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I had a high-miles early 996 that was on its second engine, (don't know what happened to the first one). I'm pretty sure that the 2nd one had way over 100k on it and it was still perfect in every way. If you did the upgraded IMS bearing like 450 knot, those motors are basically about as temperamental as a Toyota 22R or an old Mercedes diesel. Even w/o the upgrade, they might go forever.