Coil packs how long do they last?

[Rob175]

I own a 98' with 92,000 miles. I bought it in 2003 w/35,000 miles and to my knowledge the coild have never been changed and my summer driving only Boxster is running great.

The only issue I have is periodic static on AM radio stations. It comes and goes and increases with speed. It's sounds like the static one can get from "non-resister" plugs but since it comes and goes I don't think the plugs are the issue......maybe a crack in a coil??......I have no idea....but since I'm mostly listening to FM it not a big issue.

[Jgkram]

I too have never replaced my coils and believe they are original. I own a 2001 2.7 with 67K on the odometer. It's a daily driver and lives outside. I did replace the plugs at 45K but that was it. I knew purchasing a Porsche was going to be a pricy thing but it never ceases to amaze me how much attention these cars can require in comparison to others. I still get more enjoyment from it than anything else but as it ages... It's nice to think about owning an air cooled model but I can't imagine what those museum pieces must cost to keep operational.

[clickman]

2001 base with 95,000 miles and original coil packs. By my math that makes them 20 years old. I bought a new set of Berus a few years back when I had a flashing CEL, but the problem went away and I never put them in. I wonder if I'll notice a difference if I install them...

[986 Boxster]

2001 2.7L with 134.000km (83k miles) still on the original coils. I never change coils on a car unless they give me problems. I know that a lot car manufacturers recommend changing coils at 100k miles, but I`ve never done it unless I get a code that they are bad. Of all the cars I`ve had, I`ve only had to change one coil on a car with 366k km (227k miles).

[jaykay]

never replaced

[Rob175]

All good to know, because my "indy" recommended mine get changed now at 90,000 miles even though the car runs just fine.