Porscheforever

I had never driven 911 before (until the last test drove), so would like some of your opinion...

Of course, I've read many reviews out there (magazines etc), but most of them only told me the good things.

I test drove 2012 911 Carrera S (with sunroof) from dealership and I must say I fell in love with it...Is there anything I should know in terms of reliability on this new 911? Does any of the parts "break" easily (when driven hard, city driving, etc)? Any recalls? (This new car has so many push buttons on it, I'm not sure if they will hold up well over the years...)

I own and drive 986 Boxster S primarily on weekends. The car runs and handles like a charm except for transmission problem which has happened twice (same failed controller). But, as you know, 911 is a completely different beast, so would really appreciate your opinion on it before I make any buying commitment.

Thanks so much in advance.

Goldy

chris.hanle

Many of the moving parts are very similar to the 2009-11 models and are very reliable. The interior nav screen and some controls are the same, but there are others that appear to come from the panamera. I have a 09 and everything is working properly, though I only have 10k on the odo. You can look around at the 991 and panamera forums for further descriptions of those specific to the 991(2012-current 911's, with a few exceptions).

1analguy

Was the 2012 that you drove a 991 or a 997.2? I understand that both were available as 2012s...

Porscheforever

The one that I test drove is 991. I'm sure that is 991 because it has raised console like panamera.

I'll check around the 991 and panamera forums, thanks!