Dial 911

[John V]

There's a lot of really sketchy stuff on BaT.

The only things that matter to buyers there, seemingly, are glossy pictures and cold-start videos.

[JST]

Originally Posted by zach

JST - I agree, that 997.1 is sketchy. Out of curiosity, what's the right way to approach IMS fixes? I recall my mechanic mentioning that he had to do a clutch job on a 997 and was taking care of the IMS while he was in there - I assume with improved OEM parts?

So, the short answer is...I don't really know. Frankly, my approach would be to do what I already did--if you're going to buy a 9X7.1, buy one with the bigger IMS bearing and stop worrying about it. The failure rate on the bigger (late 05+) engines is, from what I can tell, higher than it should be but way lower than the early '05 engines.

Everything else I've read online is tinged with bullshit, so it's hard to know what to do. The IMS retrofit people have a vested interest in selling their product. Porsche has a vested interest in minimizing the problem. Armchair engineers and bench racers have good intentions but terribly imperfect knowledge.

I suppose if I were getting the clutch done on an early car I'd ask them to do the bearing. I'd probably ask my shop which part they recommended and go with that.

EDIT: Really what I'd do is buy a 9A1 if I could.

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

It's home and has already been commandeered.

She likes it alot

One year anniversary of getting the 911 today.

We put almost 8,000 miles on it last year and have grown to really enjoy it. We paid it off this weekend as well, which for some psychological reason makes me much more comfortable owning it. I've mostly gotten over my revere of it and my concern about what people think. Having less of a give an f attitude has definitely made the experience much more pleasant.

Other than the 3x overheat issue due to the leaking water pump and coolant in the vacuum lines, its been low maintenance. I think it will be a long term keeper, although with the market as stupid as it is, I could put it on BAT and make ~$10k on it.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

I think it will be a long term keeper, although with the market as stupid as it is, I could put it on BAT and make ~$10k on it.

Wow! That is a crazy appreciation.

Glad you’re still loving it. And convertible season is coming! (It’s been in the 70s here all week.)

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

Wow! That is a crazy appreciation.

Glad you’re still loving it. And convertible season is coming! (It’s been in the 70s here all week.)

Here too. We did get it out of storage last weekend and brought it home Monday night. This last week has been in the 60s and sunny, so we've been driving it all over the place with the top down and the heated seats on. It definitely contributes to my already bad spring fever issues.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

One year anniversary of getting the 911 today.

We put almost 8,000 miles on it last year and have grown to really enjoy it. We paid it off this weekend as well, which for some psychological reason makes me much more comfortable owning it. I've mostly gotten over my revere of it and my concern about what people think. Having less of a give an f attitude has definitely made the experience much more pleasant.

Other than the 3x overheat issue due to the leaking water pump and coolant in the vacuum lines, its been low maintenance. I think it will be a long term keeper, although with the market as stupid as it is, I could put it on BAT and make ~$10k on it.

Nice!

[Alan]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

One year anniversary of getting the 911 today.

We put almost 8,000 miles on it last year and have grown to really enjoy it. We paid it off this weekend as well, which for some psychological reason makes me much more comfortable owning it. I've mostly gotten over my revere of it and my concern about what people think. Having less of a give an f attitude has definitely made the experience much more pleasant.

Other than the 3x overheat issue due to the leaking water pump and coolant in the vacuum lines, its been low maintenance. I think it will be a long term keeper, although with the market as stupid as it is, I could put it on BAT and make ~$10k on it.

I can't believe it's been a year ... wow time goes by fast. No doubt your car is definitely a keeper.

[robg]

That is an impressive amount of mileage especially for a 911 convertible during Covid. Well done! Seems like most 911s only get driven a few k a year so it’s cool that you are really making the most of it.


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[equ]

Congrats, Josh... Great spec and good to get the niggles taken care of while under warranty and to top it off - not lose money. Who would have thunk that 4yr old cars are worth as much as what they were worth 2-3 years old? Manufacturers have stopped making cars for the enthusiast so everyone is shopping used.

[SCA]

Originally Posted by JST

Anyway, SCA, for your first Porker, this might be the better choice!

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rj4...sche-boxster-s

One roadster is enough. I still own the ‘01 Z3 3.0i and it will be around until my demise.