toastedhalfbagel

After missing out on the first 99 996 I was looking at, I came across another (~86k km/55k miles on the odometer) with the following service history.
I'm not a car or Porsche expert by any means, so I'm wondering if the following seems to suggest any concerning issues I should be aware of, or if it's all standard stuff as the car ages.
Also, what kind of service/part replacements should I expect to do in the foreseeable future, that haven't been done already?

Of course, I won't skimp out of a PPI if I decide to move forward.
I'm in Canada and the car is a US import, so the odometer readings start with miles and end in km.

Thanks in advance!

2000 at 5k miles:
Oil and filter changed
Electrical system checked
Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed • Cooling system serviced
Fuel system checked

2002 at 15k miles
Recommended maintenance performed • 15,000 mile service performed
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Noise checked
Front strut(s) replaced
Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed • Cooling system serviced
Electrical system checked
Trim repaired
Airbag system checked

2003 at 16k miles
Heater control valve replaced
Antifreeze/coolant flushed
Cooling system serviced

2004 at 30k km
Wiring replaced

2018 at 79k km
Air filter replaced
Oil and filter changed
Drain plug gasket replaced
Mass air flow sensor replaced
Fuel filter replaced
Cabin air filter replaced

2019 at 84k km
Maintenance inspection
Fuel system cleaned/serviced
Oil and filter changed
Oil pan drain plug replaced

2022 at 86k km
Safety inspection
Front strut bearings replaced
Spark plugs replaced
Drain plug gasket replaced
Sway bar links replaced
Fluids checked
Steering/suspension checked
Stabilizer bar links replaced
Transmission filter replaced

GC996

FYI, here is a copy of the factory maintenence schedule. May be of help.

pulpo

well there is a 14 year gap there, and nothing before the 2022 service is really major or stands out
when they said "drain plug gasket replaced" are they talking about a crush washer? that's pretty funny to me.
never heard of a transmission filter. is that a tiptronic thing?
they replaced the strut mounts and sway bar links, that's nice.
"Fluids checked" after 3 years is a mistake, they all should be replaced after 3 years. at least brake fluid and oil. I'd do coolant too.

Overall pretty weak service history but it wouldn't stop me if the PPI was good and I liked the car.

toastedhalfbagel

Thanks for that!

Thanks! Planning to meet sometime over the next week to have a general inspection/walkaround myself, and if that looks good proceed with a PPI.

Not entirely sold on the space grey interior of this one, and my preference would've been black.. but figured there's no way to know unless I see it in person.

On a side note, does this look like possible rust bubbles to the left of the build sticker?
All previous front trunks I've seen have been pretty pristine underneath, but this one I'd have to have a closer look around.

dporto

Doesn’t look like rust under the paint. More likely glue or something else…

996-CAB

Agree with pulpo on 14 year?! gap. Not all service is the same. With this little service data, I would be a little more hopeful if the most recent services were done at a Porsche dealer or a known Porsche indy. If the services were never done with a Porsche dealer or Porsche indy, 100% have to do a detailed PPI. I looked for 2 years and mine was 100% worth the wait. Send pictures when you do the inspection.