<font color='black' size='2' face='arial'>I didn't want to make my post too long so I didn't mention it, but to be fair there is now an aftermarket pressure lubicated plain bearing replacement that can be fitted to SOME of the cars that should be a permanent repair.<br>
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<div style="WORD-WRAP: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space" class=aolReplacedBody>As a Charter member of the PCA for the past 57 years, walk away, unless you're filthy rich, in which case you should find another Porsche. Depends what you're looking for. Style, speed,brutality,or "show off".
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<div><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">I was looking at Porsche 996 and 997 recently (1999-2008 911). Problem is, they have this thing called an Intermediate Shaft Bearing. It is a roller bearing, goes out without warning, at any random time it feels like it, and ruins the engine by filling the oiling system with shards of metal. New engine = $20K. </FONT></div>
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<div>The recommendation is to change it every 50,000 miles ($2K-- have to pull the tranny) but no one will guarantee it will last that long.</div>
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<div>Russian Roulette, anyone?</div>
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