Which 997 has IMS issues?
The IMS bearing issue is a carryover issue from the 996 model. The earlier non-Carrera S 997 models had the same basic engine as the 996, hence, the same issues. Most late 2005 and early 2006 997 models are included and, as mentioned earlier, a very small percentage of those cars were affected.
When did the Porsche 911 Carrera 997 come out?
The 911 Carrera 997 was Porsche’s second go round at moving on from the air-cooled 911. The car is fun and exhilarating to drive, yet can be used every day. After the success and issues with the 996 versions of the 911, Porsche launched the 997 revised version in 2005.
How many miles does a Porsche 997 have?
One owner on the forum has a 997 with over 240,000 miles, and he still tracks the car. If that’s not some incentive to get out and drive, it’s hard to say what is.
When did the Porsche 997 Targa come out?
Although there were 1760 of the Targa models released throughout the world, they were fairly rare cars in the United States with a mere 800 released into the American market. The Carrera S version of the 997 was announced in 2006 and released as a 2007 year model. The S version offered an increase of 29 horsepower over the Carrera.
Why does my Porsche 997 have a crack in it?
The M97 flat 6 engines fitted in the earlier 997 are subject to cracks in the liners of the cylinders. Results from a crack vary, but typically the most common is coolant loss with subsequent engine overheating. Sometimes, a crack in the cylinder liner can take a considerable amount of running time to fully open and cause problems.
One owner on the forum has a 997 with over 240,000 miles, and he still tracks the car. If that’s not some incentive to get out and drive, it’s hard to say what is.
Are there any IMS bearing issues in the Porsche 997?
Most late 2005 and early 2006 997 models are included and, as mentioned earlier, a very small percentage of those cars were affected. But if there is doubt in your mind, most experts completely rule out any IMS bearing failure on 2007 and newer 997 models, as some engine components were updated and no incidents have been reported so far.
When to bring a Porsche 997 in for service?
Bringing your car in for service on schedule also allows the trained mechanics to assess if there is anything abnormal going wrong with the car, so you nip problems in the bud. Porsche recommends bringing the car in for service on this schedule: Tires are a large factor of the running costs of these cars.
Why is my Porsche 997 Gen 1 not Gen 2?
The reason my car is a gen 1 and not a gen 2 was purely budgetary. The 2009 models similarly equipped with similar miles were in the region of 14 to 16k more than I was willing to pay. I would have accepted a 997.2 Carrera convertible, however even these were still another 4 or 5k more.