Only 15 months of ownership and 8,000 miles, but so far, $0.09/mi
03-13-2018, 12:44 AM
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Only 15 months of ownership and 8,000 miles, but so far, $0.09/mi
Had the car only 15 months and put on 8,000 miles and only 2 repairs: trunk hood latch and rear window regulator. I did the work myself, but it’s only cost me $750 so far including those repair and 2 oil/filter changes.
03-13-2018, 11:06 AM
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Congrats! I have had my car 10 months and 7,000 miles. First oil change was free from the dealer the second cost me I believe $90 to do myself. Other than that I had to clear an airbag light that never came back and my window regular got noisy switched it out for $55. This car is bleeding me dry has cost me $145 so far.
Maybe we can get other people posting their low cost maintenance stories here too.
Maybe we can get other people posting their low cost maintenance stories here too.
Last edited by nckwrnr; 03-13-2018 at 12:00 PM.
03-13-2018, 12:34 PM
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Thanks. I know a lot of others have those experiences too, so I’ll be patient and hope for the best. It’s still early in the process. I’m surprised that rubber hoses and other 18-yr-Old parts haven’t started failing yet, but I’m sure more stuff will come soon enough. This is why I don’t believe in doing too much proactive repairs.
03-13-2018, 12:57 PM
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Like I tell people, you can get a Toyota Corolla or a used 911. Which one would you prefer? The Corolla will be dated in 5 years and dead in 10. The 911 (if maintained) will be going strong after your 10 years of ownership. I drove my '82 911 to 295K miles, the 968 is over 200K and going strong.
03-17-2018, 01:31 PM
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I discovered a left headlamp bulb was out. I had to order one for $4.85. I ended up getting 2 and shipping was more than 1 bulb. Still, I’m looking at $18.65 to replace both.
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03-18-2018, 05:29 AM
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Like I tell people, you can get a Toyota Corolla or a used 911. Which one would you prefer? The Corolla will be dated in 5 years and dead in 10. The 911 (if maintained) will be going strong after your 10 years of ownership. I drove my '82 911 to 295K miles, the 968 is over 200K and going strong.
03-18-2018, 10:40 AM
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Last edited by Mike Murphy; 03-18-2018 at 11:08 AM.
03-18-2018, 01:59 PM
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03-18-2018, 10:40 PM
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Like I tell people, you can get a Toyota Corolla or a used 911. Which one would you prefer? The Corolla will be dated in 5 years and dead in 10. The 911 (if maintained) will be going strong after your 10 years of ownership. I drove my '82 911 to 295K miles, the 968 is over 200K and going strong.
03-19-2018, 03:52 PM
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Meh, who wants to ride around in a Corolla?
fuel mileage? -don't care
reliability? -don't care
maintenance cost? -don't care
resale/investment value -don't care
what the neighbors think? -don't care
the 3 hours I spent in a Porsche 911 Sunday afternoon - priceless, and the only measure I need
fuel mileage? -don't care
reliability? -don't care
maintenance cost? -don't care
resale/investment value -don't care
what the neighbors think? -don't care
the 3 hours I spent in a Porsche 911 Sunday afternoon - priceless, and the only measure I need