25k to spend on a 997 - which one to avoid-engine issues

[skillimz]

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.

[skillimz]

Hartech is a long way for me but I will look into it.

Has any 997 with the LN engineering refit ever failed?

Does the 997 like occasional use?

Are the 06,07,08 the safer option?

[skillimz]

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?

[skillimz]

DasChin said:

avoid the 997 if you can. get a 996 Turbo maybe with the Metzger engine. that is the only way to be sure. or get a 997 non S with a rebuilt engine.

will be an older car than the 997 but will go like the clappers. don't worry about mileage if all the books and stamps check out.

Cheers mate. I hear this quite a bit.

Very annoying this ims issue as I appreciate you can get problems in any car but do Porsche not warranty cars after ten years old?

I will give the specialist mentioned a call and see how far my budget can stretch.

[skillimz]

Porkster said:

Why force the idea of the 996 turbo as being the cheap reliable alternative? They can throw up some huge maintenance bills, more so than a Carrera.
Besides he wants a 997
Choose carefully and buy from a decent independent.
I bought a 997 C4S last June. In January it went in for suspected bore scoring. It was fixed under warranty AND by hartech no less. So I was a little put out when it happen but now I have a solid car which I know is good.
All pros in my opinion and you could consider more desirable/ saleable when it comes to selling.

Shame there is not a hartech in london.