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Old 04-06-2017, 12:22 PM   #1
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Own both and running costs is almost identical. The 996 uses a bit more fuel and tires are a bit more due to them being larger. Call this the cost of more horsepower. The other item that was a bit more was the labor on doing the clutch/AOS/IMS due to it requiring a few more hours of Labor.

If you are contemplating between a 996 and 986 with all things being equal the maintenance cost difference is not material in my opinion.
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Old 04-06-2017, 02:51 PM   #2
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If you are contemplating between a 996 and 986 with all things being equal the maintenance cost difference is not material in my opinion.
Ah! Exactly the sort of feedback I'm looking for.

Thanks all for the thoughtful responses! :dance:
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