997/987 Failures
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Now that they have been out for over a couple of years I was wondering if there have been any reports of any engine failures (or serious problems) with any of the 997 and 987 variants of 911 and Boxster. I was lucky with my two Boxsters but have known a few come a cropper with their 996 3.4 units and 986 Boxster units.
I'm now looking at used 987s to buy (S variant) and was wondering if there were any potential horror stories.
I'm now looking at used 987s to buy (S variant) and was wondering if there were any potential horror stories.
Ran a 997 Carrera for April 05 to April 06 and then a 997 Carrera S since April 06.
Apart from fuel, insurance, one set of tyres and one service (20k) on the 997 Carrera S, both cars have cost me zero (yep, not a penny) to run. Only failure was the horn on the 997 Carrera S and a central locking malfunction but both sorted out for free under warranty.
Try getting that from a Ferrari...!
Apart from fuel, insurance, one set of tyres and one service (20k) on the 997 Carrera S, both cars have cost me zero (yep, not a penny) to run. Only failure was the horn on the 997 Carrera S and a central locking malfunction but both sorted out for free under warranty.
Try getting that from a Ferrari...!
Had a 997 from Apr 05 to December 05
Sat nav & audio system failed to work a number of times, so they replaced the whole unit. In the process they ripped the leather on the hand brake and scratched the driver’s door side!!!!, they repaired this afterwards
Then the tip tronic failed me at the traffic lights, the auto was stuck in 4th gear, caused huge tail backs during the morning rush hour - great start!! problem with the software they told me
997 gt3 March 07 onwards - few squeaks from the drivers side door which can be annoying, but still on my honeymoon period, so not in a great rush to get it rectified - else no other probs - btw Fantastic car
Sat nav & audio system failed to work a number of times, so they replaced the whole unit. In the process they ripped the leather on the hand brake and scratched the driver’s door side!!!!, they repaired this afterwards
Then the tip tronic failed me at the traffic lights, the auto was stuck in 4th gear, caused huge tail backs during the morning rush hour - great start!! problem with the software they told me
997 gt3 March 07 onwards - few squeaks from the drivers side door which can be annoying, but still on my honeymoon period, so not in a great rush to get it rectified - else no other probs - btw Fantastic car
edinandrew said:
Now that they have been out for over a couple of years I was wondering if there have been any reports of any engine failures (or serious problems) with any of the 997 and 987 variants of 911 and Boxster. I was lucky with my two Boxsters but have known a few come a cropper with their 996 3.4 units and 986 Boxster units.
I'm now looking at used 987s to buy (S variant) and was wondering if there were any potential horror stories.
I'm now looking at used 987s to buy (S variant) and was wondering if there were any potential horror stories.
edinandrew - I take it you are in Edinburgh (wild guess
) might be selling my 8500 mile - 05 Boxster S - drop me a PM if interested. deutscher said:
Thorny said:
Had three 997s and all been faultless too although my bro-in-law had to have a new gearbox under warranty...
Why have you had so many identical cars in such a short space of time?
I had a 997 S when they were first out, then a cab, now on a C4S. Basically I try and different marque and always come back to Porsche, you'd think I would have learnt by now!
Thorny said:
deutscher said:
Thorny said:
Had three 997s and all been faultless too although my bro-in-law had to have a new gearbox under warranty...
Why have you had so many identical cars in such a short space of time?
I had a 997 S when they were first out, then a cab, now on a C4S. Basically I try and different marque and always come back to Porsche, you'd think I would have learnt by now!
Sounds like an expensive hobby to me...
Edited by Dr S on Tuesday 15th May 15:36
Thorny said:
deutscher said:
Thorny said:
Had three 997s and all been faultless too although my bro-in-law had to have a new gearbox under warranty...
Why have you had so many identical cars in such a short space of time?
I had a 997 S when they were first out, then a cab, now on a C4S. Basically I try and different marque and always come back to Porsche, you'd think I would have learnt by now!
Blimey! What have you lost in depreciation? Maybe £30K+ in two years??
Dr S said:
Thorny said:
deutscher said:
Thorny said:
Had three 997s and all been faultless too although my bro-in-law had to have a new gearbox under warranty...
Why have you had so many identical cars in such a short space of time?
I had a 997 S when they were first out, then a cab, now on a C4S. Basically I try and different marque and always come back to Porsche, you'd think I would have learnt by now!
Sounds like an expensive hobby to me...
Edited by Dr S on Tuesday 15th May 15:36
Yep. Can't help myself!
Edited by Thorny on Tuesday 15th May 15:39
deutscher said:
Thorny said:
deutscher said:
Thorny said:
Had three 997s and all been faultless too although my bro-in-law had to have a new gearbox under warranty...
Why have you had so many identical cars in such a short space of time?
I had a 997 S when they were first out, then a cab, now on a C4S. Basically I try and different marque and always come back to Porsche, you'd think I would have learnt by now!
Blimey! What have you lost in depreciation? Maybe £30K+ in two years??
Try not to think about it... Actually wasn't too bad on either, have been stung worse before - Cayenne Turbo for eg!
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