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tholyoak · 01-27-2009, 06:51 AM

Mileage is no marker of potential engine problems if that is what you are referring to. I've done engine swaps on cars with 30k miles and ones with 90k miles that all had their engines go boom. The 2001 I recently put the 3.8 in has 50k miles. If you like the car, buy it. When you buy it, drive it. Like any car, infrequent use takes a toll.

-Todd

01-27-2009, 06:51 AM	#7
tholyoak Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glen Allen, ON Posts: 314	Mileage is no marker of potential engine problems if that is what you are referring to. I've done engine swaps on cars with 30k miles and ones with 90k miles that all had their engines go boom. The 2001 I recently put the 3.8 in has 50k miles. If you like the car, buy it. When you buy it, drive it. Like any car, infrequent use takes a toll. -Todd __________________ Current Cars: 1989 911 Targa 1984 944 Original Owner 1971 911T