How many miles on your '99-01 996?
02-04-2008 | 02:11 PM
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From: Hyde Park, NY
'99: 134k miles (engine changed at 105k - due to ALWAYS needing an RMS - but there was no actual engine failure).
02-04-2008 | 02:15 PM
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87k...original engine.
slight telltale signs of seepage from the RMS area.
02-04-2008 | 02:29 PM
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From: S.F. Bay Area (USA)
2000 C2: 72K miles, original engine and transmission.
02-04-2008 | 02:55 PM
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From: Nova Scotia, Canada
99 C2 Tip: 99km, original everything.
02-04-2008 | 03:02 PM
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99 C2 Cab, 55k miles.
Bought it not quite 4 years ago with 25k on the clock.
02-04-2008 | 03:04 PM
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From: Bucks County, PA
00 C2 - 95K, engine replaced at 84K due to problem with reassembly after vario cam solenoid replacement.
Stefan
02-04-2008 | 03:39 PM
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From: IA
MY 99 Carrera 4 with 49k miles...engine replaced at 43k miles
02-04-2008 | 03:47 PM
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From: St. Louis
2000 63K miles same engine and trans
02-04-2008 | 04:26 PM
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From: Orange County, CA
thanks for the replies!!! can also ask if anybody has had to make the decision of '99-01 vs. '02+... the typical response has been to get an '02+ for the 3.6L and updates, but i wanted to get more opinions... thanx!!!
02-04-2008 | 04:29 PM
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From: Freehold, NJ
02-04-2008 | 04:54 PM
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From: California
02-04-2008 | 05:04 PM
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70K - track it several times a year w/ no issues. org engine and trans
02-04-2008 | 05:58 PM
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From: Minneapolis
00 - C4 with 43,000 original.
02-04-2008 | 06:40 PM
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1999 --996 Cab - just turned 68,000 - runs great. Just need gas and a open road.
Chuck 951
02-04-2008 | 06:43 PM
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1999 - 996 Cab --Artic Silver -- just turned 68,000 miles. Last time at mechanic for some small stuff --- all you need is gas and a open road.
Chuck 951