997.2 Reliability
04-29-2020, 12:00 PM
#61
Spacers
I made that same transition and could not be happier. I loved my M3 but never felt it was an easy car to drive - for me, it sometimes felt like work, even though it was a thrill to drive. The first time I test drove a 2005 C2s, I felt like I was back in my 1972 Datsun 240z - sporty, fun and easy - although much more power than the Z. Six months ago, I got my current 997.2 and am still awed by its balance of comfort as a daily driver/commuter car coupled with its power, speed, incredible handling and just flat out fun on twisty roads. It took me forty years to realize that the car I loved as a teenager but never thought was obtainable is obtainable and is even better than I had hoped. Good luck in your search - seems like its a good time to be in the hunt.
04-29-2020, 12:41 PM
#62
Rennlist Member
I specifically bought a 997.2 for reliability reasons. Internally lubricated cam drives eliminated the infamous IMS bearing failure, a re-designed block which is closed deck and has reworked water flows to the cylinders also largely fixed the bore-scoring issues. There have been a couple cars that had scores but it is not fully known why. I think I have seen 3 posts about it on this forum in the 2 or 3 years I have been on here. It is thought that it's not really a typical score but a seize caused by flogging the car when not fully warmed up. It also seems like it happens to cold weather cars which would support the seize theory. So we just properly warm up the cars before we flog them. That means coolant to temp and oil temp off the peg and don't warm it up in the driveway, drive it easy keeping the revs down.
I bought mine with 72K and now have 83k. Other than maintenance, the only failures were axle boots on the front axles and the o-ring for the washer reservoir. Carfax from purchase didn't show anything significant either. Knock wood <knocks wood>
I do expect to have to replace the water pump at some point. I am also religious about maintenance regardless of cost. You have to be with these cars.
I bought mine with 72K and now have 83k. Other than maintenance, the only failures were axle boots on the front axles and the o-ring for the washer reservoir. Carfax from purchase didn't show anything significant either. Knock wood <knocks wood>
I do expect to have to replace the water pump at some point. I am also religious about maintenance regardless of cost. You have to be with these cars.
04-29-2020, 02:41 PM
#63
Drifting
Many of us have been running similar spacers (or more) for years and tens of thousands of miles with no issues. What you describe should be fine.
04-30-2020, 01:49 PM
#64
Intermediate
I have over 170,000 miles on mine. 2010 C4S. Its been the most reliable car I have ever had, including a 1989 Honda Prelude with many miles. It still has the original water pump on the engine. I did replace the AOS recently, but she runs like a champ. Change the oil every 5 to 10k depending if I feel like it. I had to put in a new clutch at 130k, but that is expected. It's a properly driven and maintained 911. You guys need to drive your cars more. You will probably have less maintenance problems.
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04-30-2020, 04:45 PM
#66
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I have over 170,000 miles on mine. 2010 C4S. Its been the most reliable car I have ever had, including a 1989 Honda Prelude with many miles. It still has the original water pump on the engine. I did replace the AOS recently, but she runs like a champ. Change the oil every 5 to 10k depending if I feel like it. I had to put in a new clutch at 130k, but that is expected. It's a properly driven and maintained 911. You guys need to drive your cars more. You will probably have less maintenance problems.
05-05-2020, 08:09 AM
#69
Racer
2010 997.2 S Cabriolet 6MT with 46,900 miles here. Bought in April 2017 with 25,000 miles. Only thing fixed was I had to replace PCM when I purchased it. Luckily I also purchased warranty that covered PCM replacement!
