Known issue · 911
Porsche 911 997: worth the problems?
Thinking about buying a 2005-2008 Porsche 911 Carrera (997.1)? This video walks you through everything you need to inspect, understand and negotiate when shopping for one, whether you're considering a base Carrera, Carrera S, coupe, cabriolet or Targa.
In this video
- 0:00 Introduction to the 997.1 Porsche 911
- 0:54 Strut mount failure
- 1:25 Convertible top cylinder leaks
- 1:57 Interior and exterior wear
- 4:13 Air-oil separator (AOS) failure
- 4:50 IMS bearing and bore scoring
- 6:09 Engine mounts
- 7:01 Water pump
- 7:28 Clutch and rear main seal
- 9:04 Coil packs
- 9:47 Valve cover leaks
- 10:11 Camshaft sensors and seals
- 11:16 Starter and starter cable
- 11:38 Concluding thoughts
