judd79

Hello club,

Forgive me if im in the wrong forum, as im still trying to learn the porsche specifics. Was wondering if i can get some expertise and experienced insight on this particular car.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...274_isFeatured

Hula

Right forum. Here's the build sheet.

judd79

Are these affected by this IMS bearing issue? and could I use this as a possible daily driver?

Monster231

I just got done researching this. Here's my take:

Yes & No.. The "S" engine is allegedly not part of the same IMS issue as earlier non-S motors, but if you scour these forums you find those that have different thoughts..

Also, based on the build date, that car should not be prone to IMS failure, but again you find members with other thoughts

For sure, statistically, it is way less prone to failure that 996's and early 997's.

Mine is not a DD, but pretty close. I dont drive if there is ice or snow. Sometimes even rain. You can pull it off, but I feel like it takes a beating when DD. My brief case rubs on the back seat, the bolsters wear quick. Even one drop of rain in the interior seems to leave its mark..Also, the motor is much happier when its warmed up all the way. In cold temps, that could take 10+ mins..

judd79

Thanks for your input. Just looking for a car that can fit the wife and kid in, and am am prolly going to have to trade in or sell the audi r8.

alexisthemovie

06+ IMSB failure is very rare

My 2006 has 10/05 build date and already has the larger bearing update.

judd79

Thanks gents! Is the listed price fair?

alexisthemovie

I believe I posted this car in the "997 deals" thread. The price is fair, for sure. I just picked up an 06 C2S 6MT Coupe with 74k miles in San Francisco for a little bit more than that. I ultimately did not go to check this one out because of the tan interior and the fact that it was at a dealership. Had cash in hand and wanted to purchase from Private Party enthusiast who knew a lot about of the car he was selling.

Also, I am always wary of cars sold in NoHo, Burbank, Glendale area. Just growing up in LA and knowing how certain ethnicities in that area drive and "take care" of their cars and how shady some of those dealers can be.

judd79

oh wow. Would you happen to have any pictures of your beauty? I kind of wanted an automatic so the wife could drive it once in a while when im deployed.

alexisthemovie

If you get a Tiptronic, you can save yourself like $6000. I would hold out for a sub 40K 997.2 C2 PDK. I saw at least 2-3 of them during my search. Tiptronic in the 997.1 is terrible.

https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/6061831889.html

judd79

ok thanks for the tip!

judd79

I really like the hood scoop vents. Are those aftermarket or oem?

alexisthemovie

I assume you're talking about the decklid, which looks to be OEM.

judd79

yea that thing is gorgeous, grats on it. I might have to deal with a car broker and see if I can get something close to it.

Petza914

That drivers door inside handle is either out of adjustment or the assembly inside the door panel is cracked and the spring won't properly return it. It's important as there's a pin on the backside of it that works with a microswitch to raise and lower the window with door opening and closing. Those front bumper vents you like have been added to that car, possibly as part of a 3rd center radiator install, which would be a nice plus if done correctly.