Rob993

Hello, long time Porsche guy from air cooled to a 997 TT which I sold a few years ago. Getting back in and might go for a very low mileage C2 with the 3.8. It has around 10K miles. Did some searches but is the RMS still an issue with that year? Any other things I should worry about? Will do a a real good PPI. Looking forward to get back in the saddle again.

drdantheman1

Welcome to the land of the 991, where not a single IMS/RMS issue roams the vast mountains and valleys.

Jack F

Sounds like extremely low miles. Sometimes not a good thing. How many previous owners? If you weren't going to do it, a PPI at independent Porsche shop would be great.

Rob993

Well that is good news for sure on the bearing. always thought it was like a grenade with a loose pin. 1 owner and will have to get a lot of things that may have dried up checked out. Really looking forward to the sound. My only downside with the TT was the sound. Nearly impossible and incredibly expensive to get a good exhaust. That should not be a problem with the 3.8.

chuckbdc

All 991.1s sound good IMHO. Those with Sport Exhaust sound better, especially if you like snaps, crackles and pops on override and rifle shots on high RPM upshifts (with PDK). Lots of after market louder to choose from too.

snake eyes

you mean water cooled 997 and the Mezger did not have rms or ims issue.
the 9A1 engine in the 991.1 has no issues , except the very very rare bore scoring issues.
9A1 is also in the 997.2 Carrera models
pdk is also bulletproof..

the 9A2 , the new motor is in the 991.2 and 992 911s and resolves the bore scoring
enjoy⛈it will be a solid car and loves revs.

NF4710

The 3.8 sounds fantastic. The 3.0L .2 turbo motors have issues with water pumps but few seem to have needed more than one replacement. Their water pump issues seem to be far more common than bore scoring on the .1.

NF

Fullyield

Not a big issue but recommend doing used oil analysis to keep an eye on fuel dilution from worn injectors and crap ethanol gasoline.