991.1 overall build quality questions...
07-07-2016, 09:18 AM
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My 991.1 has been solid at 15K miles now. My only issue has been the dreaded hesitation/stumble issue that you may have read about around here. Still no solution for that. But everything else is squeak-, rattle-, and issue-free. Well, I take that back - my windshield washer hose broke and needed to be replaced. That's it. So, if you overlook the 2.5K RPM hesitation problem, it's a perfect car! :-) Transmission and clutch are the best I've ever driven - love the 7-speed manual.
07-07-2016, 10:03 AM
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Is your car a 2 or 4? Is it an S or no?
It worries me a little as that would definitely bother me. Is this something easily noticed during a test drive? Do cars develop this over time, or do you have it or not have it and that's that?
I wonder if an aftermarket tuner could fix the issue as they have access via OBD2 to nearly any parameter?
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07-07-2016, 12:14 PM
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No mechanical issues so far. My car does suffer from various creaks and rattles that seemingly come and go. The 991.1 is miles better than my prior 981.1 Caymans S was in this department though.
07-07-2016, 12:23 PM
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You'll be in my rear view mirror. LMAO.
07-07-2016, 12:52 PM
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2015 GTS with 2k miles on it here. Only 2 minor glitches/issues so far. Everyone with a 991 I talked with so far, said these are super reliable.
(1) One of the engine cover slats came loose during a car wash. The glue gave out, so Gorilla 2-1 Epoxy fixed it. No biggie.
(2) My Navi screen went black on a drive one day. I stopped, turned the car off, and turn the car back on and everything went back to normal. Never happened since.
(1) One of the engine cover slats came loose during a car wash. The glue gave out, so Gorilla 2-1 Epoxy fixed it. No biggie.
(2) My Navi screen went black on a drive one day. I stopped, turned the car off, and turn the car back on and everything went back to normal. Never happened since.
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07-07-2016, 01:54 PM
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07-07-2016, 02:16 PM
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These are stupid nits, but bluetooth sometimes doesn't connect to my phone and when locking the car using the black button on the door handle, i usually have to press it twice.
07-07-2016, 02:16 PM
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If money is no issue, I recommend you get the newest, lowest mileage (new if you can, which means .2), and most closely optioned car to your liking (build one if you can, in fact do a factory delivery), that you want. Again, if money is no issue! If it is, a pre-owned 991.1 is an awesome car. I love mine. I have had 6 previous 911s and the current C4s is by far the best and most trouble free of all of them. I have 20,400 miles. Hope this helps.
07-07-2016, 02:18 PM
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You have to intentionally hold the button a bit longer than you think! The Bluetooth issue is probably more the phone or the phone's location when you turn the key.