanic tells me I am married to the car since I replaced the engine. He is probably right, as it appears that it has plenty of years left in it at this point. Recently replaced the struts/shocks and strut arms. The control arms need replacing as well, but haven't gotten to them yet. Still haven't had to mess with the RMS.

[PowerJ]

152,989 miles. New engine at 148,000. Everything else pretty nice. The transmission is a little tired but the syncros are hanging in there!

[JeTexas]

I passed 136,000 miles a couple weeks ago. Original engine and transmission are still running strong.

[fredkhaz]

180,000 miles all original

:drive:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31427

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=30151&st=0&gopid=159706entry159706

11/21/05 Windshield $395.07

5/10/06 Oil Change 102500 Miles

7/28/06 Altonator $300 and $60 Belt Tensioner

9/26/06 Paid off Loan

10/8/06 Oil Change 110500 Miles 9.3q $70

11/4/06 Back tires 265/35/18 Kumho ECSTA $300

2/1/07 Front Brakes 115000 Miles $350

2/22/07 Front tires Kumho ECSTA 116500 Miles

3/17/07 Oil Change 117500 Miles 9.3q $70

6/7/07 K & N Fileter 120,000 $450

10/1/07 Oil Change 125500 Miles 9.0q $70

10/31/07 Nexen N3000 Tires for rear 127000 Miles $300 (lasted 30k miles!)

11/11/07 Water Pump and Thermostat 127500 Miles $417

12/9/07 Window Regulator Passenger 128900 Miles $170.91 Sunset Imports

1/6/08 Spark Plugs and Row Mo30 and new plastic hard wear in front by tires 130,000 Miles

1/9/08 Windshield Repair 800-944-4577 // 714-992-9112 $50

1/30/08 Another Windshield Repair 800-944-4577 // 714-992-9112 $50

2/4/08 132000 Front Brakes (just pads)

3/16/08 134000 Oil Changes 15 W 50 9q

4/5/08 134500 new Battery and

4/5/08 Rear Brake pads only

5/1/08 134700 AOS - air oil separator $600

5/8/08 13500 Transmission Service $313

7/7/08 138479 Mileage check 7/23/08 139391

8/1/08 140000 Mileage check

8/23/08 141275 Miles Oil Changes 15 W 50 9q

11/7/08 145000 Mileage Check

11/26/08 146000 Mileage Check

1/17/09 148456 Oil Change 15 W 50 9.3q

3/23/09 152123 Mileage Check

4/13/09 153900 Mileage Check

5/17/09 155741 Oil Change 15 W 50 9.3q $70

5/25/09 156000 Front Brake pads and rotor. no sensor.

6/10/09 157000 Nexen Tires 225/40/18 Front 275/35/18 Rear $593.31

8/12/09 160269 Safelite Auto Glass 714-771-4159 $395.07

9/18/09 162412 Mileage Check

10/3/09 163372 serpentine belt

10/3/09 163372 Oil Change 15 W 50 9.5q

10/3/09 163372 Fuel Filter

10/3/09 163372 Cleaned K&N Filter

10/10/09 oxygen Sensor $155.20

10/10/09 Steer Lock $106.79

10/16/09 Newport Imports $165 bypass the kill switch and fix alarm remote

02/20/10 171548 Oil Change 15 W 50 9.5q

02/27/10 172000 Rear driver tire $171.37

4/25/10 176035 Fuel injection Cleaner

6/14/10 179346 Oil Change

[996driver]

How many miles do you have on your original 3.4 liter engine?

65,000 miles 2001 996, no oil consumption, not a daily driver but the motor is strong as new

[jtraol]

just rolled over 62k. burns no oil which surprises me. drive it daily.

[911dark]

Just passed 100K miles.

[Kim]

2000 Cab - daily driver in Atlanta suburban traffic.

107,000 miles. Other than replacing of the coolant tank myself, have just experienced the first engine related repair .... failed air / oil separator.

[dporsche74]

Being a long hood 911 guy all my life,

I purchased my first water cooled 911

beacuse of how affordable they are right now :)

99 996 tip with130K

drives very tight for a auto

really like the tiptronnic now

[ChilPhil]

1999 Carrera 178,000 and still running. no major problems....however, I did swap the tranny at about 125,000. Lovin it!!

[cdupont0734]

Have 70k miles (116k km) on my 99 996. This is an early model as it was built in February 1998. Bought the car last year.

This summer I tried going from 6th to 3rd doing about 55mph to pass some cars. I never do this but wanted to try it, big mistake! I think this caused a broken valve because 3 miles later the engine lost power. It was a broken valve. The engine was rebuilt by a Porsche dealer. It was found that the RMS and IMS were fine but I upgraded them just in case, the oil separator was beginning to fail and there was a lot of carbon buildup. The engine runs like new now. So I should be good for another 100k.

See my blog on 'engine failure'.

[VolkerS]

I have 93000 on my 2002 996 C4 cab.

No real issues so far.

[Beninki]

112K on my 2000 C4 Cab Tip.

Water pump replaced, spark plug tubes replaced one side, coolant tank replaced at 80K. Winter project: drop engine/trans, RMS+IMS upgrade, tubes and plugs, AOS, belt, trans fluid + gaskets, CV boots all four corners, general cleanup.

I expect to throw a reman tip in at about 140k, but who knows as it is doing great now.

I really hope that this C4 can be a poster child for Porsche longevity! Knock on wood...

[BM996]

'99 C2 - 115,000km, no mechanical issues, a great car but with terrible resale value.. I just sold mine here in Germany for 50% what I paid for it four years ago.

My 996 cost 7600 euro annually ($10,050) for devaluation, insurances, parts & service, thats 30% of purchase price annually! Thank god I didnt experience an engine failure as well!

996's have a very poor reputation because it is not clear how many cars have had engine failures. The only source that could provide the insight that owners and the market needs is PORSCHE itself. PORSCHE PR needs to be honest and make a clear statement.

I enjoyed my 996 very much, can afford to buy a new 997 now but will find an alternative, I refuse to spend money with a brand that is not being honest with its customers.

Edited December 2, 2010 by BM996

[jasper]

Just rolled over 100,000 miles yesterday. The engine was replaced at 40,000 miles though, so not a true high miler just yet....but getting there.:D