Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S
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Great cars, I had one for 2 years and got out without having any major issues... The car was 7 years old and cost about 5k to keep on the road in that time not including servicing. Replacement IMS, RMS, air con compressor, various cooling hose / clips, water leaks from doors / windows etc. I'd have another but it'd need to be a gen 2 997 or 991 after my experience with the 997-1
StreetDragster said:
I really wanted the PDK gearbox but couldn't justify the price hike to a 997.2, they are considerably more expensive than the 997.1. Moot point now though as i've probably spent the same with the rebuilt engine.
Matt
There's a good reason the 997.2 with the DFI engine is considerably more expensive than the 997.1 as you have found out.Matt
I know a couple of guys who have been through your pain hence the reason I blew the budget and got a 997.2.
But when you come to sell it on it will be worth more to an enthusiast buyer as you've had all the work done by Hartech - you will get some of that money back.
I bought a 987.1 2006 model 6 months ago, I paid for an aftermarket warranty with warranty wise solely to cover the issue of bore scoring and ims failure. During the 30 day cooling period I got a friend with a law degree and understands all these t&c conditions to have a read through it. Basically came back and said it would be a miricle if you ever successfully claimed anything through that, siting multiple issues including a tiny get out clause that said once the car is 10 years old they can use wear and tear for as an excuse for anything.
I must admit, I am considering getting rid of it even though it's a perfectly good car with full Porsche history, had £k of pounds spent on it by the previous owner, because I fear that day when I find the bores scored or the ims goes and grenades the engine. It has got to the point where I lose sleep over it and for me the worry is probably why I will get rid of a great car.
I would love a 997.2 but unfortunately there out if my budget. Interesting thought though is the 997.2 c2 produces nearly the same as the 997.1 c2S. Bet there nearly the same performance and a non s 997.2 is getting close to my budget.
Something like this
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
I must admit, I am considering getting rid of it even though it's a perfectly good car with full Porsche history, had £k of pounds spent on it by the previous owner, because I fear that day when I find the bores scored or the ims goes and grenades the engine. It has got to the point where I lose sleep over it and for me the worry is probably why I will get rid of a great car.
I would love a 997.2 but unfortunately there out if my budget. Interesting thought though is the 997.2 c2 produces nearly the same as the 997.1 c2S. Bet there nearly the same performance and a non s 997.2 is getting close to my budget.
Something like this
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
Edited by Markbarry1977 on Thursday 7th January 13:28
Great write up. I like the Carrera Classic wheels, they look miles better than the lobster claw ones.
I was in a similar situation last year and really wanted a 997.2 S PDK but my wife put her foot down and said there was no way I was spending that amount on a car. I knew it'd have to be a 997.1 manual as I couldn't cope with the tiptronic 'box in an RS6 I'd had after coming from two SMG's and two ZF 8 speeders.
I bought a basalt C2S from RPM Specialist Cars and had the full boroscopic inspection done prior to sale, there were no signs so I went for it. I had the ignition ranges checked prior too, it has never been above range three and had only seen range three for 17 ignitions.
The worry has crept in again now that I've read your post though!
I'm keen to see it lowered and hear what the ride is like. I never use the PASM in Sport as I can't stand the ride so would like to know what a set of springs do to the standard ride if that's the route you're taking of course as lowering and a little wheel spacing has been on my mind.
I was in a similar situation last year and really wanted a 997.2 S PDK but my wife put her foot down and said there was no way I was spending that amount on a car. I knew it'd have to be a 997.1 manual as I couldn't cope with the tiptronic 'box in an RS6 I'd had after coming from two SMG's and two ZF 8 speeders.
I bought a basalt C2S from RPM Specialist Cars and had the full boroscopic inspection done prior to sale, there were no signs so I went for it. I had the ignition ranges checked prior too, it has never been above range three and had only seen range three for 17 ignitions.
The worry has crept in again now that I've read your post though!
I'm keen to see it lowered and hear what the ride is like. I never use the PASM in Sport as I can't stand the ride so would like to know what a set of springs do to the standard ride if that's the route you're taking of course as lowering and a little wheel spacing has been on my mind.
Nice write up. I winced when I read that you still had the knocking noise after the engine rebuild...but that's life and least you know you've got the engine sorted out now. Looks much better on the silver wheels by the way.
I was considering one of these in the next couple of years...but I now will have to make sure there are serious funds put aside just in case.
Hats off to you for stripping that interior down and putting it back together again!!
I was considering one of these in the next couple of years...but I now will have to make sure there are serious funds put aside just in case.
Hats off to you for stripping that interior down and putting it back together again!!
I say this as a massive Porsche enthusiast/owner: It blows my mind that people are still buying these (and earlier) models of 911/Boxster/996.
I personally know 5 people who have had a 996/997/Boxster s
t itself.
5 people. And that's just people local to me who I know personally.
It's not a question of 'if', it's certainly a question of 'when' and if you are looking at buying one that hasn't had a rebuild, then you should absolutely say to yourself "This car will cost my £car+£8000 rebuild" and then decide if you still want it.
Huge props to the OP for thoroughly doing his homework first and then fixing it properly when the inevitable happened.
I personally know 5 people who have had a 996/997/Boxster s
t itself.5 people. And that's just people local to me who I know personally.
It's not a question of 'if', it's certainly a question of 'when' and if you are looking at buying one that hasn't had a rebuild, then you should absolutely say to yourself "This car will cost my £car+£8000 rebuild" and then decide if you still want it.
Huge props to the OP for thoroughly doing his homework first and then fixing it properly when the inevitable happened.
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