Porsche owners!! Discussion

[slvrstar]

How Reliable are Porsches? I'm thinking about getting a 911 cab "S". 997 body style. Should I get a preowned (07/08) or new? I was thinking about getting a preowned one to save $10-$15K to get a daytona SS but is concerned with maintenance issues. So how reliable are these porsches?

[jas55]

Wow, you might want to move your thread to the non Rolex forum. I got blasted last time I posted here.

[slvrstar]

Oh, my bad! How do I do that? Moderator pls. help. I thought I was good to go in the open discussion forum?

[herfdude]

Originally Posted by slvrstar

How Reliable are Porsches? I'm thinking about getting a 911 cab "S". 997 body style. Should I get a preowned (07/08) or new? I was thinking about getting a preowned one to save $10-$15K to get a daytona SS but is concerned with maintenance issues. So how reliable are these porsches?

I am a big fan of Porsches........

I currently own an 2006 Carrera S Cab w/ 9400 miles purchased used about 18 months ago (never been in for a single repair) and I just took delivery on a new 2009 Turbo Cab.

My first Porsche was a 1978 model and I owned it 9 years. It was the most dependable and break down free vehicle I ever owned. All of the late model Porsches come with a 4 year 50K warranty.

TRF member "ohsixx" (Mark) has a beautiful 2006 Carrera S Cab. Hopefully he will see this thread and render his opinion as well and maybe if we're lucky he'll post up some pics of his ride...........

TRF member "Stephens" is rumored to have a Carrera 4S so maybe he might post up some pics as well.

[slvrstar]

I've heard of a few people who had quite a few problems with the boxster and cayman. Don't know about the carreras. You think it's a good idea to purchase the extended warranties on the carreras?

[slvrstar]

Originally Posted by herfdude

I am a big fan of Porsches........

I currently own an 2006 Carrera S Cab w/ 9400 miles purchased used about 18 months ago (never been in for a single repair) and I just took delivery on a new 2009 Turbo Cab.

My first Porsche was a 1978 model and I owned it 9 years. It was the most dependable and break down free vehicle I ever owned. All of the late model Porsches come with a 4 year 50K warranty.

TRF member "ohsixx" (Mark) has a beautiful 2006 Carrera S Cab. Hopefully he will see this thread and render his opinion as well and maybe if we're lucky he'll post up some pics of his ride...........

TRF member "Stephens" is rumored to have a Carrera 4S so maybe he might post up some pics as well.

How do you like your new ride? It must feel like night and day with that much extra horses? and what are you planning to do with the old one? any pics of both?

[bglz42]

Cayman owner here. 22k miles and not a single issue. Nada, zilch. And I drive it like I stole it. Never heard of any Boxter problems either. All P-cars are built to the same standards. (TONS more reliable than the CL500 I traded for it...)

I drove several 997's when I was car shopping. Great cars. Go for it! You won't be sorry!

[herfdude]

The new 2009 Turbo



The 2006 Carrera S and the new Turbo

[ohsixx]

Hey thanks herfdude!

Porsches are soooooo much fun. It is more than a car; it becomes a life style. You won't believe how many friends you will make. Because of my car, I literally know hundreds of people that I otherwise would probably not have ever met.

Here is one of my favorite pics:



An interior pic:

[rpryan55]

I'm looking at a new 911 myself. I've never had a lick of problems with any Porsche I've owned - they are as reliable and as unbelievably bulletproof as the watches this forum is named for. There is no substitute if you want fun, excitement and the confidence of knowing you're driving a superior vehicle.

BTW - I've always used my Porsches as daily drivers - in summer, spring, fall and winter. Yup, even in a blizzard a P-car will go where SUVs fear to tread. Just get the right tires.

Oh, and nice 987 there, Jim - that car in Arctic Silver is the best looking car Porsche ever made. And the 2.7 is the most underrated sportscar of all time.

[Mrdi]

997 07 or 08 Great years
Great car
will not depreciate
I have an 88 911 and it is very reliable
That was also the last series of air cooled engines.

[herfdude]

Originally Posted by Mrdi

997 07 or 08 Great years
Great car
will not depreciate
I have an 88 911 and it is very reliable
That was also the last series of air cooled engines.

Pics are always welcome............

[Launch Mini]

Cut it out, all of you.

I want a Cayman so bad

With all this chit chat & photo's I might have to go get one.

I think I would be happy with a base Cayman, but my buddy is pushing me to the S or even a 911.
IMO, the Base Cayman is an affordable daily driver. Once I step up to the S or 911, the price gets a bit "up there"

[bglz42]

Launch Mini, my advise: If you don't want a 2.7 Cayman, NEVER drive one...

[esm]

the carreras would have upto 9 years of factory warranty and extended warranty combined. So there shouldn't be warranty issues with the pre-owned 997 models. The cost of maintenance will not be toyota like but that why you spend extra money on - the driving pleasure.
Good luck with it.

[herfdude]

Originally Posted by esm

the carreras would have upto 9 years of factory warranty and extended warranty combined. So there shouldn't be warranty issues with the pre-owned 997 models. The cost of maintenance will not be toyota like but that why you spend extra money on - the driving pleasure.
Good luck with it.

Where did you get the 9 years of factory warranty and extended warranty combined? I've never heard that 9 year number............

[esm]

Originally Posted by herfdude

Where did you get the 9 years of factory warranty and extended warranty combined? I've never heard that 9 year number............

that would be the 3 years factory warranty (im pretty sure...) and the owner have the option of buying extended warranty for upto 6 years, so in total, 9 years. thats what i was told when i was buying a 2000 model MK1 GT3 from a Porsche centre in 2006 in melbourne. (didnt end up getting it, decided to put the money into another property investment, and then relocated to London instead )

[herfdude]

Originally Posted by esm

that would be the 3 years factory warranty (im pretty sure...) and the owner have the option of buying extended warranty for upto 6 years, so in total, 9 years. thats what i was told when i was buying a 2000 model MK1 GT3 from a Porsche centre in 2006 in melbourne. (didnt end up getting it, decided to put the money into another property investment, and then relocated to London instead )

Here in the U.S. the factory warranty is 4 years 50K miles. You can buy an extended warranty for 7 years and 100K miles but the 7 years is from the "in service" date meaning from the date the vehicle was first sold to the first buyer. So based on that you're only getting an additional 3 years and 50K miles.

Things may be different where you're from.........

[ohsixx]

My car is almost three years old. All I have ever done is put gas and oil in it.

Never been in the shop. The quality is unbelievable.

[Mrdi]

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[ikra]

911's are tough customers- but depending on how hard you beat them it can add up (I spend many daytonas on this hobby maint.)- traded my 2001 turbo for a 2003 TT X50 in 2003 and have enjoyed every moment since- get an extended warranty on a used 911 to save $ or spec out one a la carte and get it "your way." Depending on the configuration you will have many extra "daytonas" built into the car or on your wrist. Have fun.

[RogerF]

Just took my 2000 996 Cab out for a Christmas day drive, and it was great in the snow and ice =P


When it comes to sports cars I think 911s are some of the most reliable ones on the market. This is why you see so many used ones out there with very high mileage. They make great daily drivers and there really isnt much maintenance involved.

My car had a rather large repair bill this past summer due to a failed ABS computer, but when I talked to a few mechanics (over 5 of them) they all said they ahve never replaced one in their decades at the different dealerships and tuner shops. Just unlucky on my part I guess, but I still have great faith in Porsche.

[ohsixx]

Another pic for you:

[slvrstar]

Originally Posted by ohsixx

Another pic for you:

Mark, nice ride! U got any more pics to drive Dick crazy? interior pics?

[herfdude]

Originally Posted by ohsixx

Another pic for you:

Great pics......... especially with that lake background

Are those Champion Motorsport wheels?

[rpryan55]

Mark, stop posting a picture of your S Cab. It's driving my wife crazy! (She can't stand my whining...)

[Zman86]

I'm a Porsche fanatic, and hope to own one, someday (by the time I can afford one, cars probably wont run on gas anymore). I've never had one in the shop for problems, only the occasional oil change. They do leave me scratching my head sometimes though, crazy german engineered cars.


We had one of these show up at a car meet in Oakville one night, a TechArt GT Street RS. My friends think I'm crazy, but I'd take this car hands down over any Ferrari/Lamborghini. Talked to him for a bit. Had 2500km on the odo, was waiting for it to break in so he could take it to the track. He had a heavily modified Z06 before this car that got written off at the track when someone hit him or something. Very nice guy, I didnt get a ride though...



However, this is probably my dream Porsche, the last of the air-cooled cars, a 993 TT....



I also wouldnt mind a 959, but ya, that definatly aint gonna happen....

[Andad]

Bit of a rich guy's 34 GTR 'V' spec.

For better performance check out the new GTR.

[Porsche]

Ummm, I could say a LOT... but I'm not saying a word!

[GMTJOHNNY]

I have the 1997 model 993 "last of the air cooled engines"
I may sell mine in the spring. I have 3 kids and they can't all fit in for rides.
May even sell my 1997 DD with it to complete the effect....hmm

Cost a LOT less to maintain my Porsche than ANY of my Rolexes!