993s are made for driving ***300,000***
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I picked my car up in May of 1996. It had 42 miles on it. I traded my '96 993 C2 Red/Tan coupe and my '89 silver anniversary cabriolet for it. It gave me the performance of the '95 and the open top of the '89. It was an all season car for me until 2008, and I ran Blizzaks in the fall/winter from '04 to '08 (when I moved back to the northeast). It has been serviced by Porsche since new, and only by 2 mechanics: Wayne (now at Euroclassics in VA) and Brian (now Bucks County Porsche). I am on my second clutch (first one replaced ~89,000), and my third top. No major engine work yet. I sent Porsche a letter in which I told them that any 300,000 mile service should be done for free and they sent me a $800 voucher. LOL The dealer gave me 20% off the service. I can't complain. I doubt that I'll hit 400,000. I've gotten the itch for a '14 Boxster S and plan to order one in January so that I have it for the spring. "What a long strange trip its' been
--Michael
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Beautiful, hats off man.
You've done way, wayy too much with it to let go, no way.
I dare you to reach at least 500k, if not a cool million...
I bet Porsche would trade you for a brand new 911 if that'd happen.
And dammit, I need to drive my car more...
You've done way, wayy too much with it to let go, no way.
I dare you to reach at least 500k, if not a cool million...
I bet Porsche would trade you for a brand new 911 if that'd happen.
And dammit, I need to drive my car more...
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Congratulations......Rich.
What a great story.
What have you done to this car, for the engine to last so long, without a rebuild?
You hear of so my 993's having engine rebuilds at 100K miles plus.
What oil do you use?
At what intervals do you have your car serviced?
What other special way do you treat your car to get this longevity?
Even your second clutch as lasted 211,000 miles, compared to the first at 89,000miles.
Interested in your feedback......
Thanks,
What a great story.
What have you done to this car, for the engine to last so long, without a rebuild?
You hear of so my 993's having engine rebuilds at 100K miles plus.
What oil do you use?
At what intervals do you have your car serviced?
What other special way do you treat your car to get this longevity?
Even your second clutch as lasted 211,000 miles, compared to the first at 89,000miles.
Interested in your feedback......
Thanks,
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There is a guy who bought a volvo P1800 brand new and has over 2,000,000 miles on it. When he hit 1,000,000 miles volvo paid for a full restoration of the car and gave him any brand new volvo he wanted. I bet porsche would do something similar!
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My car has "only" 180k and your story is an inspiration to me. I've read your posts numerous times regarding the high mileage stuff.
I hope to someday reach 300K and even if I was offered a new 991 on trade, wouldn't take it haha
I hope to someday reach 300K and even if I was offered a new 991 on trade, wouldn't take it haha