An IMSB question for 1999 owners past and present
#46
I think any car that hits 100,000 miles should be tuned up to the max. That includes a new bearing, rms, aos. Whatever you can come up with. Fluid changes.
Back in the day we were lucky if you could get 100k from a car.
I also have to mention that depending on where you lived the 911 could be a real rust bucket. I owned a 74 targa from California that was perfect. Not as impressive as a 996 but it did have a rebuilt engine done by a European auto repair shop. I liked the car but it felt like a bit of a clunker to drive. The 915 transmission was tough as nails. It was a very strong car but did not even come close to the 996. The passenger door would pop open when taking hard turns. Funny part about it is I paid $10k for the car sold it for $12k. That car is probably worth $30k today. Maybe more if someone did a decent restoration to it.
That was my first Porsche and I loved it. I’ve owned several. A 1991 964 which was my favorite and likely the best 911 ever built. I also owned a 993 which was in my opinion the nicest coupe I ever owned. Such a beautiful car. The front fenders were really nicely designed. Again a car that traded for half of what it was worth back when I owned it. I could keep going but I will finish with saying that of them all the 996 is a great car that was built when Porsche was really struggling and almost ready to close up. I think the 996 and 986 saved the company. Helped to make it what it is today.
Back in the day we were lucky if you could get 100k from a car.
I also have to mention that depending on where you lived the 911 could be a real rust bucket. I owned a 74 targa from California that was perfect. Not as impressive as a 996 but it did have a rebuilt engine done by a European auto repair shop. I liked the car but it felt like a bit of a clunker to drive. The 915 transmission was tough as nails. It was a very strong car but did not even come close to the 996. The passenger door would pop open when taking hard turns. Funny part about it is I paid $10k for the car sold it for $12k. That car is probably worth $30k today. Maybe more if someone did a decent restoration to it.
That was my first Porsche and I loved it. I’ve owned several. A 1991 964 which was my favorite and likely the best 911 ever built. I also owned a 993 which was in my opinion the nicest coupe I ever owned. Such a beautiful car. The front fenders were really nicely designed. Again a car that traded for half of what it was worth back when I owned it. I could keep going but I will finish with saying that of them all the 996 is a great car that was built when Porsche was really struggling and almost ready to close up. I think the 996 and 986 saved the company. Helped to make it what it is today.
#47
Any person who doesn’t know he is tongue in cheek would think our cars are crap. If I had not already purchased my car I probably would have passed.
Last edited by Brian996; 01-01-2020 at 03:02 PM.
#48
All good man. I don't blame you for getting fired up towards the article. Elitism annoys me too. I just wanted to put out there - that we should never lose sight of the desperation that publications are under every day to create content. If Jack wrote an article called "Hey 996s are actually alright" I guarantee you we would not still be talking about it 2 going-on 3 years later.
#49
Just think about how many people who want to get into the Porsche circle google and that article comes up. It really makes our cars sound bad. Now for me it works because I got a mint car that was 20 years old one owner with 50k on it which means that he drove it 2500 miles which is just enough to say it didn’t just sit which would be bad. I really do love my car. If my finances allow the bearing will be done either this year or next year. It’s all about the money. I have a lot of other expenses in my life.
#50
Just think about how many people who want to get into the Porsche circle google and that article comes up. It really makes our cars sound bad. Now for me it works because I got a mint car that was 20 years old one owner with 50k on it which means that he drove it 2500 miles which is just enough to say it didn’t just sit which would be bad. I really do love my car. If my finances allow the bearing will be done either this year or next year. It’s all about the money. I have a lot of other expenses in my life.
#55
Just remember that the 996 and 986 saved Porsche.
#57
They got into the suv market shortly after. I’m trying to get my wife to trade her 2017 GMC Acadia Denali for a Macon. I love that vehicle as well. In a different way than my 911. Have to P-cars in my driveway would be cool with me.
#58
I have a '99 with dual row bearings, but the PO did all this right before I bought it ( at 98,000 miles)so I figure I am good for awhile until I need to do the SolutionClient requests IMS bearing be updated with LN system
Labor Service - Labor: Replace IMS bearing SM $1,680.00
New 106084 L&N dual row IMS bearing update kit 1.00 799.00 $799.00
New 99610421554 Cylinder head plug 4.00 12.43 49.72
New 99907309209 Flywheel Bolt 8.00 2.30 $18.40
New 99907345801 Pressure Plate Bolt 6.00 0.87 $5.22
New 9971012121 Rear main seal 1.00 32.21 $32.21
New 10607 LN Engineerng magnetic oil drain plug 1.00 32.00 $32.00
New POF PORSCHE OIL FILTER 1.00 22.50 $22.50
New MOTUL OIL Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40 synthetic motor oil 8.00 9.50 $76.00
Labor Service - Labor: Replace IMS bearing SM $1,680.00
New 106084 L&N dual row IMS bearing update kit 1.00 799.00 $799.00
New 99610421554 Cylinder head plug 4.00 12.43 49.72
New 99907309209 Flywheel Bolt 8.00 2.30 $18.40
New 99907345801 Pressure Plate Bolt 6.00 0.87 $5.22
New 9971012121 Rear main seal 1.00 32.21 $32.21
New 10607 LN Engineerng magnetic oil drain plug 1.00 32.00 $32.00
New POF PORSCHE OIL FILTER 1.00 22.50 $22.50
New MOTUL OIL Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40 synthetic motor oil 8.00 9.50 $76.00
#59
I bought my 1998 in Hong Kong last year, and insta over paid to get a replacement. Everyone tried to convince me not to, the dealers, the workshop, my wife, my dad
But well the reason I refused to pay more than 9000 USD for the car was the IMS panic (was afraid to get a melon full of metal) and I knew I would be sweating each time I was driving even if I was being irrational.
Forked the 2000 USD, absolutely nothing wrong with the original bearing, but at least at resale I can reassure the poor sob that at least this problem will not happen, maybe
But well the reason I refused to pay more than 9000 USD for the car was the IMS panic (was afraid to get a melon full of metal) and I knew I would be sweating each time I was driving even if I was being irrational.
Forked the 2000 USD, absolutely nothing wrong with the original bearing, but at least at resale I can reassure the poor sob that at least this problem will not happen, maybe
#60
I have a '99 with dual row bearings, but the PO did all this right before I bought it ( at 98,000 miles)so I figure I am good for awhile until I need to do the SolutionClient requests IMS bearing be updated with LN system
Labor Service - Labor: Replace IMS bearing SM $1,680.00
New 106084 L&N dual row IMS bearing update kit 1.00 799.00 $799.00
New 99610421554 Cylinder head plug 4.00 12.43 49.72
New 99907309209 Flywheel Bolt 8.00 2.30 $18.40
New 99907345801 Pressure Plate Bolt 6.00 0.87 $5.22
New 9971012121 Rear main seal 1.00 32.21 $32.21
New 10607 LN Engineerng magnetic oil drain plug 1.00 32.00 $32.00
New POF PORSCHE OIL FILTER 1.00 22.50 $22.50
New MOTUL OIL Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40 synthetic motor oil 8.00 9.50 $76.00
Labor Service - Labor: Replace IMS bearing SM $1,680.00
New 106084 L&N dual row IMS bearing update kit 1.00 799.00 $799.00
New 99610421554 Cylinder head plug 4.00 12.43 49.72
New 99907309209 Flywheel Bolt 8.00 2.30 $18.40
New 99907345801 Pressure Plate Bolt 6.00 0.87 $5.22
New 9971012121 Rear main seal 1.00 32.21 $32.21
New 10607 LN Engineerng magnetic oil drain plug 1.00 32.00 $32.00
New POF PORSCHE OIL FILTER 1.00 22.50 $22.50
New MOTUL OIL Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40 synthetic motor oil 8.00 9.50 $76.00