I test drove a base 2017 with 58,000 miles today. asking 74.

I had a few concerns about the car and I have no point of reference.

The interior was very very squeaky not in driving just with everything rubbing together and the front seats would rub into the backseats. i dont recall the 2023 i drove doing anything like that. The car does seem to be the victim of an armor all attack which may explain that.


The doors felt loose like there was a hitch in the middle of them or they had a bit of 40 mission droop. They close and stay in place perfectly though.

The most concerning thing to me was the automatic transmission it felt quite a bit different than the 992 I drove. When I was paddle shifting it was very snappy and immediate but in fully automatic mode it did feel like it hunted a little bit and then it would pop into gear and sort of a jarring snappy way. I’m not sure if that’s normal or I’m just not used to performance automatic transmission anymore.

I would appreciate any input on that or anything I should poke at if I go take a second look

thank you!

BASE 911 Carrera 250 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
433 20" Carrera S Wheels
457 Lane Change Assist (LCA)
489 Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel
581 Luggage net in passenger footwell
583 Smoking package
651 Electric slide/tilt sunroof
658 Power Steering Plus
9VL BOSE® Surround Sound System AG Standard Interior in Black
P06 Power Sport Seats (14-way) with Memory Package
P3E Premium Package Plus i.c.w. Power Sport Seats (14-way) U2 GT Silver Metallic XDK Wheels Painted in Black Satin

 

would you consider a 7 speed manual?

My Base CPO 991.2 may be going up for sale soon...

 

maybe but not likely. i have a bad knee and haven't driven stick in 10 years.

 

Cast your search net far and wide, and don't compromise if it doesn't feel right.
I bought my car 2 states away and it was a painless transaction.
You'll certainly find the right car because your criteria is quite unreasonable

 

It sounds like something is not “right” with the car. I suggest you drive another similar vehicle for comparison.

 

yeah that’s really good idea. I expanded my search a couple hundred more miles and found a few in day trip range that look pretty enticing.
I’m not sure how fast the CPO cars move off of the lots but hopefully they’ll still be there when I have a chance to get down there.

 

Seems like a hard pass. Lots of other cars out there. Sport Chrono can make a difference on PDK shifts. Looks like this car doesn't have it

 

Agree with the others - you have to love it, not be annoyed and concerned about it. Keep looking.

 

PDK should feel "right" -- not slushbox-y.
Doors should not feel odd at all.. no sagging catching etc etc on any 991 (*or 992) I've ever encountered.
Interior should be silent (ish). I have one headliner rattle on my 991, every thing else vault like.
A huge turn off for me is a vehicle that's had greasy armor all applied as well...

Drive another 2017 and see what you think. Agree with others.

 

I have a 2017 991.2 S with PDK and 28,000 miles. I have none of the issues that are causing your concerns.

 

Appreciate the feedback! I have some road trips to make now.
One is a 20k mile 2018 at a Porsche dealer, but no CPO, which seems unusual.

 

Keep looking like others suggested. That PDK is concerning, best is to get a PPI before making a decision to buy.

 

If your car is CPO the Porsche dealer should have done a major service to the car - plugs, air filter, brake fluid and oil change. Check me on these limits of coverage, a CPO includes a 20,000 mile, two year warranty from time of purchase. I wouldn't purchase a 991 used Porsche without a CPO certification. A good condition (25 - 35k miles) CPO 991.2 2017 Carrera S will be in the range of $85 - $95k. I'd go the extra money for CPO because the cost of repairs on a non CPO is very expensive. The good news is a well cared for 991 is very reliable other than the water pump issue (991.2) which has an extended 10 yr. warranty on it.

 

As others said go drive a few to give you some perspective. I have a 17 C4S, no squeaks except in the top (cab) when it's cold. I mean zero...

Regarding the PDK it works differently in each mode. In normal mode it's a pretty lazy, easy shift. In Sport it's a bit quicker/snappy. In Sport + it's downright violent.

You can always get a PPI at a dealer or an Indy that has Porsche experiance. I'd recommend that on any car, the costs of PDK or engine issues can be prohibitive.

 

thank you. I’m thinking I may limit my search to CPO cars so at least it has a warranty in case anything insane happens.

The more I think about it that 2017 definitely does not pass the vibe check.