991.1 buyer's guide for first-time owners

After the common problems of the 2012-2016 991.1 911 Carrera, this digs into the not-so-common problems that most buyers and owners don't hear about.

While the earlier 996 and 997 generations were known for major issues like IMS bearings and bore scoring, the 991.1 is widely considered one of the most reliable modern 911s. But like any Porsche, it still has a few rare but important issues that can catch owners off guard.

In this video

1. 0:00 Introduction: 991.1 not-so-common problems
2. 0:52 Hydraulic rams (Cabriolet)
3. 1:27 Air-oil separator
4. 1:54 IMS bearing
5. 2:19 Rear main seal
6. 3:10 Clutch and flywheel
7. 3:55 Water pump failure
8. 4:37 Starter cable
9. 5:02 4 / 4S / Turbo strut mounts
10. 5:39 Conclusion