I've never heard of an engine- out service but I think the chain guide replacement is and it's a fairly common problem over 75000 miles. Extreme camshaft deviation values can warn of this problem. I've owned my car 4.5 yrs and have averaged $5000/ yr in maintenance and upgrades, this while doing most work myself. When purchased it had 65000mi.
At a garage: LN bearing install including HP clutch, aluminum flywheel and 2 rear tires- $4500
AOS replacement-????
Myself:
MO30 OEM SPORT strut(4) and anti- roll bar kit - $1400
Wheel bearings (4) $600 including paying a shop to press in and out the bearings
OEM fr rotors, Akebono pads all round, stainless flex hoses, upper strut bearings-$6-700
OEM Short-shift 997 shifter (BIG improvement)$421
Two FR tires- $500
OEM fuel filter/ pump- $500??
Aftermarket RR tie rod links $300 (required due to lowering struts in hub carriers .625"
Left rad split open so: OEM L Rad, $370, WP $270, 4 gal. of OEM coolant $125, Low temp Therm LN ENG. $65, LN ENG. oil filter adapter ( no bypass!!!) $ 145
I'm sure I forgot something but you can see how an older car can really cost you. All-in, I've spent $19000 in 4.5 yrs. I've driven 33 000 miles. The car needs new rear tires next spring and should have a new roof.
This is a lot of money to me but I still feel and have always felt that this car is the most-satisfying thing I've ever done with money! For ME-- this car is the best car for me NOW. It's a GT car when I want it and an absolute world- class sports car when I want that. Besides that , it imparts the feeling of quality and precision that I crave- I'm in love after 4.5 years!
