PV997

LOL. That's exactly why I wrote the "Guide to repairing a PDK transmission" sticky over in the 997 forum. I DIY everything and became obsessed with the thought of it failing after I got my turbo. Now I'm sure I can fix it (short of a trashed gear case) and it's not a daily driver so I can to have it on jack stands for a few months if needed. Mine only has 58k which is highish for a turbo but not high generally as these 997.2 powertrains are reliable. Completely agree that if it's a daily driver and one isn't mechanically-inclined an 80k mile example is probably not a good idea.

BTW, the turbo PDK is considerably beefed-up from the Carrera PDK with bigger clutches, higher strength driveshafts, and forged rather than cast parts at key high stress area. Tracked PDKs would concern me a bit as the 997.2 doesn't have a gear oil cooler (added in the 991). I would not want one that had been dragged either as replacement turbo clutches aren't available and launch control will accelerate wear. If a new PDK is needed, one can keep the cost to $12k with a remanufactured unit from Porsche and a DIY install.

vman932

Dodson makes upgraded PDK clutches, but they are nearly as much as an entire remanufactured PDK
https://www.dodsonmotorsport.com/dmspdkupgrade

PV997

I hear you, my 2010 TT Cab has 58k miles and looks almost brand new. Throw another 1000 bucks at it for interior wear areas (inner door sills, driver door pull etc.) and a paint correction and it will look brand new. The only thing that *always* breaks on these cars that I know of is the rear spoiler deployment mechanism. Factory replacement is $4k, an aftermarket system is $1.5k, or you can do what I did and refill the system with Pentosin and stop leak ($25). It's worked for 9 months now without issue. While not bulletproof, there is only one documented bore scoring case I've found on the turbo engine (and I've looked hard). Even replacement turbos aren't that expensive if you go with rebuilt units. At 83k miles though, things are going to be wearing out like suspension components, CV boots, water pump, etc. I would not want to pay someone else to continuously fix this stuff as that could get pricey in a hurry.

PV997

You are right, forgot to mention Dodson but the cost for just the clutch is $12K!! The clutches in the turbo PDK can start to fail with the high torques from monster builds. Dodson's market is those doing significant engine upgrades (>30% power over stock).

Big Swole

.2's are known to be almost bullet proof. PDK is my only worry, so I bought a Fidelity Platinum Warranty for 6 y / 60k miles extra. My car has 40K miles just the other day. So I'm not worried at all.

If the pads are still over 50% and it wasn't tracked, the PCCB should be in perfect shape (long as nobody dinged them up taking wheels off / on).
Change the pads and roll.

Jeff Jones

Everything I've read and seen first hand points to these cars being very reliable. PDK issue is scary given the replacement cost and repair difficulty but rare. While it seems uncommon to see super high mileage Turbos in the US, it is much more common in Europe. I'm honestly not sure where the US Turbos go when they approach 100K...perhaps they are being sold internationally?

Buy it and make it a 200K Turbo...you will be featured in the Panorama magazine

Yc911Kid

Thanks for the collected inputs guys. I’m not actively looking but this one gives me an idea. If it’s still around for another month or so and I can get over the cab’s look I’ll get more serious!

rosemont83

Few years later and I bought one of the 997.2 TT coupes that have a manual and 100k miles.. They do exist, and they are awesome and also priced higher than most of the 997.1s..