25k to spend on a 997 - which one to avoid-engine issues
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Hey all!
I need your help!
Always loved the M cars but will be looking to try Porsche this time round.
I am sure you are tired of the endless stories from newbies asking about ims, rms and engine failures but I would really like to know from a current 997 owner which year or model I should avoid or buy to to minimise these engine failure stories.
I am sure it is not as common as everyone goes on about but I want to keep my next car for a long time and only do about 3k in mileage per year.
In your honest opinion, ignoring the turbo and Gt3, which 997 Should I be looking to get and from what recommended specialist?
I just want a black one with a manual box with the occasional use with toddlers.
Thank you!
Skill.
I need your help!
Always loved the M cars but will be looking to try Porsche this time round.
I am sure you are tired of the endless stories from newbies asking about ims, rms and engine failures but I would really like to know from a current 997 owner which year or model I should avoid or buy to to minimise these engine failure stories.
I am sure it is not as common as everyone goes on about but I want to keep my next car for a long time and only do about 3k in mileage per year.
In your honest opinion, ignoring the turbo and Gt3, which 997 Should I be looking to get and from what recommended specialist?
I just want a black one with a manual box with the occasional use with toddlers.
Thank you!
Skill.
skillimz said:
I am sure you are tired of the endless stories from newbies asking about ims, rms and engine failures but I would really like to know from a current 997 owner which year or model I should avoid or buy to to minimise these engine failure stories.
I am sure it is not as common as everyone goes on about but I want to keep my next car for a long time and only do about 3k in mileage per year.
In your honest opinion, ignoring the turbo and Gt3, which 997 Should I be looking to get and from what recommended specialist?
997 Gen 1 with OPC warrantyI am sure it is not as common as everyone goes on about but I want to keep my next car for a long time and only do about 3k in mileage per year.
In your honest opinion, ignoring the turbo and Gt3, which 997 Should I be looking to get and from what recommended specialist?
997 Gen 2
996 turbo
...all of which will be a struggle on £25k.
Gen 2 start at 35
If you don't mind a few miles something like this would be top of my list
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
If you don't mind a few miles something like this would be top of my list
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
skillimz said:
Has any 997 with the LN engineering refit ever failed?
Does the 997 like occasional use?
Are the 06,07,08 the safer option?
Does the 997 like occasional use?
Are the 06,07,08 the safer option?
1. Can't answer that, sorry.
2. Short answer, no. These cars are designed to be driven on a daily basis if required.
3. No. The Gen 2's (09 onwards) are the best option.
LivewareProblem said:
Trev450 said:
2. Short answer, no. These cars are designed to be driven on a daily basis if required.
Can you expand on this please? Im also looking into a 997 and it will only get used at the weekends and maybe once during the weekSo long as you use them on a fairly regular basis, warm them up fully, and then drive them hard, they are fine. What they, or any car for that matter, don't like is long periods of inactivity and being driven hard from cold.
for £25k you can get nice 997.1 from a reputable independent with a good warranty
for extra peace of mind you can have it checked for signs of major issues e.g. scoring
I also understand you can further reduce the risks by opting for a manual 3.6 engine car (tiptronics and 3.8s carry statistically higher failure rates)
you can never completely mitigate against the cost of major repairs but you can seriously reduce the (already low) odds, and tell me another junior supercar that you can use every day and doesn't have the potential to cost you £8-10k
in short, by the best 997.1 you can find and enjoy
to the other question, you can use your 997 every day or occasionally to suit your needs.... but follow the golden rules of avoiding short journeys, changing the oil annually irrespective, and always, always warming up properly before driving hard
for extra peace of mind you can have it checked for signs of major issues e.g. scoring
I also understand you can further reduce the risks by opting for a manual 3.6 engine car (tiptronics and 3.8s carry statistically higher failure rates)
you can never completely mitigate against the cost of major repairs but you can seriously reduce the (already low) odds, and tell me another junior supercar that you can use every day and doesn't have the potential to cost you £8-10k
in short, by the best 997.1 you can find and enjoy
to the other question, you can use your 997 every day or occasionally to suit your needs.... but follow the golden rules of avoiding short journeys, changing the oil annually irrespective, and always, always warming up properly before driving hard
matjk said:
Until the clutch wears out then its £4k
£500 for the standard car according to a quick Googlehttp://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/56427-c...
Thanks Adam. Its true. I am not interested in anything else.
Does anyone own a post 2006 997 and did they fit the thermostat and 3rd radiator as advised by some on this forum?
Apart from a porsche warranty that only cover ten year cars< are there any other warranties that hold their weight?
Am I being too paranoid?
Does anyone own a post 2006 997 and did they fit the thermostat and 3rd radiator as advised by some on this forum?
Apart from a porsche warranty that only cover ten year cars< are there any other warranties that hold their weight?
Am I being too paranoid?
skillimz said:
Thanks Adam. Its true. I am not interested in anything else.
Does anyone own a post 2006 997 and did they fit the thermostat and 3rd radiator as advised by some on this forum?
Apart from a porsche warranty that only cover ten year cars< are there any other warranties that hold their weight?
Am I being too paranoid?
Yes my wife has 2008 40k 4S and we love it. Does anyone own a post 2006 997 and did they fit the thermostat and 3rd radiator as advised by some on this forum?
Apart from a porsche warranty that only cover ten year cars< are there any other warranties that hold their weight?
Am I being too paranoid?
No to thermostat and extra rad.
We have let the OPC warranty lapse so we can use good Indy - savings on servicing, brakes etc are significant and offset against the unlikely happening. Plus they often do a better job.
Just don't buy one without a borescope first. A few cars out there are being moved on for a reason.
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