I purchased my 2006 Carrera 4S with 6,300 miles on it back in 2010.
Now in 2016 the odometer just turned over 64,000 miles ( about 9k per year). Still looks pristine and awesome and motor runs like a champ.

For several years now I have been averaging about 5 or 6 track days a year mixed in with at least a couple of canyon runs every month. I go through tires and brakes like once a year or close to it. I take meticulous care of it and change oil every 5k.

Since I do like to track the car and drive it on the aggressive side, I would like to hear from you guys who have higher mileage cars and have tracked your cars regularly or at least a couple times a year.

What's your mileage, driving style, how many track days, and what's your experience as far as reliability and maintenance? Just curious to hear how higher mileage track cars are lasting, because sometimes I start to think maybe I should slow down on the track days as the mileage gets higher.. Any thoughts or input would be great to hear!!

 

My 997.1S has 120k miles. It gets to the track 4-5 times a year. 5w-50 Mobil oil changes every 5k miles or before and after each track event. I have got my money's worth that's for sure!

 

120K ! Wow, that is encouraging and great to hear! Good idea about changing oil after each track event... better safe then sorry!

Just curious, can you share any maintenance history? Clutch life , IMS still original?

 

Original clutch is coming out of the car this Friday (finally just let go in the parking lot yesterday) Mine is a 07 so it has the larger IMS bearing which is not easily serviceable and has almost zero failure rate. Water pump replaced at 80k miles for preventative maintenance. Spark plugs and coil packs done every 30k miles. Starter and alternator cable replaced at 100k miles. Original coolant came out of the car at 100k miles to install third radiator kit and low temp t-stat to keep temps low on the track and spirited driving. If you keep up on maintenance these engines will run a long time and can handle a lot of abuse. The worst thing you can do to a 911 is let it sit! Cheers

 

Great info. Thanks so much. My first clutch lasted only 56k and my build date is mid 2006 so I know I have the larger IMS bearing as well. Great to hear yours is still running strong. I have already done a lot of your same maintenance projects, except the thermostat. So great to hear about 100k plus car still kicking butt!

 

This is a great thread. I have just turned 70k and car get all the needed maintenance as well and change oil every 5K as well. I drive enthusiastically but haven't been to a track...was thinking about a DE event at Limerock CT so I think I'll go for it. I have been told by some to also change to break fluid before and after track as well.

I have an '06 as well, but how do I know if I have the larger IMS bearing or not?

 

Yes, I forgot to mention. I also changed my brake fluid to Motul 600 high temp fluid and bleed them before and after. That is a great suggestion to follow. If you have ever boiled your brake fluid at the track, then you know it can be a scary situation!

You should definitely try a track day. You will learn so much about your cars handling characteristics that you never get to see on the streets. Not sure your driving skill level, but I would recommend a driving instructor or close friend who is really good at driving 911's and knows the local track to give you some instruction your first time out.

Model years 2006-2008 have the larger IMS bearing. The question mark some have is that Porsche switched to the larger bearing in the assembly line some time mid to late 2005. So it's possible a late build 2005 may have the larger bearing too, but no one knows how to track that for sure until they open up the bearing to do an upgrade. If you have a 2006 model then you most likely already have the larger IMS bearing. You can check your driver side door sticker to see the actual build date of your car..

 

Just a side note, love the ducktail qikqbn!

 

Thanks!! one of my favorite mods!