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Originally Posted by greglepore
Shaun, for me its simple. I have a decent 911 with 150k miles. Might need a motor tomorrow, might need one in 50k, who knows. When the cars were cheapish, you could get a motor done for 10-15k. The appreciation in value has driven the cost of a rebuild much higher, like double that now or more. Plus, if the motor broke previously, it was no biggie. Let the car sit, get to it whenever. Now that it has significant value, that's a less palatable alternative.
Yeah, I shouldn't worry about it and just enjoy the car. But it does creep in the back of your head. I liked it better when it was cheap.
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I hear you Greg but as far as the motor goes, I would take it to a well respected shop and have them do compression and leakdown tests, maybe bore scope the cylinders and if they give it a clean bill of health, just drive it. Carrera motors can go well into 300K miles. I sold a 3.2 with 246K miles on it (years and years ago) because a friend said with that kind miles it could go at any time. I sold it cheaply letting buyers know mileage. Buyer pulled it apart and at best if needed a top end done. Cylinders were perfect. So if you've taken care of your car, it would probable run another 100K to 150K miles before needing any kind of work done. Tests will certainly give you piece of mind.
I had to have all lower studs done on my car when I got it. Thankfully everything else was in good form. And drive it now as much as I can even with it being an M491. It really loves being driven and I'm happy to oblige.