2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S Cabriolet (997) Manual

[mrkuryakin]

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20555933

[johndore]

Reviewed the MOTs and work carried out. What was the outcome of the MIL engine malfunction at last MOT? No mention of what work was done to rectify this issue?

[mrkuryakin]

It was a couple of ignition coils. I had both banks replaced and a full set of new spark plugs. The work was completed by Paul Everly and listed in the details. He's an excellent mechanic near me and consulted with Wlliams Crawford. It's running very well.

[johndore]

Thanks. I realise you added that work to the list.

[Psilonaught]

Surely an up to date bore scope report should have been included as part of the sale. A lot can happen in 5k of driving... Nobody would buy a 3.8 engine car from a dealer without a inspection so why would you do it at an auction?

Baffles me.

[Rob Slom]

Psilonaught said:

Surely an up to date bore scope report should have been included as part of the sale. A lot can happen in 5k of driving... Nobody would buy a 3.8 engine car from a dealer without a inspection so why would you do it at an auction?

Baffles me.

Hi Psilonaught, you're spot on that bore health is a top priority for these engines. With 3 days left to run, booking a formal independent inspection might be tight, which is why the seller included the previous clean scope report and detailed the low-temp thermostat fix for maximum transparency.

The beauty of the auction format is that it allows bidders to price in their own risk assessment based on the extensive specialist history provided. The seller is highly responsive and open to last-minute viewings or direct questions from serious bidders looking to cross their T's before the clock runs out.

[eel-n-toad]

Hi - the photos seem to show that the car has the 'sticky' radio buttons issue and faded heating/fan controls common to this vintage. Have you considered having this 'sorted' and if so, what was the approximate cost?With thanks.

[mrkuryakin]

Some of the controls are a little sticky, but it's not so bad as to have caused me an issue. I know it's a known issue, not only on 997's but pretty much any car or any other item of the era with soft touch knobs. It's easily and cheaply addressed, as I understand it, if you want put some new ones on or treat with isopropyl alcohol after first removing them.

[mrkuryakin]

I should add, checking the car today, the heating controls aren't suffering from the sticky issue and the main on off button of the radio is pretty good. Its just he volume know which is a bit tacky really, but as mentioned before easily and cheaply addressed.

Edited by mrkuryakin on Thursday 25th June 17:35