doridori

I am looking to buy a 997 GT3 RS.

I am interested in one with 29K miles.

Just wondering what kind of maintenance that I should expect down the road.

For example:

1. In average, at what mileage the clutch needs to be replaced?
2. Is the "Coolant Hose Coupling Failure" a big concern?


Thanks

ilko

The clutch can last a long time, or it may need immediate replacement. It really depends on how the car's been driven...

The coolant pipes should be pinned/welded but unless you plan on tracking the car you can wait until the next major service when the engine can be dropped.

chillindrdude

There's been a fair amount of old threads on the coolant line issues. And far more nuanced responses by experts than I, but...

1) clutch life is dependent on how it was used by the previous driver and quality/frequency of trans-axle fluid change

2)I would pin or weld if the car will see any track time or frequent spirited canyon runs.

There is a diy thread for pinning the lines with the engine in the car.

But I had a shop drop it and weld for me. They were also able to inspect and quantitatively tell me the amount of clutch disc remaining.

Spyerx

Is this car white? 997.1RS?
If so, the only thing it'll need for a while assuming you're not tracking it...
oil change annually
brake flush every 2 years
tranny fluid every 2 years
drive belt every 4 years
inspection annually

"IF" its the one I'm thinking of, BUY IT. Coolant lines are done, clutch is new.

brownan

Whatever you think the reasonable cost is for maintenance multiply by about three. Love mine and it has been rock solid for 22k. But it comes at a cost. Don't skimp would be my advice.

doridori

It is not the white one.

Here is the car:

http://www.jemmotorcorp.com/detail-2...-15549231.html

Spyerx

ok that car has bounced around a little bit, has some track time. not sure how much. get a full PPI by a solid shop that knows these cars.

My maintenance list is the same. These cars are pretty low maintenance really unless something breaks which isn't very common. They are quite reliable.

Speedster911

You may want to factor in replacing the hubs if there isn't any service history on them.

Like everyone has mentioned - my .2rs has been very reliable- easy to do much of the routine maintenance ( Oil engine & Trans, belt, brakes, spark plugs etc yourself).

doridori

From what I see from the carfax, the car has one owner only.

Where do you see that the car has some track time?

Thanks

MKIVdan

Check your PM's I sent you one about this car