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    Mar 3, 2006 2:57:21 AM

    zedd06
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    Is this possible with a watercooled porsche automobile ??

    ...a living example with high mileage (>100K miles) and low to modest maintenance??

    If no then maybe being a "garage queen" is not good for these cars. What do you think?

    Mar 3, 2006 3:18:24 AM

    Jim48
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    Re: Is this possible for watercooled porsche automobile ??

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    zedd06 said:
    ...An example with high mileage (>100K miles) and low to modest maintenance??

    Maybe being a "garage queen" is not good for these cars.





    Zedd06,

    Welcome to the site.

    I think it depends on how you drive. If you are hard on the car, it may not last that long. If you do a lot of highway driving, around 70-80 mph, and if you maintain it properly with the oil and changes of various filters, it could easily last longer than 100K.

    I had that kind of experience with a '92 Ford Taurus SHO. I just junked the car last November, with nearly 303,000 miles on it, most of them highway. Maintenance costs were high, but still a lot cheaper than getting a new, or even a good used, car. Frankly, that's what helped me save enough to get a 911S.

    So take care of your car by maintaining it properly. The rest is a function of your driving.

    Jim

    Mar 3, 2006 4:38:26 AM

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    Re: Is this possible for watercooled porsche automobile ??

    I think there is no problem if you let the engine heat up properly before to push, and if you do the services as often as adviced.

    A hard (but well) driven 911 should last at least 150 000 km(94 000 miles) without ANY major problem.

    Mar 3, 2006 8:26:22 AM

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    Re: Is this possible for watercooled porsche automobile ??

    Mine had 140'000 km over 2 years ago:
    http://www.911turbo.com/feature/2003-12/index.php

    At 217'000 km, an oil leak would have cost mucho to be fixed, so I spent a bit more and got a new engine.
    http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=222023

    I'm now at about 235'000 km. Running strong...

    Greetings,
    --p
     
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