991.1 GT3RS failures
#31
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Unfortunately, it wasn't a collectors item anyway. They built a lot of them. I would change the engine and finally start driving it.
#32
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I wasn't; implying a 991 991.2 as being a collectors item. Perhaps I should word this another way, will removal of the original engine and new engine diminish the value of the car at resale? I suppose not because new engine. But then there is new and there is reconditioned.
#33
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I wasn't; implying a 991 991.2 as being a collectors item. Perhaps I should word this another way, will removal of the original engine and new engine diminish the value of the car at resale? I suppose not because new engine. But then there is new and there is reconditioned.
#34
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It will make it less desirable for sure to collectors. Has to be numbers matching. This car just became a driver. Nothing wrong with that IMHO, but others might see it differently.
This summer, I was looking for a 7.2 3RS. There was a nice blue one that had an engine replaced early. It has been for sale for awhile at a price that would have sold pretty quickly without that history. It will end up selling for $10-20k less than market value IMHO.
This summer, I was looking for a 7.2 3RS. There was a nice blue one that had an engine replaced early. It has been for sale for awhile at a price that would have sold pretty quickly without that history. It will end up selling for $10-20k less than market value IMHO.
#36
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I wouldn't worry about matching numbers in a 991.2 RS whatsoever.
Diminished value applies only to collectors looking for the bestest condition car. Think in Carrera GT land there's always a sub-500 mile example coming to auction every couple months. That's from a 1,200-car-run 15 years after end-of-production. In the 991.2 you'll likely have 2 or 3 times that number and we're only in the middle of the production cycle. There'll most certainly be dozens of examples with delivery miles to satisfy the "collector" circles, and that's a market most of us won't bother (or be qualified) to contest, EVER.
And I'm not remotely suggesting that a 991.2 RS will be collectible. Put in a new engine, drive it, enjoy it and then keep/sell/strip/dowhateveryoulike with it.
Diminished value applies only to collectors looking for the bestest condition car. Think in Carrera GT land there's always a sub-500 mile example coming to auction every couple months. That's from a 1,200-car-run 15 years after end-of-production. In the 991.2 you'll likely have 2 or 3 times that number and we're only in the middle of the production cycle. There'll most certainly be dozens of examples with delivery miles to satisfy the "collector" circles, and that's a market most of us won't bother (or be qualified) to contest, EVER.
And I'm not remotely suggesting that a 991.2 RS will be collectible. Put in a new engine, drive it, enjoy it and then keep/sell/strip/dowhateveryoulike with it.
#37
I had the engine of my GT3RS replaced at 3,000kms following excessively high oil consumption. The car has gone back in again as a result of the front wheels fouling the inner wings.
I am not impressed
I am not impressed
#38
I am keen to know too. I have used mine on track pretty extensively and am now at 9000miles. Zero issues so far, but currently undergoing a P111 to extend the warranty. On the 996 or 997 I have done many more miles but never even considered warranty. Curious if the issues with the 991 are exaggerated or just more prevalent due to the higher production numbers and increased track use.
Pretty impressive for a 16000km car which has been used on track a lot.
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The engine has indeed failed, having spun one or more bearings at 576 miles. Copper particles detected in the oil. I am told the dealer and Porsche folks are shocked this happened. Now waiting to see what PAG will do about it. I suspect new, non-number matching engine rather replace the whole car? Not sure that I would be content with a non-matching numbers on a car like this.
I am happy to report that at 570 miles, my engine has used very little oil (if any), and my trip to and from Paso Robles produced 19.6 MPG with an average speed 67 MPH.
I am happy to report that at 570 miles, my engine has used very little oil (if any), and my trip to and from Paso Robles produced 19.6 MPG with an average speed 67 MPH.
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#44
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991.1 GT3-RS 4th Cylinder Misfire (19.7K Miles) NEW ENGINE NEEDED?
I ran into an issue last week with my .1 GT3-RS. I was driving my car and it went into "limp mode" and the engine light came on. I took my car down to my shop and they tried replacing the ignition coil to see if that would solve the problem. Nothing happened. Still threw the code. Then they tried replacing the spark plug. After that, they went out to test and see if the car would throw the '4th cylinder misfire code" sure enough they came back and it threw the code. They ended telling me that I needed to take it to my dealer because it was a warranty issue. I now have it at the dealer and I was told that the car needs a "new engine". They said that they noticed some damage to the camshaft but reinsured me the car will be getting a new engine. Fast forward 3 days later. I got a call from the dealer saying that Porsche is taking longer than usual to get back regarding the issue. I was then told that they weren't 100% sure what Porsche was going to do. Try and rebuild the camshaft??? I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this issue. I understand 991.1 GT3's had engine problems and that the customers got new engines along with 10yr/120K miles warranty. Appreciate the help!
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