P*rsch* discussion-blasphemy???

P*rsch* discussion-blasphemy???

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brownspeed

Original Poster:

730 posts

130 months

Wednesday 20th April 2016
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Sooo, I'm considering a 911 as an every day car for me & mrs B. Obviously keeping my (Far superior) Tamora.
Has anyone else done this? what to look out for / avoid? I have a budget of 25k ish. and the 997 falls into this (I don't really like the look of the 996 and can no longer run to a 993(My 1st choice)
thanks in advance, I didn't want to bounce straight into the 911 forum without first consulting like minded individuals

Big Al.

68,798 posts

257 months

Wednesday 20th April 2016
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Sorry, but did you say P*rsch*? wash your mouth out! hehe

swisstoni

16,850 posts

278 months

Wednesday 20th April 2016
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Chocolate engines on the 997 mk1 (bit ironic considering all the scensoredt TVR gets isn't it?).

£15k rebuild so not a good idea unless you feel lucky or can find one with a Hartech rebuild.
997 mk2 does not suffer same issues, but more expensive as a result.


Rib

2,548 posts

188 months

Wednesday 20th April 2016
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Or speak with Craig at dyno torque and get an ls v8 fitted. Sorted!

PGNSagaris

2,926 posts

165 months

Wednesday 20th April 2016
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I have a 911 996 as a daily. Chosen because they are very reliable, cheap to run and can handle 15-20k miles a year with ease. 911's are simply brilliant, brilliant cars. And an early 996 with the 3.4 engine is full of potential.

Avoid 997's in Gen 1 form. My bother just had his engine rebuilt on his. Thank you Hartech!

On the whole though, TVRs are more unreliable and I've had 3. Let's not kid ourselves.

I am demented for them but equally alive to their foibles. My Tuscan engine went bang. Costs a lot more than a 997 engine. I could catalogue the myriad problems over the years, clutches, starter motors, batteries, dodgy electrics, bits falling off, breakdowns etc but frankly I don't care. TVR's are epic.

What car to get? 997 C2S manual with PSE and a Hartech rebuild.

TOV!E

2,016 posts

233 months

Thursday 21st April 2016
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Get a 997.1 Carrera s, get it down to the Porsche garage get it checked out then put a Porsche warranty on it, they now warranty the car up to 15 years old, like TVRs not all the engines go pop, average is 6 units out of every 789 units sold worldwide.......
P.S, Triptronic are a lot more likely to go POP than a manual........Just google it.

brownspeed

Original Poster:

730 posts

130 months

Friday 22nd April 2016
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thanks for the responses; certainly food for thought. I had heard some anecdotal stories but i thoughtthat was the 996 (!) frown
when did the 997 mk 2 start-what year?
I'm only considering a manual- its a control thing I think!

beemercaf

48 posts

164 months

Friday 22nd April 2016
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KEVS500

86 posts

233 months

Friday 22nd April 2016
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I scratched the itch and chose a 997 GTS a couple of years ago to go with my Chimaera 500. Part of my plan for cost free motoring paid for by appreciation! The Porsche is costing me a LOT more to run (insurance, tax, servicing, warranty,tracker). Totally contrasting drives, despite similar performance up to way above legal limits; but touring trips in the 911 to the Continent and Scotland very comfortable and quick. But generally if it's not raining I use the TVR! The biggest issue with Porsche is you get hooked - hence the recent addition - a 911 Carrera 3.2 Sport!

Big Al.

68,798 posts

257 months

Friday 22nd April 2016
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beemercaf said:
I'll raise you!



hehe

alex_gray255

6,313 posts

204 months

Friday 22nd April 2016
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brownspeed said:
thanks for the responses; certainly food for thought. I had heard some anecdotal stories but i thoughtthat was the 996 (!) frown
when did the 997 mk 2 start-what year?
I'm only considering a manual- its a control thing I think!
I had the 997 pdk mk2 a couple of years ago. Did not like it much myself

brownspeed

Original Poster:

730 posts

130 months

Friday 22nd April 2016
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wont be a pdk- manual or not at all.

a1butch

269 posts

193 months

Friday 22nd April 2016
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Gen2 from 2008. You may only find something from 35k though.