FORENN

I owned three 996s and now several 991s (and a GT4). But I never owned a 997, which is sad, because it is actually my favorite water-cooled generation (I've driven many 997s owned by friends). I had returned to academia during the 997 years and, as I'm sure some of you know, academic salaries typically do not afford expensive toys. So I completely missed out on the 997 generation. I had a chance to buy a leftover 2012 GTS but instead bought my first 991, probably my biggest car decision regret of all time. My question is: Is it possible to buy a new 997? Maybe from a collection? I'd be interested in a CS, C4S, GTS, or 4GTS coupe, 6-speed only (my only two requirements -- 6MT coupe). Any thoughts or suggestions? If it is impossible to buy a new one, how close to new could one get? Feel free to tell me I'm nuts for even asking, but nothing ventured nothing gained. If you have a suggestion or lead and can post here or shoot me a quick PM, I'd appreciate it!

himself

I'd be nervous buying a 5+ Year old car with no miles. Plus, buying a collector quality / retail version now means I would take the first depreciation hit. IMO, you could avoid all of that getting a weekend driven one.

Alternately, you CAN still get almost new GT variants (gt2/gt3/rs). A decent selection of cars available with very few miles.

-td

earossi

+1 Don't buy a garage queen for all of the reasons stated by the posters. Unless you intend for it to remain a garage queen. Your best bet is to buy a car in the 30-50k miles range that has full records attesting to maintenance and repairs. Have a full PPI done on the car including a paint thickness test even though the Carfax may be clean.

If you manage to put about 5k per year on the car, then you are probably 5 to 10 years away from needing anything major such as a clutch. Of course, you should insist on doing a IMS bearing conversion if one has not been done.

Or, buy a turbo that doesn't have the same designed IMS bearing since the engine block is basically the same as a 993 block.

ltcjmramos

Seems to me a low mileage unit like this would be the best you could do
https://www.porschewestlake.com/certified/Porsche/2012-Porsche-911-for-sale-los-angeles-498fd9430a0e0ae977ebaf79c451b5ed.htm

BTW, affiliated as I bought my GTS from them.

Raffey1

Well there is this one on autotrader
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...modelCode1=911
Sorry, just realized you said coupe ---this one looks nice:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...modelCode1=911

Marine Blue

I have purchased very low mileage older cars a couple of times now and in both instances I did not have any issues....and one of them was a 928!

You do want to make sure the car has had its fluids changed as recommended including oil and brakes. I would also assume it will need new tires immediately if it's still wearing the originals.

Good luck with your search.

Mike Murphy

You should be able to find a like-new 997. After buying, owning, and selling cars for decades now, I tend to think that "track record" and how well the car was cared for are more important than mileage. Some brand new cars are complete lemons and distasters (not common with the Porsche brand), and others have hundreds of thousands of miles without any major repairs. You can probably find a beatlutiful example that was treated well and also has a track record of simple or non-existent repairs. You'll end up with a great car at a huge discount.

captainbaker

If you wanna get it out of your system, I say go for it. But I think you will end up keeping it longer than you think. Its a great car. I havent meet many people who bought a 997 and just decided to dump it because they didnt like it.

apperception

I'm happily ensconced in academia. Bought a 964 six years ago for 17K. Sold it for a bunch more (first time I've ever done that) and bought an 06 C2S (Seal over Cocoa with Fabspeed exhaust & intake). 88K miles for 32K. It's been great and I'm in for Honda Accord money. I'm very pleased.

Larry
Professor of Psychology

Frank996

... but only if you get a first gen 997.

Don't believe the 9A1 have any of the same problems as the first gen 997's as it's a different design?