997.1 owners. How many are problem free ?

[zulash]

i would just like a bit of feedback from owners who have a 997.1 that has NOT yet fallen foul of the ims/bore score problems. also if the car is an early model or fitted with the larger bearing. (if there are any)

[zulash]

Great to read good news for a change regarding these motors. I've just acquired a 2007 41k c2 tip s. 300 mile drive home with her .... seemed faultless. hope it stays that way!

[zulash]

mollytherocker said:

I am not sure what you are expecting? You have asked for posts form people who havent had blow ups and people who havent had blow ups are posting?

There are thousands that havent blown up.

there is no end of moaning regarding the 997.1 basically i'm looking for owners that have no complaints about the 997.1 Posts on PH is all but 'writing off' the 997.1 it's no wonder certain cars depreciate. there are countless Porsche enthusiasts out there that absolutely adore the marque and in particular the 911. a vast percentage of those people can't afford the 997.2 which we all know is an improved engine.(add 16k on the price of 997.1). i've just bought a 997.1 Carrera c2 and she is stunning! I would just like to see other enthusiasts enjoy the same experience. i sometimes wonder if the owners of 'problem free' cars even know about PH!

[zulash]

Plu Tony M said:

The 997.1 is brilliant despite the inherent problems. We live in an age when everything is expected to be perfect all of the time. Engineering, by it's nature, is rarely perfect. I know as I test 'design engineering' on a daily basis. This car is great. Yes it can bite you in the arse, and wallet, but do you want a bmw 320d relationship with your 911?
The 997.1 will become a modern classic and it's faults, real and exaggerated, will be ignored and accepted and embraced.

THIS IS THE KIND OF POST I WAS HOPING FOR.