I think it goes all in the tube but at this point I don't think it matters much anymore with as many miles on the motor. I just drive it. :D

I was looking at a 2000 S, it had 267k on the clock. when I did a test drive, the engine appeared to run extremely well. for that mileage I was surprised. also I plugged in my scan tool, expecting to see a cleared CEL fault, but nothing was triggered. I ended up passing on the purchase, but I was amazed at how well it ran. maybe if the seller had a detailed history on the car I would have purchased it, but I was leery of the purchase of what could have been a ticking time bomb.

Wow, good catch. That bearings really loose and its a double row, which supposedly has a low (<1%) failure rate.

I was about to say the longevity is due to California, but must be due to ocean air as 300k+ in florida

My 04 has 62k, one day maybe it will join the club
Sure will have a lot of fun trying :D

I put at least 60 miles on mine 4-5 days/week to work and back and sometimes over 100 miles on weekends.

Not my car, not a Boxster - but impressing mileage.

Porsche 996, 729.000 Km (452.000 miles)
Second engine with about 350.000 Km (217.000 miles)

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera Tiptronic als Sportwagen/Coupé in Bissersheim

Regards

Apologies for reviving but just saw this thread.

Some of these really give me peace of mind on how long mine would probably last :)

Mine only has 87,000 on the clock, bought it in November at 81,000, but I do about 12,000 a year at least, drive it through winter, always let the oil get up to temp before driving hard, drive it over 5,000rpm when I can and where it's safe to do so. So the car gets used, which I suppose is much better than garage-queening the car, hibernating it in the winter, short trips, etc. I'm guessing that has the most stress on such parts (IMS, etc).

I haven't replaced my IMS but, due to the condition, full main dealer Porsche service history, and how it's been a daily by past owners, I'm not worried at all. Keep them coming guys, it's amazing to see these engines with high miles! :D

I just rolled 135k but it sounds like I drive just like you, geraintthomas.
It's my dd. So many smiles per mile I can't count anymore.

Yes I have a little over 200k in my 99