Alex
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I was reading some more IMS posts last night and it got me thinking -
Why don't we have current data that statistically displays FACT?
Lets start a fresh and forget all previous stories about the issue as all it seems to do is create myth and argument.
May I suggest we do some Data collection, which I will then put into a report that can be viewed on here by anybody wanting to know the truth. I can also keep it updated and add more data as and when required.
For data collection, I'm thinking something really simple like:
date inputted: 04/03/15
member: alex yates
model: 9961 C4
engine size: 3.4
purchase date: 03/03/14
date registered: 27/10/00
mileage (at purchase): 86100
mileage (now): 94553
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable):
comment:
Please only post data requested. Only post if you are the current owner of the car.
By doing this, it would not only prove/disprove everybody's beliefs (or go some way to help in that decision making process) but also give new buyers a better idea of what they potentially could be buying into.
And if statistically we prove it's not the horror story people make out, it can only add value to the 996 - thus inflate prices.
Who thinks this is a good idea?
If I start getting some positive comments as a goer, I'll make a start.
Lets put this baby to bed!
Anybody wanting to join in, either post their data in here (in a post below) or private message me if you prefer privacy.
No user names will be used in any reporting back I do
UPDATE: 3.5 year Review below. I'll modify this whenever I have anything to report (as well as posting in this post to keep a chronological review process:http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=102070&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=55).
Why don't we have current data that statistically displays FACT?
Lets start a fresh and forget all previous stories about the issue as all it seems to do is create myth and argument.
May I suggest we do some Data collection, which I will then put into a report that can be viewed on here by anybody wanting to know the truth. I can also keep it updated and add more data as and when required.
For data collection, I'm thinking something really simple like:
date inputted: 04/03/15
member: alex yates
model: 9961 C4
engine size: 3.4
purchase date: 03/03/14
date registered: 27/10/00
mileage (at purchase): 86100
mileage (now): 94553
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable):
comment:
Please only post data requested. Only post if you are the current owner of the car.
By doing this, it would not only prove/disprove everybody's beliefs (or go some way to help in that decision making process) but also give new buyers a better idea of what they potentially could be buying into.
And if statistically we prove it's not the horror story people make out, it can only add value to the 996 - thus inflate prices.
Who thinks this is a good idea?
If I start getting some positive comments as a goer, I'll make a start.
Lets put this baby to bed!
Anybody wanting to join in, either post their data in here (in a post below) or private message me if you prefer privacy.
No user names will be used in any reporting back I do
UPDATE: 3.5 year Review below. I'll modify this whenever I have anything to report (as well as posting in this post to keep a chronological review process:http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=102070&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=55).
alex yates said:3.5 YEAR REVIEW
Data collected so far for 132 cars (1st December 2018).
Still no 996 failures since July 2014 apart from 1 member with a 3.6 who won't enter his data so I'm unable to include it in the results.
Here's a couple of bar charts showing which engines and models have sustained a failure:
Total number of failures - 4.5% (Not including the LN as a original failure)
of which 3.4 - 0% and 3.6 - 6.7%
of which all Anniversary, X51 & C4 - 0%, C2 - 5.9% and C4S - 9.1%
Last reported failure on a 996 was July 2014 (not including the LN failure).