How reliable are Porsche 996?

How reliable are Porsche 996?

According to Jalopnik, two proven replacement bearing kits both cost around $1,000, and you can even install a sensor that detects bearing wear. IMS bearing issues aside, most purport the 996 to be fairly reliable, at least for a German sports car.

Are 996 Turbos reliable?

The 996 Turbo is stout. Reliable. It’s also still potent by modern standards, with 415 hp available at 6000 rpm (later models with the X50 pack get 450 hp, thanks to larger turbos). First gear is very short, but it’s in the mid-range where the Turbo really shines.

What is the best 996?

Total 911’s top five Porsche 996s ever built

• 5) Porsche 996 Carrera 4S. The famous ‘Carrera S’ only made it onto the back of one Porsche 996: the C4S, a car that is rapidly becoming a modern icon.
• 4) Porsche 996 GT3 RS.
• 3) Porsche 996 Carrera Gen1.
• 2) Porsche 996 Turbo.
• 1) Porsche 996 GT3 Gen1.

What is wrong with the 996?

One of the most serious issues on the 996 is failure of the factory-fitted IMS bearing, which can lead to catastrophic engine problems.

Are 996 Turbos going up in value?

Despite the high numbers produced, the Porsche 996 Turbo is likely to go up in value in the future. Amazingly, when you consider the value of other Porsche 911 Turbos, they can still be picked up for well under $60,000 / £40,000.

Why is the Porsche 996 so hated?

Following the very popular air-cooled type 993, the Porsche 996 was probably the most hated of all 911s. It divided Porsche purists as it was the first 911 to feature a water-cooled engine. The 996 also had significant engine issues. This could lead to major engine failure.

What kind of reliability does a Porsche have?

The funny thing is, Porsche isn’t really known for reliability in the long-term used car enthusiast market. The “993” 911 had valve guide issues. The 964 is famous for leaking oil. The 996 had the well-known intermediate shaft bearing issue. And then there are the Cayenne coolant pipes.

Are there any problems with the Porsche 996?

Not all of the 996 cars will have the IMS problem, and it can be rectified for a few grand if you’re concerned, but it’s on the mind of every buyer out there. IMS problems aside, the 996 is absolutely stuffed with fragile, fast-wearing and expensive components, many of which can’t be reached without dropping the engine.

Is the Porsche 964 a reliable used car?

Unfortunately, this event is always held at an off-site location, and most of the employees can’t make it because their differentials blew out on the way there. The funny thing is, Porsche isn’t really known for reliability in the long-term used car enthusiast market. The “993” 911 had valve guide issues. The 964 is famous for leaking oil.

Is there a problem with my Porsche 911 Carrera?

This “D-chunk” problem seems ironically to occur mostly in gently driven cars. 911 Carreras that are driven hard at the track or on the street do not tend to see this type of damage. At least with respect to the track cars, one theory is that these cars tend to have their oil changed much more often.