2005 vs 2006 ??
#1
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2005 vs 2006 ??
Looking to purchase a 997 '05 or '06 coupe/manual as a DD. . .
Any major differences between the years? Things to look closely at or avoid? Is the rear seal issue any better in the '06 or '05 ?
As always - thanks in advance.
Any major differences between the years? Things to look closely at or avoid? Is the rear seal issue any better in the '06 or '05 ?
As always - thanks in advance.
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^^^ Correct, however not bullet proof and cannot be replaced w/out engine disassembly.
More info here:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...006-997-a.html
I was also told by my dealer$hip that 2006 have redesigned gearbox synchro's that last longer.
More info here:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...006-997-a.html
I was also told by my dealer$hip that 2006 have redesigned gearbox synchro's that last longer.
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I bought an '05 in '09, drove it 2 years without a problem, then when the CPO expired I bought a 6 yr bumper-to-bumper warranty and, as I noticed the clutch was getting hard to push, when I had it replaced I also had them install the upgraded LN IMS bearing. Warranty and LN bearing together cost me less than half what the difference was between my '05 and a similar '06 when I bought it, and just a bad starter cable already paid me back $900 of what the warranty cost. By the time I get rid of the car I would be surprised if there's more than $1000 difference between an '05 and and '06 (equal mileage, comparable options and same condition). And mine will have the LN bearing, a plus point for selling, especially if the '06-'08 models turn out to have more IMS problems as they age.
But all that nonwithstanding, I would put condition and options/color ahead of the year as criterion. Why settle for one that doesn't have the equipment you want, or isn't the color you want? A Porsche purchase should be at least equal parts head and heart.
But all that nonwithstanding, I would put condition and options/color ahead of the year as criterion. Why settle for one that doesn't have the equipment you want, or isn't the color you want? A Porsche purchase should be at least equal parts head and heart.
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There were a few issues in the 05 cars as they transitioned into 997 production. Typical of all first year runs. By 06 they were all sorted out. The 05 is still a far better car than any 996.
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Either the 05 or 06 will be fine, especially under CPO. I just purchased an 06 as my DD and couldn't be happier. Solid car!
-Blake
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