I was looking at getting a 07 ro 08 997
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07 and 08 are pretty much the same, both could potentially have either rear main seal (RMS) and/or intermediate shaft problems (IMS). To be safe most people would recommend getting at least an 09, as the engine was completely revised and no more IMS to worry about.
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The biggest problem is likely with the PCM ( radio/stereo/nav/etc.). The IMS failure is extremely rare for the 997 and of the incidents, I, personally, have read about this only with 2005/2006 models. RMS leak is more likely but simply an irritant.
Tire wear is also one of the noted complaints.
Tire wear is also one of the noted complaints.
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They all have IMS, I have read that the beaing seal was improved and changed over the 2006 - 2008 model years. Of course there is nothing offical that I can point to on that
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I didn't say some didn't have IMS... Of course we all know they all have an intermediate shaft. But the latest IMS bearing started on cars from 08/2005 until the end of the 997.1 production, and it's not just the seal but the whole bearing. That is what I was referring to.
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Drifting
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There is one '07 MY TSB's out there which may warrant some consideration: W733. It affected a very limited number of cars produced but you may want to note the VIN's affected. As this is a voluntary fix vs. recall it should warrant some scrutiny. GLW the hunt for the perfect car.
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