Picking up my 2007 997 on Saturday

Thxrick · 01-05-2017, 08:36 PM

Just picked it up from my trusted Indy I found. Full PPI (Clean), oil service...a lot more than my 335i and a Dension BT unit install....the car is just awesome.

imserious · 01-05-2017, 09:28 PM

Congrats! 997 looks great inside and out. I still want one.

jmg · 01-05-2017, 09:29 PM

CONGRATS! I love the 997! 997TT is my next weekender if everything goes well!

///Motown · 01-06-2017, 07:44 AM

Congrats. This is on my bucket list. Hope to pick one up some day. Keep us posted about the IMS

saeyedoc · 01-06-2017, 09:12 AM

Be sure to join the local branch of PCA, ours sponsors some fun back road drives, track days and autocross.

Thxrick · 03-17-2017, 08:56 PM

So I am a few months into ownership of this car...it's flat out awesome. A true sports car. I will tell you though, I love my BMW. It's smoother, easier to drive and in a straight line, faster. No comparison...my 335 is a beast.

The other thing is that anything on a Porsche is exponentially more $$ than a BMW. Bluetooth streaming unit and wireless phone...1k. I had engine mounts replaced with semi solid ones, transmission mounts and a "tune"...2.4k. I have a great tech who is honest and solid but you can't escape the Porsche tax.

The sound, the feel and the brakes....good god the brakes! Worth the money I paid and I am very fortunate to have both cars to drive.

991 Turbo will be next.

Digital.James · 03-18-2017, 10:45 PM

I own a 07 C2S as well. Love it. Only 05 and early 06 997s have the dreaded single row IMS bearing. Those need to get the LN IMS retrofit. 06 and earlier cars also need to have the rear main seal looked at. Your 07 should have the newer design RMS. Other then those two things, 997.1s dont have any major issues. Engine mounts go out and should be considered a maintenance item (450 bucks, easy to do it at home). The coil packs also crack if you have the older design which most 07s do. These are a pain to change and you should get them done when you're getting the plugs changed. Also the coolest reservoir is an issue, which should be checked for cracks. This is also a pain to do, so get it done at your major service.

Stay away from Rennlist or 6SpeedOnline.... after reading some post you will be paranoid and think your car is falling a part!

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Thxrick The Cool Guy/ You're drinking' Buddy 175 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2009 335 e90, 2015 GTI Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: In the land of the Free iTrader: (0)	Just picked it up from my trusted Indy I found. Full PPI (Clean), oil service...a lot more than my 335i and a Dension BT unit install....the car is just awesome.
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imserious Major 430 Rep 1,056 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 MR Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	Congrats! 997 looks great inside and out. I still want one.
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///Motown Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Ducati Monster ... [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Congrats. This is on my bucket list. Hope to pick one up some day. Keep us posted about the IMS
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saeyedoc Captain 282 Rep 835 Posts Drives: 2013 Carrera S, 2013 Panny GTS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Be sure to join the local branch of PCA, ours sponsors some fun back road drives, track days and autocross.
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03-17-2017, 08:56 PM	#28
Thxrick The Cool Guy/ You're drinking' Buddy 175 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2009 335 e90, 2015 GTI Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: In the land of the Free iTrader: (0)	So I am a few months into ownership of this car...it's flat out awesome. A true sports car. I will tell you though, I love my BMW. It's smoother, easier to drive and in a straight line, faster. No comparison...my 335 is a beast. The other thing is that anything on a Porsche is exponentially more $$ than a BMW. Bluetooth streaming unit and wireless phone...1k. I had engine mounts replaced with semi solid ones, transmission mounts and a "tune"...2.4k. I have a great tech who is honest and solid but you can't escape the Porsche tax. The sound, the feel and the brakes....good god the brakes! Worth the money I paid and I am very fortunate to have both cars to drive. 991 Turbo will be next.
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03-18-2017, 10:45 PM	#29
Digital.James Colonel 122 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: GT4, Raptor.2, Tuono 1100F Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (7)	I own a 07 C2S as well. Love it. Only 05 and early 06 997s have the dreaded single row IMS bearing. Those need to get the LN IMS retrofit. 06 and earlier cars also need to have the rear main seal looked at. Your 07 should have the newer design RMS. Other then those two things, 997.1s dont have any major issues. Engine mounts go out and should be considered a maintenance item (450 bucks, easy to do it at home). The coil packs also crack if you have the older design which most 07s do. These are a pain to change and you should get them done when you're getting the plugs changed. Also the coolest reservoir is an issue, which should be checked for cracks. This is also a pain to do, so get it done at your major service. Stay away from Rennlist or 6SpeedOnline.... after reading some post you will be paranoid and think your car is falling a part! Last edited by Digital.James; 03-18-2017 at 10:50 PM..
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