997.1 3.6 carrera tip s probs/issues
Discussion
There are two main issues with the gen-1 (2004-2008) flat-six, which are scored cylinder bores and the failure of a bearing at the end of the intermediate shaft that drives the camshafts. Both can cause engine failure and a potential rebuild could be very costly.
Bearing failures are impossible to detect until they happen, thankfully they are increasingly rarely seen these days. Scored bores are a bit more common, specifically with the 3.8, but there are give aways in blackened tailpipes and/or a ticking noise at idle – if you encounter either, I would strongly consider walking away.
If in any doubt, have the car independently inspected.
Gen-2 cars tend not to be afflicted by the above; same goes for the Turbos and GT models, which use a different engine.
Bearing failures are impossible to detect until they happen, thankfully they are increasingly rarely seen these days. Scored bores are a bit more common, specifically with the 3.8, but there are give aways in blackened tailpipes and/or a ticking noise at idle – if you encounter either, I would strongly consider walking away.
If in any doubt, have the car independently inspected.
Gen-2 cars tend not to be afflicted by the above; same goes for the Turbos and GT models, which use a different engine.
Edited by PaulStephens911 on Friday 13th March 18:00
oldnbold said:
As you've paid a deposit over the phone it is fully refundable. I'd be getting any 997.1 inspected by someone, it could be the best £300 you ever spend.
997.1 is purchased now and she's beautiful. absolutely stunning! Don't know where all these monstrous stories about the 997.1 come from! 
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