1996 911 C4s problems..

[911Castel]

Just wanted to share with you my recent issues with my 1996 911 C4s.

Purchased April – 2014 from non main Porsche dealer (Car currently on 51,000 miles)

Previous owner had a major service carried out at 48,030 miles, 111 point check at 48,117 miles – car under Porsche Warranty until January 2015.

Since I have owned the car (3.5 months) it has been back to Porsche for the following issues to be fixed under warranty – Electric Windows, Engine Mounts and Sunroof.

Car now at 51,000 miles and suspension is creaking and clattering – my local Porsche service centre quoted 4 new PASM dampers to solve the issue, not under warranty and a cost of 4k. Not feeling confident that this was the issue, I took the car to a different dealer who diagnosed front tuning forks, all top mounts, and front and rear lower arm bushes – also not under warranty.

Am I wrong to feel that the 111 point check should have picked these issues up less than 3000 miles ago?

Thoughts please – thank you!

[IknowJoseph]

911Castel said:

Just wanted to share with you my recent issues with my 1996 911 C4s.

A 1996 year car?

[anonymous-user]

I presume this is actually a 996 C4S and I wouldn't be too pleased if I'd bought it from an OPC in that condition. I would want it fully sorted FOC.

Sorry just noticed that you didn't buy from an OPC, so your case is probably less strong. Have you approached the selling dealer yet?

[mr pg]

A 996 doesn't have PASM suspension. A 2006 997 maybe?

[Magic919]

Not really a warranty matter. I'd expect the car to be in suitable nick when I bought it. Price and age of car would be factors.

[thegoose]

911Castel said:

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Am I wrong to feel that the 111 point check should have picked these issues up less than 3000 miles ago?

Thoughts please – thank you!

It sounds like you don't have a conclusive diagnosis yet but yes, I'd expect anything along those lines needing changing now should at least have been advised at the 111 point check.

[911Castel]

Sorry guys - 2006 997 - Purchased from a NON Porsche main dealer but 111 check done and 1700 quid paid for extended warranty.

[mollytherocker]

911Castel said:

Sorry guys - 2006 997 - Purchased from a NON Porsche main dealer but 111 check done and 1700 quid paid for extended warranty.

So they are citing wear and tear? I guess it is 8 years old.

[anonymous-user]

Was it creaking and clattering when you first took delivery of the car or has this just started in the last few weeks? The answer to that would give you a clue as to whether or not it would likely have been picked up in the previous check. But in any case, I would take it up with the dealer you bought it from.