Possible Porsche 911 3.8 997 Carrera 4S purchase

[Albertross8]

Hi guys,

Wanted to draw on your knowledge and expertise if I may, i'm looking to purchase a 2008 Porsche 911 3.8 997 Carrera 4S Tiptronic S AWD, I've read various articles and posts on potential issues and design faults but was looking for any insight on Do's and Do Not's and possible issues, any input appreciated thanks.

[Cheib]

997 should be a PDK ?

[skinny]

I thought only the 997.2 was pdk? At least, i know it switched at some point, the earlier 997 was a normal tip.

From what I've read, check for sooty pipes or smoke on start up indicating possible bore score

Edited by skinny on Thursday 8th August 20:30

[supersport]

Research bore scoring.

The 3.8 gen 1 is particularly prone to this, especially in tip format. Really don’t think I would go there.

But then we bought a 3.4 tip Boxster

[Essential]

2004-2009 997.1 auto is tiptronic
2008-2012 997.2 auto is PDK

Registrations do overlap.

997.2 easiest spots are redesigned rear lights, touch screen sat nav, Bluetooth etc.

[Murph7355]

I'd go and have a sit in a 997.1 and 997.2...there was a decent jump in various aspects of the .2 IMO/E. Obviously they cost a bit more...but it's worth it (again IMO).