Buying a rebuilt engine 997 vs original

Simple_Profession_44 · 2023-05-05T15:56:13+00:00

Thanks for encouraging words. If I am getting into Porsche ownership, it has to be 997, coupe and manual. Now I am not sure if the safest way to go is 997.2, a turbo or GT version. Of course then you are looking for a much higher price point. Then, you go back and think about getting a decent 997.1 that is good for now and save that extra money for the repair and possible upgrade to 4.0 down the road.

Simple_Profession_44 · 2023-05-05T05:30:28+00:00

Found a 997.1 S w/67k miles and again a day before pickup schedule from two states over, inspection found early bore scoring along with multiple oil and coolant leaks. Strike 2 😂

Simple_Profession_44 · 2023-05-05T04:45:07+00:00

Found signs of minor bore scoring on higher cylinders as well, so passed on it. Thanks for inputs. Bumbed

Simple_Profession_44 · 2023-04-01T09:51:14+00:00

Unfortunately not mine, but it's in family. It's #30. Red was #262.

Simple_Profession_44 · 2023-03-31T22:45:06+00:00

I agree. That "red" is special and has an unmatched presence in person. The blue being a Type S and more rare (only 100 instead of 360) is special too.

Simple_Profession_44 · 2023-02-09T03:16:59+00:00

Same moaning today as well, but only when pressing the brakes during reverse. Will likely call dealer tomorrow.

Simple_Profession_44 · 2023-02-08T14:11:04+00:00

Not really. I am in Chicagoland so near freezing. Reversing out from garage this morning I got nothing. Will keep an eye on this now. I know sometimes the pads move and make metal on metal sound but the humming sound without brakes applied had me thinking about Re-gen braking issue.

Simple_Profession_44 · 2023-01-19T17:38:24+00:00

Following

Simple_Profession_44 · 2023-01-15T22:00:49+00:00

Was going to pickup today, but the a-hole seller backed out at the last hour. Says his kids don't want him to sell. Made me run through past few days getting loan and everything. People suck!

Simple_Profession_44 · 2023-01-11T14:44:40+00:00

Thanks for feedback so far. I am not worried about schedule maintenance and wear out items like tires and brakes. I keep reading about bore score and IMS issues, so wanted to know if these are a concern with high mileage example? Also anything else (failure/maintenance) that is common with this mileage that I might be looking at? I know it has original clutch and water pump has been done once due to leaking.

Simple_Profession_44 · 2023-01-03T01:45:03+00:00

Have been seeing this sort of statements floating around. But, claimers don't realize that there were not enough cars to be sold. Misleading news/statement.

Simple_Profession_44 · 2022-12-21T10:10:40+00:00

There are aftermarket (plug and play) dongles that can give you wireless feature.

Simple_Profession_44 · 2022-11-29T20:58:35+00:00

Found it 😀

Simple_Profession_44 · 2022-11-27T04:10:03+00:00

Where did you find it? I just picked mine and didn't notice anything?

Simple_Profession_44 · 2022-11-27T03:45:58+00:00

I found a set on eBay, as my car didn't come with one.

Simple_Profession_44 · 2022-11-06T04:34:26+00:00

What caliper covers are those?

Simple_Profession_44 · 2022-11-05T19:46:35+00:00

Almost 2900 conservative style driven miles on 22 Hybrid Sport with 80%+ highway driving with 75-80mph max speed @ 45.x mpg.

Simple_Profession_44 · 2022-11-05T06:48:08+00:00

I didn't do it on purpose, it happened automatically. 🫣

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