ble2011

I'm at 94k miles now. There's nothing wrong with the car and it runs great. However, I'm having a hard time excepting the fact that it will go over 100k soon. Is it old school to think the 100k mark somehow changes the vehicle? As in, "it's a great car, but it has over 100k miles". Anyone else have these thoughts?

Zeus993

I hear where you are coming from but historically these cars have gone way beyond this and with some good maintenance keep on going. I had a 996 I sold for a friend that had over 200K Kms on it - roughly 125K miles - and I loved it. It was still tight and a blast to drive. Selling it took a little longer as many people had considerations about the mileage but in the end a PCAer picked it up and loves it.

So rock on buddy! You're all good.

simpsoap

I currently have 105k on my 993 - but she still drives like she should. I refresh parts as needed and do all the necessary maintenance. I'm never worried about getting stranded and still enjoy the car after 8 years of ownership! I think you should just continue to enjoy the car and put the miles on - these cars were meant to be driven.

-Andy

INTMD8

It doesn't worry me at all. I bought mine with 110k miles. It is an excellent car and has been properly maintained over the years.

Continuing that the car should go forever. Even if it needs the engine and trans rebuilt one day, no problem, rebuild and keep driving.

The 993 is not disposable

u7t2p7

I would think about refreshing the suspension if original. It appears to be at US ride height in your avatar.

PRSWILL

Agree- got 106k on mine- been maintained well. Drives super strong, burns no oil, leaks less than 1/2 a quart every 6,000 miles. Clutch is solid- did the brakes last year and replaced belts this year.
Just drive it man!!

Brig993

OP I know what your saying 100k miles has an undeserved stigma...To enjoy these cars you need to drive them, driving increases miles plus they get older every day just like everything else...the consensus seems to be stay on top of maintenance and use them. Plus, they are so rebuild-able they are almost a forever car, look at some of the great restorations and ingenuity on RL. I considered many examples with over 100k and felt completely comfortable purchasing one if it has the records and care was evident especially a car from a member on here. Its one of the things that always attracted me to Porsche, people who own them drive the crap out of them and they are still excellent cars that are worth something. With other brands its bragging rights if you have 1,000 miles on a 30 year old car and if you hit 5 digits on the odometer its looked down upon.

mpruden

All the cool kids have high mileage cars. Let's not forget RL'er richardew with over 300k miles on his 993 cab.

Manny Alban

152K on my 90 964 C2. Engine untouched. We drove it 9 hours each way to Parade without a worry. My tech said the engine is still strong and burns very little oil. Wonder if Ferrari owners are having the same conversation

sand_man

I'm getting ready to hit 93K in my '95. It is my daily driver. I've been stockpiling all the parts to change out the clutch/FW to the light weight setup. I'm still on the original clutch/DMFW and I keep thinking, very soon, it's just gonna fail in traffic, ("look at the douche in the broke down Porsh, holding up traffic") but I'll be damned if the clutch doesn't feel just like it did when I bought the car at 65K! Still shifts fine. But one of these weekends, very soon, I'll be pulling it into the garage for the swap. Other than that, I keep up with regular fluid changes, the usual mods, and the thing has been the single most reliable car I have ever owned...and there have been MANY!!!!!

Mr.Woolery

The 100k Stigma is what allowed me to buy my 993 for a song. I love this myth, it's one of the few remaining myths that allow knowledgeable car guys with less means to still get into the game.

INTMD8

Yes but more worry about miles in relation to values rather than approaching 100k

goofballdeluxe

I'm at 95K on my '96 C4S.

Seems high when you think of 100K coming up, but when you break it down, it's less than 5000 miles per year.

I've decided to invest in my car and never sell it, so I guess at this point, it really doesn't matter.

Enjoy it in good health for another 100K

Jwolf427

I've got 177k on mine and enjoying every mile I put on the car.


These cars are reliable if you keep up with the routine maintenance and drive them.

HPNer

Mine went over the 100k a while back, now on 105K . . .

. . .but of course worthless now!