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Originally Posted by PESUAZO
Interesting comments, I know many guys with 99 996's with over 100K miles with just oil changes and other regular maintenance.
Usually we hear the most from people that have problems with their cars, as humans, we tend to voice our displeasures/problems more often than our pleasures/happiness.
The failures that you mention DO happen, but I do not think they happen as often as they are promoted.
I respect your opinion: "Personally I would avoid the 99"
but I think you went overboard stating that you would not receive a free 99 996  |
I can only speak from the knowledge that I have.
I bought and fixed a 99 996 a year and a half ago with a cracked cylinder liner.
I happened to have a good 3.4L block at the time that I had nikisil plated.
I have since sold it -- and last I heard it is doing fine.
Last year I had 6 phone calls from folks around the state of Texas that have 99's, 2 were Boxsters and 4 were 996s. All suffered from intermix.
Those are tough phone calls to get because none of them could justify
the economics of replacing the engine.
We also worked on a 2003 996 that had a cracked cylinder liner -- so other years
are not immune, but the internet readings, and the actual phone calls I have received
suggest the 99's are more prone to intermix issues.
I believe the 99s are cheaper because of the concern for their engines, however
if I was looking -- I would stay away from the 99's and buy a 2000 or newer.
BTW, I am actively looking for a 9*6 for my wife -- and I am practicing what I preach -- I am avoiding the 99's.
You are right if someone handed my the keys to the 99 I would take it :-)
I would not keep it for long however.
The other years are not immune, but they do seem to hold their value better and thus
if they did have an engine issue, replacement is an economic possibility.
The PO asked about 99's and since he seems to have a choice -- I would go for the something other than a 99.
JMHO,
Mike