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ppbon · 04-23-2010, 06:15 AM

... where I wanted to post the following:

A few of comments:

• The failure rate on the M96 engines is nowhere near 20% as you state. Where are you getting your data from? Porsche has never given any numbers but by my estimate it may be around 2%.

• M96 engines can be rebuilt, just like any other internal combustion engine. Some failures may be catastrophic, but some are preventable by changing your engine oil on an accelerated basis and "reading" your filter.

• My recommendation for anyone having to replace their clutch is to also replace the Intermediate Shaft Bearing which is one of the components most prone top failure, especially in the '03 and '04 model years.

• A used Boxster is way less than $19,000. It's closer to $10K. A Boxster S $15,000. If you have to replace the engine, you can purchase a used one for about $3,000.

• Many Porsches live a long and healthy life. My '98, which I've had since new and is my daily driver, weekly autocrosser, and monthly track car just turned 195,000 miles.

It's not all gloom and doom.

Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

04-23-2010, 06:15 AM	#14
ppbon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 529	The Group won't let me post to the Wall... ... where I wanted to post the following: A few of comments: • The failure rate on the M96 engines is nowhere near 20% as you state. Where are you getting your data from? Porsche has never given any numbers but by my estimate it may be around 2%. • M96 engines can be rebuilt, just like any other internal combustion engine. Some failures may be catastrophic, but some are preventable by changing your engine oil on an accelerated basis and "reading" your filter. • My recommendation for anyone having to replace their clutch is to also replace the Intermediate Shaft Bearing which is one of the components most prone top failure, especially in the '03 and '04 model years. • A used Boxster is way less than $19,000. It's closer to $10K. A Boxster S $15,000. If you have to replace the engine, you can purchase a used one for about $3,000. • Many Porsches live a long and healthy life. My '98, which I've had since new and is my daily driver, weekly autocrosser, and monthly track car just turned 195,000 miles. It's not all gloom and doom. Happy Boxstering, Pedro __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is: Racecar!