Sold the 997.1 - on to the next?
02-04-2019, 09:34 AM
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Maybe I too do not understand this situation. Seems like you really enjoyed the 997; you had a vision and made some very nice cosmetic modifications. You read some "end of the world is coming" comments from some members of the "Panic Club" of Rennlist (Current President is Doug H) and decide to sell it as a risk management decision and find something else. I hope that I am reading the fact pattern incorrectly but IMHO you make a "huge mistake". What were you concerned about? A possible issue with bore scoring? If the risks you were afraid of were so high, how do you rationalize a seasoned 997 owner buying your car for more than what you paid?
Huge mistake.....HUGE.
Huge mistake.....HUGE.
Perhaps it is the stream of people that come on here and talk about their catastrophic failures of their own M96/M97 . . . . or the poll numbers showing 12.73 % of 997.1 owners experiencing bore scoring or the old IMS poll showing something like a double digit catastrophic failure rate for IMS before some combined the numbers with 997.2s and diluted the real data.
People on here are smart enough to make decisions based on objective evidence and their own risk tolerance and financial loss absorption abilities. Trying to shame me or call me out is pretty childish and I candidly don't care.
02-04-2019, 10:05 AM
#17
Rennlist Member
Seriously? That was completely uncalled for. My scattered comments on the subject are typically in response to misinformation from those trying to tout the M96/M97 as reliable as the 9A1 and throwing out failure rates that seem to be disputed by objective data.
Perhaps it is the stream of people that come on here and talk about their catastrophic failures of their own M96/M97 . . . . or the poll numbers showing 12.73 % of 997.1 owners experiencing bore scoring or the old IMS poll showing something like a double digit catastrophic failure rate for IMS before some combined the numbers with 997.2s and diluted the real data.
People on here are smart enough to make decisions based on objective evidence and their own risk tolerance and financial loss absorption abilities. Trying to shame me or call me out is pretty childish and I candidly don't care.
Perhaps it is the stream of people that come on here and talk about their catastrophic failures of their own M96/M97 . . . . or the poll numbers showing 12.73 % of 997.1 owners experiencing bore scoring or the old IMS poll showing something like a double digit catastrophic failure rate for IMS before some combined the numbers with 997.2s and diluted the real data.
People on here are smart enough to make decisions based on objective evidence and their own risk tolerance and financial loss absorption abilities. Trying to shame me or call me out is pretty childish and I candidly don't care.
02-04-2019, 09:31 PM
#19
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
The main bearing was failing, causing the car to vibrate at idle. There was an oil leak but I didn't think it was that bad, so maybe that was why, or PO couldn't drive a manual. I thought it was the engine mounts but unfortunately I was wrong.
I think I've already found the replacement. Going to look at it this weekend.
997.1 TT
I think I've already found the replacement. Going to look at it this weekend.
997.1 TT
02-05-2019, 09:07 PM
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02-05-2019, 10:17 PM
#22
Rennlist Member
02-06-2019, 02:20 AM
#23
Nordschleife Master
02-06-2019, 06:57 AM
#24
02-06-2019, 08:44 AM
#25
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
02-06-2019, 11:13 AM
#26
Drifting
The cam sleeve can spin out of position but as mentioned, it's pretty rare and the expense ($6k minimum) and lack of real repercussions if it happens means it's not usually a preemptive fix unless you have your engine torn apart for some other reason.
02-06-2019, 11:17 AM
#27
Three Wheelin'
I think I've already found the replacement. Going to look at it this weekend.
997.1 TT
997.1 TT
Good luck and send some pics.
02-09-2019, 06:12 PM
#28
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
God, this car is epic.
02-09-2019, 06:20 PM
#29
Three Wheelin'
Heck, here is a higher mile 981 CS with X73 for under $40k. Sure, it is a PDK, but you can find a manual if you are patient. I would also consider this an improvement over a 997.1. It is certainly a quicker car on a technical track, and the power to weight ratio is also superior.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=228960694
Edit! I see you purchased a TT. Nice. I suppose you paid more than $40 for her though?
02-09-2019, 06:23 PM
#30
Drifting
