Pushing past 185k miles, how far can a 911 go?

[GTP911]

Good guy, good story:

 

 

[firstone]

Big klms don't frighten me. I't used to put me off. I'd be more worried about low ks not used but has the age. M96 engine killn that sh1t. ?

[MARTY]

Let’s all hope we all get this sort of mileage out of our cars with no troubles.

[jakroo]

There are only three things to remember about high kilometre engines and gear boxes (and 185k miles/310k kms is starting to get up there but still some way to go) is servicing, servicing and servicing.  The engines and gear boxes are well engineered pieces of equipment (despite some of the issues all manufacturers have experienced over the years) and have been built to last a long time.  The electrics and plastics may not last so long and can cause a premature demise of an engine but the core capability is kept operational by good and regular maintenance.

From my perspective, we shouldn't be surprised at longevity in these sorts of cars, but rather we should be surprised if they don't last a long long long time. 

[symsy]

Well we know some of the a/c cars go 230+ and many commonly advertised on carsales. I have had a 3.2 at 285km (No rebuild and pulled like a steam train). Some of the partial rebuilt cars are hitting late 3's in mileage too .   There is no real reason for the 996 to be any different, Im sure Porsche didnt build with a premature end of life in mind for that car , it aint their style , well no more than any other car they create. Even when faced with a decsion of creating an  economic entry level car a 944/924 there enginnering quality shines  even they are kicking on and good cars.