Yes i get that, but for what you are paying i presume these are up-graded clutches that should be designed to cope with the power and being driven "enthusiastically". I would expect them to last longer !

Just Factor in the cost of any potential nasty surprises if not new or under warranty... or buy something newer, more mainstream, Toyota gt86/mazda mx5, i am sure forum members can suggest others.

But if you really want it GO and ENJOY!

Had a Golf GTI which I drove enthusiastically (it was the late 80's - early 90's no cameras) and virtually every weekend during the summer it towed the race car and transporter (1.2 tonnes) to meetings around the country.

The clutch was replaced at the first oil change (10,000 miles) due to being faulty and then at 100,000 it was changed again when the gearbox had to come out to sort the diff oil seal and bearings. I was stunned to see how little wear there was on the clutch considering how the car had been used but while it was apart it was daft not to replace it, parts are cheap.

I would hazard a guess that drivers of these Porsches like playing with the launch control.

Clutches don't last long with launch control.

Quite.

The launch control system on an M3 can only be used 3 times. Then th e car must be taken to a dealer for the clutch to be checked.

I find it hard to believe that we're being asked to debate the relative clutch life between a sports car (in this case a Porsche) and a rep-mobile !!!

Sports cars like Porsches are high maintenance - if you can;t get your head (or wallet) round this fact don't buy one!!!!!