Any known Cooper S issues

Any known Cooper S issues

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highway

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1,957 posts

261 months

Tuesday 7th July 2015
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I fancy a MCS, turbocharged. I'm not so fussed about age but I do value low miles and high spec. In the glamorous world of Porsche ownership the 996 and early 997 cars are viewed with scepticism due to engine fears. I've seen a nice 57 plate car with a lot of spec which I fancy. However, there is talk of timing chain problems on those 07 cars. Were these problems resolved with the later cars? From what year should I be looking?

Always liked BOSE in a Porsche, is the HK system worth having?

Budgeting around £6k

highway

Original Poster:

1,957 posts

261 months

Friday 10th July 2015
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Thanks for taking time to reply. Seen a nice spec heavy 07 car but your pet confirms what I'd heard. Seen another 10 plate car with 3 k on it but it's not got many toys. Asking is £9k which is more than I wanted to pay but a deal may be achievable around 8k. I'll maybe keep looking. What year are issues resolved 58 onwards?

highway

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1,957 posts

261 months

Friday 10th July 2015
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The more options the better. Over and above standard I'd like heated seats, cruise,
Armrest, park sensors and nav, Bluetooth and usb. All make the car better to live with.

highway

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1,957 posts

261 months

Friday 10th July 2015
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Does the older supercharged car not chew fuel in comparison to the turboed cars?