[AB911]

I have been a 911 fan forever. It's the only car that I would drive any generation of it and feel good and love it. I first decided to purchase a 911SC mainly because I like aircooled cars more, especially that vintage look, and also because they are not too expensive yet. However, I changed my mind and decided to look at another inexpensive 911 which looks a little bit more modern and rides more comfortably. I am not looking at this as an investment, I just want to own a 911 once in my life but if the car appreciates then better, even slightly. I am not going to take the car to track. I just want to be able to daily the car or maybe drive it at least 3 days a week. If I daily it, it's gonna be 30 miles a day.

This is a list of things I would want to know and decide if the 996 is the right choice for me or I should forget about 996 and having a 911 at all.

-My budget is more around the non turbo 996, that way I won't spend a lot of money and feel guilty haha. But I have heard that Turbo doesn't have the IMS/RMS bearing issue and has more potential to appreciate in value. Do you even recoomend getting a regular 996?

-If I do PPI, will the inspector be able to tell if the IMS/RMS bearings have been changed to a ceramic one? What is the cost to take the car to a shop and have them change the bearings?

-If the bearings are replaced, is the 996 considered a reliable 911? What major issues have you had with this car?

-Would you recommend daily driving the 996? about 30 miles a day!

-What Annual cost in repair/maintenance does this car have? I won't Mod the car, so please dont include the mods you have done.

-I am not rich at all but I believe I can afford a 996. I mean, the regular 996 is cheaper than a fully loaded nissan altima or similar but still I feel kind of guilty for thinking of buying and owning a 911. Sometimes I just tell myself I will just stay happy with diecast models but nahhh I gotta own one. How is the cost of ownership? Will this car make a hole in my pocket if I own it for 4-5 years?

-Is the 996 relatively cheaper to repair and maintain compared to other 911s?

-Is it easy to work on this car or everytime I gotta take it to a shop?

-If I end up buying one, What mileage should I look for and what year model should I look for to have the least amount of problems?

I'd highly appreciate your input. I really want to know If I should own a 911 or not.

Thanks.