There's a really beautiful '06 997 that I'm ineterested in that is being offered at a very substantial discount. The only drawback is that it is a demo and has around 1800 miles on the odometer. My concern is that I'm certain that the Porsche recommended break-in proceedure was ignored. More than likely lots of red lines were hit even before the engine was warmed up. The Dealer of course assures me that a salesman is always present on test drives, except for repeat customers like myself who are just given the keys and told to "have some fun."

So don't worry and buy the car because it's covered by a warranty or be cautious? Thanks in advance for your insights.

 

Tell them to check for over-revs .. you can do a search on the forum for further explanation.

Type 1: harmless
Type 2: void engine warranty.

 

With the apparent vulnerabilities of these engines due to missed shifts I would make any sales contract linked to full disclosure of the engine's history--which htey can and must provide,--or walk away. There are plenty of 997s out there now,--all discounted.

 

 

Thanks guys. I'll do that.

 

If its the car you like buy it. I don't put a lot of faith in the break in procedure. I've never followed it on any car I've owned, but then again I've never had more than 30,000 miles on a car. If you do pull the trigger, definitely have the over revs checked and documented though

 

Thanks PTEC. I know that break-in is a very controversial subject, and some guys have great success by pushing their cars hard almost from day one, and others claim that they strictly adhered to the recommended break-in and had problems. My concern is that nothing was done in the first 1700 miles that may have voided the warranty.

 

Does a single "type 2 over-rev" void the engine warranty permanently?? Or only if the engine immediately seizes as a result? What if there was an over-rev at 500 miles, and then the engine lasted another 39,000 miles before having a problem? That would be pretty unfair for Porsche to claim an over-rev from long ago as justification for dumping the warranty.

 

The answer to your question.... don't miss a shift.

 

My 06 997S is my 39th Porsche, and I used to pay attention to break in periods, but no longer. I drive them like I want from the first time I turn the key. I do the samething with my Ferrari's my BMW's and any other car I buy. Never had a problem, never had a dealer ever tell me i'll void my warranty, nor has anyone else I know.

 

I too have owned many P-cars. I would follow PTEC advise and have the ECU downloaded for overrevs. Once you pass that hurdle, I would have them change the oil & filter(mandatory) and go out and drive your new Porsche. Breakin in somewhat subjective....