My mate had a 996 911. He had a oil seal blow which he had repaired along with a full service costing a grand and then had the ims fail on him causing him a full rebuild at hartech costing him 6k I think? He had the car for 6 months. 3 of which were spent in the garage.
But he is the type of bloke to own one just to say he had it.
The thing was ancient and I think it cost him 10k. Knew it wouldn't last. Has put me off a bit, but would mind a caymen. Will wait for the later ones to come down in price a bit.