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jonc4s

jonc4s

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I'm still on the hunt for my C4S, really wanted something around the 40k margin. Keep getting tempted by some in the 50s but I have heard they need an expensive clutch change at the 60k service so this puts me off. Am I better off buying a 65k car which has had the big service with clutch etc?

Im normally a 6 cylinder BMW man so 65 doesn't scare me as they run for ever but my Porsche knowledge could be better, what do these C4S run to.

Any help appreciated, cheers.
 

ORIGINAL: jonc4s

I'm still on the hunt for my C4S, really wanted something around the 40k margin. Keep getting tempted by some in the 50s but I have heard they need an expensive clutch change at the 60k service so this puts me off. Am I better off buying a 65k car which has had the big service with clutch etc?

Im normally a 6 cylinder BMW man so 65 doesn't scare me as they run for ever but my Porsche knowledge could be better, what do these C4S run to.

Any help appreciated, cheers.
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I wasn't aware that there was a set time that the clutch needed to be changed e.e.g 60k miles. I thought a clutch was just changed when it had worn out? I bought my C4S at 48k miles and it had had a recent clutch, so maybe just try and find one where it's been done already?
 
I am probably wrong, I had just read that somewhere, I also am of the thinking that you replace a clutch when it needs replacing!

As for the BMW, yes, I've owned them for 5 years now, different coupes and saloons but it's time to get a Porsche now...
 
ORIGINAL: jonc4s

........ but I have heard they need an expensive clutch change at the 60k service so this puts me off.
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You will here a lot of old wives tales about the 996 and this is of of them.

The clutch is changed when it is worn out - same as any other car.

If you prescribe to 'change it just in case maintenance' any car will cost a fortune to run.
 
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