997 Turbo, buying

[Funkstar De Luxe]

Hello everyone!

If I was in the market for a 997 Turbo, what key issues would I be looking for in a car? In both spec and condition.

Are there problem areas with the 997 Turbo that I should really be aware of before making a purchase? Known issues? I'd be looking at the earlier models, 2007-2008.

Prices seem to have been relatively stable for a few years now, do we think they have leveled off, or have slightly further to fall?

Any advice offered is genuinely appreciated. I've owned a Cayman for 6 years now, and genuinely love the thing, but for the last few month I've noticed that the 997 Turbo looks like the bargain of the century. It would be my daily driver, covering around 40 miles per day.

Thanks,

Tony

Titled should read, 997 Turbo buying guide. Sorry about the typo

[Funkstar De Luxe]

Thank you both very much.

Yes, I agree buying from somewhere reputable is key, and I'd also like a good warranty. Is it unreasonable to use this as a daily driver?

[Funkstar De Luxe]

Gents,

thank you very much, this has been a goldmine of information for me. Needless to say I am now keeping my eyes peeled for a good example

Thanks again!

[Funkstar De Luxe]

So running cost appear to be luck of the draw here - some very low, some extremely high. I must stress, I would not pay £1k to replace TPMS - that seems crazy.

I'm fortunate enough to live within driving distance of two really good indys. I'd ask one of them to do a full PPI before purchase, and also have a long chat with him regarding what his opinion of the model is.

Mint examples are nice, but I really don't mind one with a few miles on it - at least then I know it's been run and likely maintained. £70k is too strong money, i think that's well beyond what I value the car at. Somewhere in the region of 50K plus a good inspection and a few grand in the bank to cover any immediate repairs of maintenance is where I'm looking. I would sleep easier at night with a good warranty too.

It's going to be my daily driver, so doesn't need to be a mint example, but mechanically sound is a must.

My guess is that most of these cars have been looked after by people with the means to do so, and unless they have been tracked, I doubt there's many poor examples out there.

[Funkstar De Luxe]

IMI A said:

if a bit soft out of the box.

That's exactly what I would like

[Funkstar De Luxe]

IMI A said:

With the TPC DSC module the suspension is still lovely just roll, dive squat improved significantly without any sacrifice to comfort. For road use I'd choose this upgrade over coil overs.

Sounds too good to be true but it really works.

It does actually. I have real difficulty believing that a small company could calibrate the suspension better than Porsche. Colour me skeptical.

[Funkstar De Luxe]

No, I don’t. I think you can pick up a good example for 35-40k

[Funkstar De Luxe]

Adam B said:

Funkstar De Luxe said:

No, I don’t. I think you can pick up a good example for 35-40k

Really, could you share some links to equivalent cars for that price?

Equivalent as in sub 30k miles, manual in a good exterior/interior colour

The dirty secret is that they are all advertised on sale or return. People are accepting 10k less than the advertised price. Granted the miles won’t be a low as that one, but who the fk wants a car that’s not been driven in 10+ years? Basket case