2nd Jan 2015, 21:30
The car was a 2003, and it was mentioned that the engine was replaced at 70K km. That to me sounds like it may have been a failed intermediate shaft, which necessitates an engine replacement. The IMS failures, the last time I read about it, didn't seem to have a definite cause of failure - cars that were low mileage, fully serviced on schedule, babied, and otherwise well looked after, still had them fail; some have had very high mileage, driven like they were stolen, even ill-treated, and have not had the failures. If I were to get one used, I'd go for the facelift without the intermediate shaft, I think that was from 2009 or 2010.
16th Jun 2021, 20:19
For once an honest review that describes the Porsche reliability myth. When men love their car, they just won't tell the expenses
17th Jun 2021, 17:31
Then the owners think it's a reliable car after putting on maybe 5,000 miles per year.
18th Jun 2021, 16:51
That’s because we do not base our lives on dollars and cents; it’s more quality of life. If you need to do so, the car is not for you. Just the oil changes annually. And you would probably boo hoo paying $550 for a change. But that’s it.
18th Jun 2021, 17:26
To be fair pretty much all sports / supercars require attentive maintenance, much more so than your average run of the mill car.
19th Jun 2021, 09:56
The new Porsche 911 do not have the IMS issue. If you drive a new 911 Twin Turbo Carrera you do not want to drive anything else. Absolute perfection and impeccable road manners. A polished gem.
When talking about finding the perfect maintenance free vehicle, find a job that provides a company car. Other than tax for personal use there is nothing better if your only thought is money. No financial outlay whatsoever, replaced by a new one every few years, free tires, free maintenance, free gas. No car insurance bill. Working 40 years with this savings helped buy a 6 figure 911. To date $550 a year oil change and $700 a year to insure. So if you want maintenance free, interview and get hired with a company provided car. Save your money for a fun vehicle of your own. That’s how I did it. 40 years adds up.
2nd Jan 2015, 01:11
I agree totally. My 2003 Carrera 2 Dr Coupe is doing well, has 60K miles, and looks like it is new. Tires are expensive, but I found TireRack gives great prices on tires.