991S Troubling Car Fax
#1
991S Troubling Car Fax
I just received the below Car Fax. I'm nervous about the frequency of the engine/powertrain computer checks. First one was at 17,887 miles. Then it looks like every 2k miles. I would run, however, the computer was replaced, and then no checks from 34k miles to 54k miles, just oil changes and the like. Should I pass on the car or go for it? Anyone else have experience with computer problems that were fixed? Is this common on the 991? I had a 997.2S for 2 years that ran like a top, until I just totaled it 2 weeks ago.
17k - Engine/Powertrain computer/module checked
- Horn Replaced
- Power Seat Replaced
- Seat or upholstery repaired
19k - Air filter Replaced
- Cooling system checked
- Engine Checked
- Engine/powertrain computer module checked
21k - air filter replaced
- computer reprogrammed
- engine checked
- Engine/powertrain computer module checked
28k - computer module replaced
- engine/powertrain computer module checked
- Instrument cluster reprogrammed
29k - vehicle serviced
32k - Engine/powertrain computer module checked
- four tires replaced
- leak detection pump replaced
34k - vehicle sold at auction
Thereafter is completely clean, standard oil change and tires all the way to 54k miles.
17k - Engine/Powertrain computer/module checked
- Horn Replaced
- Power Seat Replaced
- Seat or upholstery repaired
19k - Air filter Replaced
- Cooling system checked
- Engine Checked
- Engine/powertrain computer module checked
21k - air filter replaced
- computer reprogrammed
- engine checked
- Engine/powertrain computer module checked
28k - computer module replaced
- engine/powertrain computer module checked
- Instrument cluster reprogrammed
29k - vehicle serviced
32k - Engine/powertrain computer module checked
- four tires replaced
- leak detection pump replaced
34k - vehicle sold at auction
Thereafter is completely clean, standard oil change and tires all the way to 54k miles.
#2
I just received the below Car Fax. I'm nervous about the frequency of the engine/powertrain computer checks. First one was at 17,887 miles. Then it looks like every 2k miles. I would run, however, the computer was replaced, and then no checks from 34k miles to 54k miles, just oil changes and the like. Should I pass on the car or go for it? Anyone else have experience with computer problems that were fixed? Is this common on the 991? I had a 997.2S for 2 years that ran like a top, until I just totaled it 2 weeks ago.
17k - Engine/Powertrain computer/module checked
- Horn Replaced
- Power Seat Replaced
- Seat or upholstery repaired
19k - Air filter Replaced
- Cooling system checked
- Engine Checked
- Engine/powertrain computer module checked
21k - air filter replaced
- computer reprogrammed
- engine checked
- Engine/powertrain computer module checked
28k - computer module replaced
- engine/powertrain computer module checked
- Instrument cluster reprogrammed
29k - vehicle serviced
32k - Engine/powertrain computer module checked
- four tires replaced
- leak detection pump replaced
34k - vehicle sold at auction
Thereafter is completely clean, standard oil change and tires all the way to 54k miles.
17k - Engine/Powertrain computer/module checked
- Horn Replaced
- Power Seat Replaced
- Seat or upholstery repaired
19k - Air filter Replaced
- Cooling system checked
- Engine Checked
- Engine/powertrain computer module checked
21k - air filter replaced
- computer reprogrammed
- engine checked
- Engine/powertrain computer module checked
28k - computer module replaced
- engine/powertrain computer module checked
- Instrument cluster reprogrammed
29k - vehicle serviced
32k - Engine/powertrain computer module checked
- four tires replaced
- leak detection pump replaced
34k - vehicle sold at auction
Thereafter is completely clean, standard oil change and tires all the way to 54k miles.
#6
Race Car
Would need to be a sweet deal, otherwise why risk it?
#7
It had a faulty part and that part was replaced. It may be unrealistic to expect a 54K mile car to have never had a mechanical problem. And there's a big difference between a mechanical part needing replacement and a car being in an accident, after which body and paint work of potentially dubious quality was undertaken.
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#14
991's are pretty much bullet proof. I would definitely say move on to the next car.
Even if the car never has another issue, it would be hard not to be thinking about it all the time
I personally would pay a little more for peace of mind and an enjoyable ownership experience.
Even if the car never has another issue, it would be hard not to be thinking about it all the time
I personally would pay a little more for peace of mind and an enjoyable ownership experience.