Notices
911 Forum 1964-1989
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Intercity Lines, LLC

contemplating a 911 purchase

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-15-2011, 06:54 PM
  #1  
86shark928
Intermediate
Thread Starter
 
86shark928's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: georgia
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default contemplating a 911 purchase

HI, new to the 911 forum. I used to own a 86.5 928. I just sold it and am thinking about a 911 purchase. Looking at years 2000-2002, this is more of my price range. Looking for some answers, maybe a starting point for research, is this is a good choice for me?

Some questions I have:

What is maintenance like?
Are there any commom problems to be aware of?
Are their specific big ticket item fixes/maintenance( in the 928 it is belt replacement)

I saw a thread for pre purchase inspection, i will definetly take a look at that.

anyone that can shead some light, please do.

thanks
Old 04-15-2011, 07:02 PM
  #2  
Makmov
Drifting
 
Makmov's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,274
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

no such thing

I seem to recall there are pitch forks and torches at the ready for waterpumpers.

You might have better luck in the 996 section.

Yes RMS and IMS

I have done a 928 belt... it's complete insanity.
Old 04-15-2011, 07:36 PM
  #3  
whalebird
Race Car
 
whalebird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains NC.
Posts: 3,993
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

The 996 and later cars are definitly different than a 911-proper(meaning air cooled). Each version is a bit different, and you would have to drive each of them to see what you like.
I think the IMS problem is not as big a deal as some may think. It's an easy job to prevent, but the newer cars don't seem to satisfy the grizzled porsche veteran. I could be wrong.
There are some smart guys here who have/do owned the 996/997 cars and may give you a better take on it.
Old 04-15-2011, 07:38 PM
  #4  
racer
Drifting
 
racer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,981
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

IMS (can lead to catastrophic engine failure)
RMS
Coolant tanks fail
Water pumps (60K mile intervals)


The 996 section might be better equipped to handle your questions/concerns
Old 04-15-2011, 07:46 PM
  #5  
Marc Gelefsky
Super Moderator
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
Marc Gelefsky's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Northern New Jersey
Posts: 16,142
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes on 18 Posts
Default

You should contemplate the 996 forum.

Plenty of info there!



Quick Reply: contemplating a 911 purchase



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 07:55 PM.