Hi all,
Have recently signed up here after having done some background research to support my desire to get into 911 ownership and set my sights on a 996.
I love the C4S' looks, but wary of the 3.6 engine and it's woes. I actually prefer the front end (lights) of the 996.1, and understand the 3.4 to be the less compromised engine from a bore scoring perspective, as well as the earlier 3.4s also less prone to IMS bearing failure.
The 3.4 is a cheaper car than the C4S, and I like the idea of my entry point to 911 ownership being lower, so that even with some major maintenance required can be kept under £20k (entry point for C4S...).
Hopefully the above makes sense and is not too waffly, but look forward to contributing to the forum, and getting into a 996 this year!
As for the topic title, what is the consensus on low mileage cars?
On the face of it, appears to be an attractive proposition, due to perceived value. However, is less use a good thing? What are the major points to look out for when considering a low mileage car?
Eg. I have been looking into an early 3.4 996, with c.35,000 miles. Having only done 5,000 in the last 5 years by the current owner.
Have recently signed up here after having done some background research to support my desire to get into 911 ownership and set my sights on a 996.
I love the C4S' looks, but wary of the 3.6 engine and it's woes. I actually prefer the front end (lights) of the 996.1, and understand the 3.4 to be the less compromised engine from a bore scoring perspective, as well as the earlier 3.4s also less prone to IMS bearing failure.
The 3.4 is a cheaper car than the C4S, and I like the idea of my entry point to 911 ownership being lower, so that even with some major maintenance required can be kept under £20k (entry point for C4S...).
Hopefully the above makes sense and is not too waffly, but look forward to contributing to the forum, and getting into a 996 this year!
As for the topic title, what is the consensus on low mileage cars?
On the face of it, appears to be an attractive proposition, due to perceived value. However, is less use a good thing? What are the major points to look out for when considering a low mileage car?
Eg. I have been looking into an early 3.4 996, with c.35,000 miles. Having only done 5,000 in the last 5 years by the current owner.
