Warranty on older Porsches (e.g., 997.1's, 996's)
11-17-2016, 03:41 PM
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Warranty on older Porsches (e.g., 997.1's, 996's)
Especially for those folks in GTA like me, do you have warranty on your older Porsches (e.g., 997.2's, 997.1's, 996's)? What kind of warranty do you have, what does it cover, and what are you paying (premiums, deductibles, etc.)?
I'm curious to know as I just bought my first P-car from a reputable, albeit non-Porsche dealership that didn't really offer any warranty options. My car is an 06 997.1 C4S which I'm liking more and more each day but obviously for any car of this vintage anything and everything could go wrong (fingers-crossed!). Could a non-CPO car be CPO'd by the Porsche dealerships, can it be done and is it worth it?
Oh and I'm new to the forums! Cheers!
I'm curious to know as I just bought my first P-car from a reputable, albeit non-Porsche dealership that didn't really offer any warranty options. My car is an 06 997.1 C4S which I'm liking more and more each day but obviously for any car of this vintage anything and everything could go wrong (fingers-crossed!). Could a non-CPO car be CPO'd by the Porsche dealerships, can it be done and is it worth it?
Oh and I'm new to the forums! Cheers!
11-17-2016, 03:45 PM
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I don't think you have any warranty options if the dealer you bought from does not offer it. Porsche will not CPO it if you didn't buy it. I think 996s are too old to be eligible btw (you were asking about them)
Welcome. It is customary to introduce yourself and your new ride on here, and pics and tell us your plans for the car.
Welcome. It is customary to introduce yourself and your new ride on here, and pics and tell us your plans for the car.
11-17-2016, 08:52 PM
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Captain Obvious
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Find out how much an aftermarket warranty is and then put that money in the bank. Those warranties are almost always not worth the even paper they are written on.
11-18-2016, 01:12 AM
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Congratulations and welcome. True, warranties for older cars are typically not that great on coverage. You should be pretty good with this model and not have many worries. Just keep up the maintenance and a reasonable contingency fund in case of repairs. Enjoy your car and have fun!
11-18-2016, 10:50 PM
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guys it is nice to welcome a new member but to say assure him the m96/97 engine is safe is a little too much. I would be looking for a warranty on one of those...ask Jake Ruby if there are any design flaws with this engine. or Vern or Montycristo.
once again WELCOME, have you closely inspected your oil filter?
once again WELCOME, have you closely inspected your oil filter?
11-18-2016, 11:44 PM
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Drifting
The best warranty is a new nickie lined m97 motor. Oh yeah get the 4.0L bore as well while youre in there 
OP - 997.1 c4s's are great cars but they have some issues. Some which never effect most but some that do
OP - 997.1 c4s's are great cars but they have some issues. Some which never effect most but some that do
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11-19-2016, 01:07 AM
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Thanks everyone! BTW I did start a separate introduction thread on the advice TurboDan.
Being the risk-adverse person that I am, I did plenty of research on the IMS, RMS, D-chunk, and other "afflictions" of 997's. The PPI was 100% clean including the borescope which I requested separately.
As for the IMS issue, here's the verdict straight from the man himself:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post12491152
Being the risk-adverse person that I am, I did plenty of research on the IMS, RMS, D-chunk, and other "afflictions" of 997's. The PPI was 100% clean including the borescope which I requested separately.
As for the IMS issue, here's the verdict straight from the man himself:
No need to do anything to the M97 IMSB equipped cars. I see more engine failures than anyone in this country, and maybe the world. To date we have seen less than 1/2 dozen M97 IMSB failures.
The jury was out on these for several years, and the larger bearing has proven to carry the loads much better than the earlier, M96 diameter bearing.
Use a quality oil, and service the engine every 5K miles/ 6 months and you won't have any issues.
No need to add any kits, or processes to the M97 bearing. If you do a clutch job, simply remove the bearing seal and save the rest of your money.
The jury was out on these for several years, and the larger bearing has proven to carry the loads much better than the earlier, M96 diameter bearing.
Use a quality oil, and service the engine every 5K miles/ 6 months and you won't have any issues.
No need to add any kits, or processes to the M97 bearing. If you do a clutch job, simply remove the bearing seal and save the rest of your money.
11-23-2016, 04:16 PM
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I have used them on all of my used vehicles. I pay a $100 deductible and they cover the rest. the only time I had a hard time was when the head gasket went on my 2.5 turbo wrx. they took a few extra days as they had to send an adjuster to take pictures of the motor to ensure it wasn't modded. that was a $2600 Job at about 113k km (well out of the oem warranty). they covered it without issues after they got a clean report from the adjuster.
11-23-2016, 04:50 PM
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Captain Obvious
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do you have experience with these aftermarket warranties?
I have used them on all of my used vehicles. I pay a $100 deductible and they cover the rest. the only time I had a hard time was when the head gasket went on my 2.5 turbo wrx. they took a few extra days as they had to send an adjuster to take pictures of the motor to ensure it wasn't modded. that was a $2600 Job at about 113k km (well out of the oem warranty). they covered it without issues after they got a clean report from the adjuster.
I have used them on all of my used vehicles. I pay a $100 deductible and they cover the rest. the only time I had a hard time was when the head gasket went on my 2.5 turbo wrx. they took a few extra days as they had to send an adjuster to take pictures of the motor to ensure it wasn't modded. that was a $2600 Job at about 113k km (well out of the oem warranty). they covered it without issues after they got a clean report from the adjuster.
11-23-2016, 07:19 PM
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Lubrico is a good one but must be purchased from a dealer when purchasing the vehicle.
ask Jake about the 26 other causes of catastrophic failures
ask Jake about the 26 other causes of catastrophic failures