4PTZERO

hey all - are there any known issues or general reasons you wouldn't want to get a 2014 991.1 GT3 vs. a 2015 or 2016??? Considering this as well when the prices drop a bit more.

redmonkey928

Very discussed topic, search a few of the threads in this section and you'll find why they are priced below the 15-16's.

Main reason being the engines in the 14's.

GTEE3

LWBs were not an option in '14.

Nizer

better warranty on 2014's.

LAPorsche3

I bought a 2014. No regrets. Initial apprehension is the engine issue. If you find a 09/14 manufacture date chances are it is swapped at the line. You still get 5 years + 2 CPO (if qualify).

Some earlier 2014s are branded. Definitely check CarFax or Autocheck first.

Dr.Bill

The engines on all the 2014's were replaced, either at the factory or at port. Not a big deal, newer ones have had engines replaced as well. Now there is a 10y warranty on the finger followers. Should be a non-issue.

None of the 2014's had full bucket seats. They were not available. Not an issue if you want sofa seats or will put proper track seats in the car.

The majority of the 2014 cars have had the warranty extended (in the US at least). Easy enough to check & worth something.

A small number of the 2014 cars have 'manufacture buyback' or 'lemon' branded titles. I'd avoid those unless significantly discounted.

Otherwise, it's the same as all the other 991.1 GT3's. Both good and bad.

SKY57

Lots of 2014's have engine swap, which to me is not a big issue.
I'd more worry about the FF&Camshaft issue for all 991.1, 2014 E engines especially. This bothers me even with the 10-year warranty.

Whenever I push and enjoy the car, I'd be thinking..... 'it could throw me the CEL anytime.'

RajDatta

And how is this an issue? If anything you would be in better shape if you throw a CEL.
Also, every 2014 had their engine swapped.

SKY57

If you call engine top rebuild or getting a new engine 'better shape',

well then, I worry too much.