dan_189 Posted 16April, 2018 Report Share Posted 16April, 2018 Those records somewhat line up with the recommendations of the time, 20,000kms or 2 years. https://porschelangley.com/images/dealer_images/448/uploads/Maintenance_Intervals.pdf Crazy as it is, it was a selling point to have long service intervals. So it's got a new engine, that's good treat it well to me it's an upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyboardWarrior77 Posted 16April, 2018 Report Share Posted 16April, 2018 10 hours ago, iluvbrownale said: Help me out here fellas. The service history of this car is odd 2005 22kms 9/07 42kms 12/08 51kms new engine 12/09 54kms 12/10 57kms 10/13 67kms 11/14 70kms 12/15 78kms 7/16 80kms 4/18 86kms So it seems to have gone its first 3 years without a service (is that why there was a new engine?!), then two years without 2005-07 and again 2010-13 no service and even a missing one in 2017. The last 5 were at Autohaus and before that Porsche Sydney. Am I missing something? Given the new engine at 50kms should I care? That service record looks good. I believe the first service was scheduled at 20,000 kms. Like the @dan_189 said, it was a "selling point" at the time. The current owner did not skimp on service that's for sure. Being looked after by AH, I can't imagine it will need much mechanically. The big issues are often when these cars sit unused for years. Again given it was serviced by AH regularly so all good there. I'd be interested to know why the engine was swapped out at 50,000 kms though? Other than IMS, I don't know of any other design faults that would lead to a replacement of an M96. I reckon go for it, and bargain hard on account of the engine swap. You can bet the current owner did when he/she bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 16April, 2018 Report Share Posted 16April, 2018 3 minutes ago, KeyboardWarrior77 said: That service record looks good. I believe the first service was scheduled at 20,000 kms. Like the @dan_189 said, it was a "selling point" at the time. The current owner did not skimp on service that's for sure. Being looked after by AH, I can't imagine it will need much mechanically. The big issues are often when these cars sit unused for years. Again given it was serviced by AH regularly so all good there. I'd be interested to know why the engine was swapped out at 50,000 kms though? Other than IMS, I don't know of any other design faults that would lead to a replacement of an M96. I reckon go for it, and bargain hard on account of the engine swap. You can bet the current owner did when he/she bought it. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 16April, 2018 Report Share Posted 16April, 2018 Definitely go for it. As for why the engine was swapped... My bet aside from IMS failure is scored bores/the infamous ticking noise. Lookup the M96 'modes of failure' but don't shy away they are still great cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffy Posted 17April, 2018 Report Share Posted 17April, 2018 The 996 i got had its engine replaced ~ 80K ago for an IMS failure. Turned up during PPI but they noted i got lucky as its got an upgraded IMS as a result. Also found that mine had a damaged nose, all porsche parts replaced. PPI noted if not for the new paint they would not have been able to tell. Did use the entire PPI as bargaining points though... If your handy with a spanner some big $ savings to be made for a few hours work when you get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvbrownale Posted 17April, 2018 Report Share Posted 17April, 2018 The 996 i got had its engine replaced ~ 80K ago for an IMS failure. Turned up during PPI but they noted i got lucky as its got an upgraded IMS as a result. Also found that mine had a damaged nose, all porsche parts replaced. PPI noted if not for the new paint they would not have been able to tell. Did use the entire PPI as bargaining points though... If your handy with a spanner some big $ savings to be made for a few hours work when you get it.I couldn’t be less handy with a spanner....I could bugger up hammering a nail in. D2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 17April, 2018 Report Share Posted 17April, 2018 15 minutes ago, Taffy said: The 996 i got had its engine replaced ~ 80K ago for an IMS failure. Turned up during PPI but they noted i got lucky as its got an upgraded IMS as a result. Also found that mine had a damaged nose, all porsche parts replaced. PPI noted if not for the new paint they would not have been able to tell. Did use the entire PPI as bargaining points though... If your handy with a spanner some big $ savings to be made for a few hours work when you get it. Great result! As they get older the 996 will require more attention although there is plenty of info from the most basic jobs to entire engine rebuilds! If you're not handy send it to the dealer and they give you a coffee and a taxi to and from or buy @Francois @Pokiou and me lunch and we could do it** for you, we're experts now We may need to adjust our pricing structure to include beer... ** "It" solely refers to 996/7 model cars and jobs limited to serpentine belt, alternator, starter and starter cable replacement Pokiou 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 17April, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 17April, 2018 50 minutes ago, dan_189 said: Great result! As they get older the 996 will require more attention although there is plenty of info from the most basic jobs to entire engine rebuilds! If you're not handy send it to the dealer and they give you a coffee and a taxi to and from or buy @Francois @Pokiou and me lunch and we could do it** for you, we're experts now We may need to adjust our pricing structure to include beer... ** "It" solely refers to 996/7 model cars and jobs limited to serpentine belt, alternator, starter and starter cable replacement A beer and a McDonald's you two can work on my car anytime hell i might even buy you two beers each Pokiou 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 17April, 2018 Report Share Posted 17April, 2018 3 minutes ago, MARTY said: A beer and a McDonald's you two can work on my car anytime hell i might even buy you two beers each Hey hey, it's still a German sport car has to be a trendy Melbourne Cafe at minimum :-p bear924 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffy Posted 18April, 2018 Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 Spanner handy option: https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1999/SSE-AD-5387701/?Cr=0 Though the clam looks off, guess its got a broken hinge. Also has a job for @dan_189 for a battery/alternator issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 18April, 2018 Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 7 minutes ago, Taffy said: Spanner handy option: https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1999/SSE-AD-5387701/?Cr=0 Though the clam looks off, guess its got a broken hinge. Also has a job for @dan_189 for a battery/alternator issue. Might need more than that unfortunately! Battery is probably dead from age or not being used. At that price being an automatic - its not a "bargain" IMO. It looks like its had a very hard life post purchase, bit sad really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco Posted 18April, 2018 Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 32 minutes ago, dan_189 said: Might need more than that unfortunately! Battery is probably dead from age or not being used. At that price being an automatic - its not a "bargain" IMO. It looks like its had a very hard life post purchase, bit sad really. +1 Agree...you pay for what you get! Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 18April, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 47 minutes ago, Taffy said: Spanner handy option: https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1999/SSE-AD-5387701/?Cr=0 Though the clam looks off, guess its got a broken hinge. Also has a job for @dan_189 for a battery/alternator issue. it looks like its lived a hard life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyboardWarrior77 Posted 18April, 2018 Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 How much would the hard top be worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 18April, 2018 Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 5 minutes ago, KeyboardWarrior77 said: How much would the hard top be worth? Ebay says 1-1.5k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyboardWarrior77 Posted 18April, 2018 Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 31 minutes ago, dan_189 said: Ebay says 1-1.5k Wow. I was under the impression they were made of unobtanium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyboardWarrior77 Posted 18April, 2018 Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 $1k for IMSB Did he explain why the passenger side window is missing its tinting? Or why the door cards are blue when interior is black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 18April, 2018 Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 You deserve a 600 odd dollar ppi fee for that write up @Clarkie Hopefully can go to a good home and gets loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 18April, 2018 Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 Oh I thought you recently bought one @Clarkie well at least you have an eye for the detail and are stronger than your emotions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 18April, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 Great report @Clarkie a good opinion on what's out in the marketplace,it's a bit scarey what shit some people are trying to sell and prices they are asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco Posted 18April, 2018 Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 Great review @Clarkie... when I hear about all the rubbish that is out there I thank my lucky stars that I held on to mine!! cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 18April, 2018 Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 On 4/17/2018 at 12:36 PM, dan_189 said: Hey hey, it's still a German sport car has to be a trendy Melbourne Cafe at minimum :-p Bloody Porsche Tax! dan_189 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 18April, 2018 Report Share Posted 18April, 2018 45 minutes ago, TrevMcRev said: Bloody Porsche Tax! Can't escape it! :-p @Clarkie nice write up! Car actually sounds scary and abused, poor thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 20April, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 20April, 2018 Looks like Autohaus have that 996 back on CS for anyone looking to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyboardWarrior77 Posted 23April, 2018 Report Share Posted 23April, 2018 This popped up over the weekend. It's down in Bowral (about 90 min out of Sydney). https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-2004/OAG-AD-15896472/ At 15,000km, it probably still has the new car smell. dan_189 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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