Dream car turned out to be a nightmare, had to say good bye.
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#63
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I guess we'll let you all off the hook. From Malahhaor's last post, it's obvious he is less passionate about Porsches than you all are. He traded his 911 in on a BMW, or a Mazda, or something--I stopped reading at "3".
Malahhaor, we hope you wind up back here with posts about how much you love your new P-car, when you finally tire of that Bavarian sedan.
I guess we'll let you all off the hook. From Malahhaor's last post, it's obvious he is less passionate about Porsches than you all are. He traded his 911 in on a BMW, or a Mazda, or something--I stopped reading at "3".
Malahhaor, we hope you wind up back here with posts about how much you love your new P-car, when you finally tire of that Bavarian sedan.
My heart skips a beat every time I see a 911 on the road. I am getting back on that horse sooner or later.
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#71
Hats off to the OP for remaining a gentleman, and not heading for the proverbial hills after such a poor ownership experience. Sympathies to you, but it sounds like you're gathering your senses and willing to retry Porsche ownership... with your wife's approval no less! She deserves some type of medal.
Most any model of any series - regardless of brand or reputation - can have extremes on both ends of reliability. The 997 is generally regarded highly, keeping in mind that the negative bias is skewed since those having problems are clearly the most vocal. (Seeking help, similarities, et cetera.)
Anyway, wishing you the best while you catch your breath, with it occasionally taken away by that next Porsche. Keep a space clear in that garage!
Most any model of any series - regardless of brand or reputation - can have extremes on both ends of reliability. The 997 is generally regarded highly, keeping in mind that the negative bias is skewed since those having problems are clearly the most vocal. (Seeking help, similarities, et cetera.)
Anyway, wishing you the best while you catch your breath, with it occasionally taken away by that next Porsche. Keep a space clear in that garage!
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Issues were completely random.
Bunch of electronic issues, several various modules changed including immobilizer, alarm, rear Sam, steering column module (twice). Steering rack, main seal as well as ims seal. Hydrolic vario-cam solenoids (both in span of 3 weeks). Shift cables, and a couple more issues that I can't remember at the moment.
Almost seems like the car was flodded but everything was clean on Carfax and the car was purchased from a high end luxury dealership. So I think just bad luck.
Bunch of electronic issues, several various modules changed including immobilizer, alarm, rear Sam, steering column module (twice). Steering rack, main seal as well as ims seal. Hydrolic vario-cam solenoids (both in span of 3 weeks). Shift cables, and a couple more issues that I can't remember at the moment.
Almost seems like the car was flodded but everything was clean on Carfax and the car was purchased from a high end luxury dealership. So I think just bad luck.
I've never heard of a 997 having so many issues, especially in such a short amount of time. I've had mine 3 years and have had to repair virtually nothing (Porsche fixed a speaker that sounded off, and said they found a rattle in the sunroof that I never heard).
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I traded for a BMW (originally looked to get back in to Merc) because it was a cheap, fast and easier way out of this particular Carrera. It will allow me to take my time and look for another Carrera that's just perfect for my tastes.
My heart skips a beat every time I see a 911 on the road. I am getting back on that horse sooner or later.
My heart skips a beat every time I see a 911 on the road. I am getting back on that horse sooner or later.
Most any model of any series - regardless of brand or reputation - can have extremes on both ends of reliability. The 997 is generally regarded highly, keeping in mind that the negative bias is skewed since those having problems are clearly the most vocal. (Seeking help, similarities, et cetera.)
I see what you did there.
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Emmm.... so just found this old thread in my subscriptions......
Wanted to give an update, not that anyone would care but still....
I am currently a proud owner of Black on Black 991.1 with ventilated seats, enter and drive and most importantly manual trans. Got it for my birthday early this year.
And decided not to take it through Chicago winters so a moth ago got me a beater for winter, 08 Cayenne GTS
Keeping fingers crossed for easy ownership. Love both rides and extremely impressed with the GTS. Never knew something that weights 5500lbs can drive so freaking well.
Now just to be able to afford that Panamera GTS wifey wants........
Wanted to give an update, not that anyone would care but still....
I am currently a proud owner of Black on Black 991.1 with ventilated seats, enter and drive and most importantly manual trans. Got it for my birthday early this year.
And decided not to take it through Chicago winters so a moth ago got me a beater for winter, 08 Cayenne GTS
Keeping fingers crossed for easy ownership. Love both rides and extremely impressed with the GTS. Never knew something that weights 5500lbs can drive so freaking well.
Now just to be able to afford that Panamera GTS wifey wants........
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I'm guessing the 997.1 you had issues with and spent way too much money repairing was purchased with no service history/records and no PPI performed?
Secret to buying any Porsche is to make sure it is well serviced.
Important to buy with services documented and PPI performed to thoroughly check for fluid leaks/suspension issues/driveability/overall wear/etc.
Buying a well serviced example keeps costs to a minimum.
This has been my experience with the 50 or so Porsche's I have purchased/owned over the past 35 years.
Secret to buying any Porsche is to make sure it is well serviced.
Important to buy with services documented and PPI performed to thoroughly check for fluid leaks/suspension issues/driveability/overall wear/etc.
Buying a well serviced example keeps costs to a minimum.
This has been my experience with the 50 or so Porsche's I have purchased/owned over the past 35 years.
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