992 Know Mechanical Problems: Are there any?
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992 Know Mechanical Problems: Are there any?
Hey all, many years ago when I purchase an M car, I wish I had knowns about some of the inherent problems this model had before buying like; leaking valve cover gasket, leaking intercoolers, and the critical crank hub flaw which was the achilles heel of that engine. Seeing as I am now about to be a first time Porsche owner with the 992, I wonder If you all could shed some light on what some of the known problems-IF ANY-are with the 992. Im ordering a 2024 Carrera S. Thanks!
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I would suggest you buy it and drive it. Don’t burden yourself with every known issue. That’s why you have a warranty. I lost the use of mine for 33 days because I thought I heard a rattle that I read about here on the forum. It will get fixed in the spring, but I should’ve just continue to drive it.
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Batteries going flat seems the only consistent issue, plenty here about that. But the ‘solution’ is to use a battery tender, CTEK or similar. Other than that you have to say they built a solid car.
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There is a characteristic of SOME 992's that drove me away from my last one. Clicking on decel. Drove me nuts. I left Porsche because it it. Not all of them appear to do it though. Hopefully yours doesn't. My first 992 didn't click. But my last one did.
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Hey all, many years ago when I purchase an M car, I wish I had knowns about some of the inherent problems this model had before buying like; leaking valve cover gasket, leaking intercoolers, and the critical crank hub flaw which was the achilles heel of that engine. Seeing as I am now about to be a first time Porsche owner with the 992, I wonder If you all could shed some light on what some of the known problems-IF ANY-are with the 992. Im ordering a 2024 Carrera S. Thanks!
mechanically, the 992 is sound if you follow the maintenance schedule . but the cabin can sound like a bag of bolts. if you can get past the cabin noises (that come and go) and you if want a fun daily driver you really cant go wrong with the 992.
