Supplyguy

Last week I brought home my starter Porsche, a 2008 Carrera automatic (my commuter car) from CarMax. I blog about unusual CarMax finds (see it here -https://thecarmaxunicornblog.com/201...econd-unicorn/ ) and saw this one on the web in Los Angeles. Flew out, drove it, and had it transferred to Virginia. Only 34,000 miles, ridiculously clean, and reasonable at $34,988. All about the warranty and no unexpected repair bills, so I bought that too. Had tremendous pay back when I did that for my S55. Of course, I don't trust CarMax and had the car independently inspected this morning and it failed - inner tie rods. It will be fixed for free. Not sure if that explains the groaning and bumping I hear at full wheel lock in reverse, but that will be addresses also. Will swap out the audio next week - the car was advertised as having nav and bluetooth - it has neither so they dropped the price $2,000. I have only driven the car an hour so far and absolutely love it. Again, it's my starter 911 - if I love it I'll upgrade in two years. Hate it I'll sell without losing much. Will be here from time to time asking for advice (I already have twice and you all have been wonderful). But right out of the gates.....gotta replace the stereo. Trying to catch up on wisdom here - must I bypass the Bose amps or is there a way to keep them? Love the sound of the engine - but love my music too. Many thanks - Chuck.

snethss

Welcome aboard. You have the turbo wheels, which are a really nice upgrade.
Not a bad price for that mileage really.

linderpat

Very nice. The wheels are sharp! Not sure I'd call a 997 a "starter Porsche" though. A 911, in just about all of its variants, is a top of the food chain car, and 997s are near the top of that group IMHO

captainbaker

Personally I would pick up a set of painted crests for the wheels to give it a lil flair for cheap. Is it a C4? If so, the strange noises it makes in reverse with the wheel locked is normal.