100,000 miles...Now what?
#18
10-28-2014 | 02:36 PM
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I like stock but I think im going to go off the deep end. Black OZ's, lowering springs and some updated led tails and front lights. Oh and some 200 cell cats to go with my awe exhaust.
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10-28-2014 | 07:27 PM
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I bought my '06 with 25K at the beginning of April and she now has just under 38K and two DE's under her belt. I am LOVING this car. I hesitate to turn this into a track/street daily driver simply because of the resale. But I'm tempted to say to hell with it, do what I want and enjoy.
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10-29-2014 | 10:48 AM
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Yves
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10-29-2014 | 12:26 PM
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10-29-2014 | 12:42 PM
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3 GRAND WOW. glad you got it for free 
Worst repair other than normal maint was the dash pixels started to go out. I screamed at Porsche NA for an hour and since i was the original owner, they replaced it for free this year. It was a $3,000 job. I tried to get them to show 20,000 miles since thats what people think it has when looking at it but they wouldnt go for that!
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10-29-2014 | 12:58 PM
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Last week my C4S turned hit the magic 100K mark. Car is running great and I still enjoy driving it today as much as the first day I bought it. In the last 20K miles I have changed the following to prevent any unexpected issues as the car is my year-round daily driver. For those who have gone before me is there anything you would suggest I replace / monitor?
-Water Pump
-Coolant Expansion Tank
-Air Oil Separator
-Coil Packs & Plug
-Oil Change(s), Air Filter(s), Cabin Filter(s)
-Battery (94R)
-Brakes (Rotors & Pads); including a flush
Is 100K considered high mileage? Is 250K reasonable to expect?
-Water Pump
-Coolant Expansion Tank
-Air Oil Separator
-Coil Packs & Plug
-Oil Change(s), Air Filter(s), Cabin Filter(s)
-Battery (94R)
-Brakes (Rotors & Pads); including a flush
Is 100K considered high mileage? Is 250K reasonable to expect?
Just trying to take a pic of total mtce.
Mine at about 70,000 miles:
AOS
ALTERNATOR
WATER PUMP
RMS
BELT (2x)
TPMS
Coolant Cap
Battery
Pads (2x)
Brake Flush
Tires (3x but irrelevant due to driving style)
Clutch (replaced with 50% remaining since they were working on the RMS)
#26
10-29-2014 | 04:57 PM
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I'm wondering if I would need to replace those things. Believ in the mantra, if it ain't broke do not fix...but always keep with the maintenace like oil changes and brake fluid changes all filters and fluids...for sure I will keep my car till the 160k kms Mark and will share with the brothers here....that will be a fun day...
Alternator? Aos? Water pump and coolant expansion tank...brothers when you replaced these were there really any symptoms like leaks, smoke?
Alternator? Aos? Water pump and coolant expansion tank...brothers when you replaced these were there really any symptoms like leaks, smoke?
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10-29-2014 | 05:57 PM
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It is clear to me your recent maintenance. Can you share what you replaced since day-1 --- things you have not specified above.
Just trying to take a pic of total mtce.
Mine at about 70,000 miles:
AOS
ALTERNATOR
WATER PUMP
RMS
BELT (2x)
TPMS
Coolant Cap
Battery
Pads (2x)
Brake Flush
Tires (3x but irrelevant due to driving style)
Clutch (replaced with 50% remaining since they were working on the RMS)
Just trying to take a pic of total mtce.
Mine at about 70,000 miles:
AOS
ALTERNATOR
WATER PUMP
RMS
BELT (2x)
TPMS
Coolant Cap
Battery
Pads (2x)
Brake Flush
Tires (3x but irrelevant due to driving style)
Clutch (replaced with 50% remaining since they were working on the RMS)
Rear springs (one broke)
One hydraulic pump for top
Alternator
Starter
exhaust (went with awe) original had broken noisy baffles
That's all I can remember as far as major items. Most were not major to me.
#28
10-29-2014 | 07:44 PM
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I'm wondering if I would need to replace those things. Believ in the mantra, if it ain't broke do not fix...but always keep with the maintenace like oil changes and brake fluid changes all filters and fluids...for sure I will keep my car till the 160k kms Mark and will share with the brothers here....that will be a fun day...
Alternator? Aos? Water pump and coolant expansion tank...brothers when you replaced these were there really any symptoms like leaks, smoke?
Alternator? Aos? Water pump and coolant expansion tank...brothers when you replaced these were there really any symptoms like leaks, smoke?
1. You don't mind getting towed.
2. You don't mind waiting 30-90 for a tow truck.
3. You don't mind about your safety and the safety of your passengers/love ones.
4. You don't travel far enough or into the unknown that parts and qualified skills may become issues.
Yes, don't fix it if you have a relatively low mileage car. But if you are over 50,000 miles, I believe we are beginning to play a pseudo-Russian Roulette game. But then again, it's just my opinion.
#29
10-29-2014 | 07:49 PM
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200k or when I can import an E34 M5 Touring under 25 year exempt status, whichever comes first.
Obviously I'm a bit biased but it took a lot of work to get it so I'm going to enjoy every mile. (A common approach for every car I've owned.)
I'll try to gather and review all my service receipts but the original list I posted is pretty much it. However, I purchased and installed a new battery on Sunday and the TPMS sensors will be replaced with the installation of my snow tires next month.
AOS = Blue smoke bomb / counter-measure (Think James Bond) when it fails.
Water Pump = White smoke bomb / counter-measure
Coolant Expansion tank = Low Coolant Warnings & small red puddles under your car in the morning.
How long are you planning on keeping it?I bought my '06 with 25K at the beginning of April and she now has just under 38K and two DE's under her belt. I am LOVING this car. I hesitate to turn this into a track/street daily driver simply because of the resale. But I'm tempted to say to hell with it, do what I want and enjoy.
(A common approach for every car I've owned.)Water Pump = White smoke bomb / counter-measure
Coolant Expansion tank = Low Coolant Warnings & small red puddles under your car in the morning.
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