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Old 03-30-2017, 01:28 AM
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Default Can't Stand Rattles - Avoid the 991?

Rattles in cars, esp ones in this price range, annoy me pretty bad. Maybe blame my dad who would try to track them down when I rode around with him as a kid.
I did a bit of back reading of the rattle threads in the 991 forum. Will I be ok? Thanks a million.
Old 03-30-2017, 01:58 AM
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I'd say avoid any performance-oriented vehicle, weight savings is generally prioritized over possible slight rattles.
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Originally Posted by Dewinator
I'd say avoid any performance-oriented vehicle, weight savings is generally prioritized over possible slight rattles.
Agree.

if the OP's priority is quiet and no rattles, I suggest he buy a lexus or Mercedes E class.

If he wants a sports car with a decent amount of luxury, then he could consider himself ready to look at a 911.

A 911 is louder than a luxury sedan. Very rarely do the cars have rattles but it does happen on a few of them.
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Old 03-30-2017, 06:08 AM
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YMMV but in my experience Porsche fit/finish is as good as any. Take a lengthy test drive and see what you think.
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Hit or miss....my first 991S had rattles (a 2012.5) but my second 991S (a 2013) has no rattles.
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All 911,s make noise ,,,,,every one I have had over the years has had some minor squeak or little rattle like Dewinator said part of owning a sports car ,,,,but I can understand your frustration if a noise is excessively loud ....
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I spend months identifying and sorting through rattles - the 991 and .2 are as perfect and tight as you're going to find in any sports car. They keep getting better and better...
Old 03-30-2017, 08:27 AM
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No rattles here
Old 03-30-2017, 10:27 AM
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No rattles in mine..
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2013. None from the first day.
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Even my 1999 996 Cab has hardly any rattles.

Rattles drive me nuts too, but some noises are better than others.

Definately take the advice to go and have a test drive. These Porsche's are pretty solid. Maybe avoid cabriolets.
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No rattles in my 991.2
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No rattles in my 991.2 after almost a year. Only surprise was how noisy gravel is hitting the wheel wells since there must not be any sound deadening for that. I can live with that
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My 2013 has notable rattles that like to come and go as the weather heats/cools. Dealer is usually willing to take a look at them, and can fix them half the time (A Pillar and Sunroof are common rattles and easier to fix).
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No rattles! But it is not an m5 and certainly louder than a sedan.


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