Really good video. I’m going to look at a 2009 997.2 in Southern California very soon and even though I’m a 38 year master tech I learned a lot from your video. Thank you
Long story short, make sure a used 13 year old car looks like new but costs like a used car. Chips in the front bumper/hood or windscreen is perfectly normal for a 1 year old Porsche without PPF, let alone one with more than 10 years.
This video is gold dust Raj! I'm viewing a 997 GTS tomorrow and have compiled a spreadsheet of the information in this video to take along! Many thanks :-)
@@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE thanks, I bought it! A couple of little niggles against what I believe is an otherwise sound car. I travelled half way across the country to view it which played to a degree into my decision to go for it, I have to admit... A somewhat unusual spec, good overall condition and good "story" from what I could work out. Seemingly genuine seller who had the car fir seven years. Overall I'm pretty confident in my purchase, just getting through that "do they all make that noise" phase. 😆
Fantastic looking Turbo....some pragmatic insights of what to look out for. Buying from a reputable dealer like you Raj is a better option to mitigate any risks or concerns.
This is a really good video. Funny how a lot of things you touched on one forgets when buying a car and the dealers will try to get you to wrap things up quickly thus missing potentially crippling expenses down the line. 👌🏿
Thanks Y00! Yes you have summarised a lot of peoples buying experiences, the excitement takes over and you just want to get in the car and drive off as soon as possible. Cheers, Raj
Thanks James, yes it can be, just persistent smoky startups and excessive amounts of white smoke at any time are usually signs of worn turbo seals. I know from experience, just had 2 turbos rebuilt, they would smoke excessively only on startup after a spirited drive. Bearings and turbo seals on both units were shot! Cheers
What an excellent detailed inspection. That’s exactly what should done before purchasing any used car. I just subscribed. Thanks for your wonderful Porsche videos……..I’ve been driving Porsche as my daily drivers for 40+ years.
Thanks 18echosf! Really appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video and great to hear you have been daily driving Porsche for 40 years! Cheers, Raj
Excellent video, I’ve watched quite a few of now. I’m in the market for a 997 turbo after years of dreaming of them, will be in touch soon. Best wishes.
Hi, great video. Thank you. Do you have an opinion or experience with the “spun camshaft” phenomena which seems to affect American cars? Quite a few threads on the Rennlist forum on the 996/7 Turbos talk about it.
@@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE I’m in Australia and likewise this is unheard of here which is why I asked. Interesting that it’s only the USA cars which seem to suffer this..Cheers/Niels
hi raj, great info , i got a porsche 996,1998 model 3.4 tip- tonic 16,584 on the clock how can you tell if its got bore scoring mine's a bit ticky, thanks gareth.
Thanks Gareth, the 3.4 litre dual row engines like yours are not as likely to suffer from scoring, but if you suspect something not quite right it may be worth having a Porsche specialist checking it out. It may be something quite minor. To check for scoring though you'll need to have a borescope inspection carried out, the spark plugs are removed and a small camera is inserted into each cylinder to look for lines on the walls of the cylinders. Thanks, Raj
HI Raj - yer a monster! great job. I have restored two MGAs and a 66 e-type fixed head coupe and now I am preparing to sell the xke. I want to buy a Porsche and would like to know more about how common water leaks were on the boxster/cayman/911 cars. Having a difficult time choosing the model, but would probably be around the 2010 circa versions. Did undamaged cars then ever leak through the convertible roofs or into any of the pillar sections, or anywhere else? Also, in your repertoire of porsche videos, do you have any that can help a normal guy like me do basic maintenance himself? Great vintage sports cars stop depreciating at some point and eventually become classics, where people can have them restored, or do most of it themselves. What happens to a porsche at 150k miles? Will even desirable models just totally lose their value because no one can work on them or maintenance eventually will become catastrophic? vintage 1900 cars are fairly simple to work on - people save them from the junkyards - but what about a 2012 911 early 991? Does your investment go south at that point?
A lot of questions! Thanks for watching and sounds like you know a lot about classics. I think the Boxster, Cayman and 911 are all great Porsche to own in the long term, they all don't really suffer high mileage, just keep on top of maintenance really. The hoods can leak around the drainage holes, but this is usually only to the drains blocking from tree seeds, leaf litter and mud/dirt collecting. Keep the cars cleaned in those areas and there shouldn't be any problems. Everything is fixable and parts are still readily available if anything should fail or get damaged. Even higher mile Porsche have value. Buy a good one and you won't regret it! I don't do any maintenance other than cleaning, I leave it to the experts, PorschaCare Rennworks in Todds Green! Cheers, Raj
Great video. Question: would you recommend ALSO having car taken to my local 'car wizard' for diagnostic? Put on a lift for inspection? Or, if all seems to check out from the inspection here, that would green light for possible purchase? Thanks....
Hi Matthew, diagnostics and ramp inspection are always great and if possible do get them done. Sometimes the facilities are not possible to a buyer, especially when lots of people are after the same car and it is up for sale privately, so time is of the essence. These checks should be pretty sensible to carry out, key is just take your time, don't feel rushed by a seller to look over a car, make sure it is clean and you have plenty of light to spot any issues. Cheers, Raj
Nice video. Confused about the interior pcm. The car is clearly a 997.1 but the pcm isn't.1 but i assume 997.2. Did the turbo also have a 997.1.5 crossover?
Hi John, yes there were just over 200 Gen 1.5 Turbos with Gen 2 PCM 3.0 and Gen 2 keys. Of those, there were around 36 manuals, this is one of them. Cheers, Raj
There’s a huge problem that was over looked. Huge and I can’t believe he didn’t even mention. Obviously a manufacturers defect. The Steering Wheel is on the Wrong side. How clueless can you be.
Thanks Billy, I find everyone has a different polar opinion on Porsche colours! I personally love Cobalt Blue and Aqua Blue, as well as Meteor Grey! Cheers, Raj
Really good video. I’m going to look at a 2009 997.2 in Southern California very soon and even though I’m a 38 year master tech I learned a lot from your video. Thank you
Thanks so much John, good luck with the viewing, hope it is a good Porsche! Raj
very valuable and important content there raj,,, I really enjoyed it and appreciate the information given... Love the car and keep up the good work!
Thanks Guy! Really appreciate your kind words, hope you are well buddy
Long story short, make sure a used 13 year old car looks like new but costs like a used car.
Chips in the front bumper/hood or windscreen is perfectly normal for a 1 year old Porsche without PPF, let alone one with more than 10 years.
We see many Porsche that are like a 1 year old car at over a decade old. Examples are out there. Thanks, Raj
This video is gold dust Raj! I'm viewing a 997 GTS tomorrow and have compiled a spreadsheet of the information in this video to take along! Many thanks :-)
Thanks Lee, hope the viewing went well today. Raj
What a great video. Very helpful. Thanks.
Thanks Bob! Glad you found it helpful. All the best, Raj
had 996 turbo 6spd, DID huge mistake not going from 996tt to 997tt 6spd I miss 996 but 997 is just so perfect!
They are phenomenal! Cheers, Raj
@@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE if i go well i may trade in my GT-R for 997 this year.
Thanks, great video, Im looking for my first Porsche also a 997 turbo, so this video was verry helpful to me, thanks!
Glad it helped! Good luck in your search! Raj
This is really really good and trust me I've watched a LOT of these! Off to view a Turbo S tomorrow and 95% of my checklist is based on this vid. :)
Thanks Oliver, I hope the viewing today of the Turbo S went well! Cheers, Raj
@@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE thanks, I bought it! A couple of little niggles against what I believe is an otherwise sound car. I travelled half way across the country to view it which played to a degree into my decision to go for it, I have to admit... A somewhat unusual spec, good overall condition and good "story" from what I could work out. Seemingly genuine seller who had the car fir seven years. Overall I'm pretty confident in my purchase, just getting through that "do they all make that noise" phase. 😆
@@SquadronLeadr Ah yeah, the "do they all make that noise phase" 😁 We've all been through that!
Fantastic looking Turbo....some pragmatic insights of what to look out for. Buying from a reputable dealer like you Raj is a better option to mitigate any risks or concerns.
Thanks Kevin, with my checks and also my Porsche Specialist mechanic too we cover all bases possible! Cheers, Raj
Thanks mate, good advice for not only Porsche's here
Thank you, appreciate the feedback. Glad it was of value. Raj
This is a really good video. Funny how a lot of things you touched on one forgets when buying a car and the dealers will try to get you to wrap things up quickly thus missing potentially crippling expenses down the line. 👌🏿
Thanks Y00! Yes you have summarised a lot of peoples buying experiences, the excitement takes over and you just want to get in the car and drive off as soon as possible. Cheers, Raj
Very informative and useful video. Thanks👍
Thank you Pierre, appreciate the feedback. Cheers, Raj
I have a 997 Turbo. The occasional smoke on cold startup is normal and common on the flat 6.
Thanks James, yes it can be, just persistent smoky startups and excessive amounts of white smoke at any time are usually signs of worn turbo seals. I know from experience, just had 2 turbos rebuilt, they would smoke excessively only on startup after a spirited drive. Bearings and turbo seals on both units were shot! Cheers
thanks. the vid is really helpful.
Thank you so much! Raj
What an excellent detailed inspection. That’s exactly what should done before purchasing any used car. I just subscribed. Thanks for your wonderful Porsche videos……..I’ve been driving Porsche as my daily drivers for 40+ years.
Thanks 18echosf! Really appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video and great to hear you have been daily driving Porsche for 40 years! Cheers, Raj
Excellent video, I’ve watched quite a few of now. I’m in the market for a 997 turbo after years of dreaming of them, will be in touch soon. Best wishes.
They are great cars Basher, good luck in your search! Raj
Love the black 1.5 gen you have at the mo……..
I was looking at a 2012 Porsche 991 and the exhaust tail pipe had a lot of soot on them. What could that mean?
Possibly the Air Oil Separator AOS is perished? Thanks, Raj
Hi, great video. Thank you. Do you have an opinion or experience with the “spun camshaft” phenomena which seems to affect American cars? Quite a few threads on the Rennlist forum on the 996/7 Turbos talk about it.
Thanks Neils F, I haven't come across this phenomena, so can't comment I'm afraid. Cheers, Raj
@@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE I’m in Australia and likewise this is unheard of here which is why I asked. Interesting that it’s only the USA cars which seem to suffer this..Cheers/Niels
hi raj, great info , i got a porsche 996,1998 model 3.4 tip- tonic 16,584 on the clock how can you tell if its got bore scoring mine's a bit ticky, thanks gareth.
Thanks Gareth, the 3.4 litre dual row engines like yours are not as likely to suffer from scoring, but if you suspect something not quite right it may be worth having a Porsche specialist checking it out. It may be something quite minor. To check for scoring though you'll need to have a borescope inspection carried out, the spark plugs are removed and a small camera is inserted into each cylinder to look for lines on the walls of the cylinders. Thanks, Raj
Looks like you have an excellent example there!
Glad you think so!
HI Raj - yer a monster! great job. I have restored two MGAs and a 66 e-type fixed head coupe and now I am preparing to sell the xke. I want to buy a Porsche and would like to know more about how common water leaks were on the boxster/cayman/911 cars. Having a difficult time choosing the model, but would probably be around the 2010 circa versions. Did undamaged cars then ever leak through the convertible roofs or into any of the pillar sections, or anywhere else? Also, in your repertoire of porsche videos, do you have any that can help a normal guy like me do basic maintenance himself? Great vintage sports cars stop depreciating at some point and eventually become classics, where people can have them restored, or do most of it themselves. What happens to a porsche at 150k miles? Will even desirable models just totally lose their value because no one can work on them or maintenance eventually will become catastrophic? vintage 1900 cars are fairly simple to work on - people save them from the junkyards - but what about a 2012 911 early 991? Does your investment go south at that point?
A lot of questions! Thanks for watching and sounds like you know a lot about classics. I think the Boxster, Cayman and 911 are all great Porsche to own in the long term, they all don't really suffer high mileage, just keep on top of maintenance really. The hoods can leak around the drainage holes, but this is usually only to the drains blocking from tree seeds, leaf litter and mud/dirt collecting. Keep the cars cleaned in those areas and there shouldn't be any problems. Everything is fixable and parts are still readily available if anything should fail or get damaged. Even higher mile Porsche have value. Buy a good one and you won't regret it! I don't do any maintenance other than cleaning, I leave it to the experts, PorschaCare Rennworks in Todds Green! Cheers, Raj
Great video. Question: would you recommend ALSO having car taken to my local 'car wizard' for diagnostic? Put on a lift for inspection? Or, if all seems to check out from the inspection here, that would green light for possible purchase? Thanks....
Hi Matthew, diagnostics and ramp inspection are always great and if possible do get them done. Sometimes the facilities are not possible to a buyer, especially when lots of people are after the same car and it is up for sale privately, so time is of the essence. These checks should be pretty sensible to carry out, key is just take your time, don't feel rushed by a seller to look over a car, make sure it is clean and you have plenty of light to spot any issues. Cheers, Raj
@@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE Thank you!
Nice video. Confused about the interior pcm. The car is clearly a 997.1 but the pcm isn't.1 but i assume 997.2. Did the turbo also have a 997.1.5 crossover?
Hi John, yes there were just over 200 Gen 1.5 Turbos with Gen 2 PCM 3.0 and Gen 2 keys. Of those, there were around 36 manuals, this is one of them. Cheers, Raj
@@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE wow. That's cool! Thank you for the the quick reply!
not checking leaking from wing hydraulic? especially for 997.1
Thanks, yes you should check the wing.
I want a 997 turbo manual myself
Thanks Kris, they are great cars, both in manual and automatic. The engine power/torque suits both extremely well. Cheers, Raj
There’s a huge problem that was over looked. Huge and I can’t believe he didn’t even mention. Obviously a manufacturers defect.
The Steering Wheel is on the Wrong side. How clueless can you be.
Thanks John! Will bear in mind ;-)
@@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE thank you for your reply. I really did learn a lot about the inspection process. Thank you
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Thank you Neko! Raj
I can never understand why people choose to get 911’s in silver, the body shape screams out for a black, grey or dark blue colour.
Thanks Billy, I find everyone has a different polar opinion on Porsche colours! I personally love Cobalt Blue and Aqua Blue, as well as Meteor Grey! Cheers, Raj
In your opinion little billy
@@alanwayte432 Obviously IMO, get a life.
Its called „Porsche“ and not „Porsch“. Greetings from germany.
Thanks for the feedback!