Hello All...I am looking to purchase a used 911 in the near future.
I have not driven one yet - just doing some research before going in to the dealerships.

I have a 2013 Cayenne GTS and I love it. Especially after the cat bypass pipes!

I have several questions..
1. I am 6'2" - will I be cramped in there? I drove a friend's manual transmission Cayman recently but I did not have enough room in there. Is the 911 roomier?

2. My budget will allow me to get MY 2005-2010 cars depending on miles - wondering about reliability with these older cars, especially with 30-60K miles on them. Any upcoming repair or major maintenance costs I need to figure in?

3. Any problem years to avoid? There seems to be plenty of inventory out there, so I should have plenty to choose from, and hopefully get the features I want.

4. Which features are nice to have? I know I want an automatic.

5. Is the 911 a reasonable, safe and practical daily driver? I expect to put 15-20k miles on it every year. I will almost never have passengers. I dont need a back seat. I dont need trunk space. I need it to be reliable and fun.


Thanks in advance for your input! I look forward to your responses.

Super

 

You would be looking at a 997's not 991's. 991.1's are 2012-2015. You will definitely be more cramped in the 997.

 

1. I have heard many people over 6' feel fine in the 997. I'm 5'11" so I can't give any direct feedback.
2. You should get a 997.2 (2009+)
3. If you get a 997.1 (2005-2008) you might have to worry about the IMS issue. However, because of your criterion #4, you really will end up in a 997.2.
4. If you need an auto trans, then 997.2 is essential - PDK debuted with the 997.2. I would avoid Tiptronic (997.1) at all costs.
5. I DD my 997.2 all the time. I love it.

Ron

 

You need to ask the question on the 997

 

The 911 is bigger than the Cayman, it's fine as a DD, get one with PASM (better ride quality), go with the 2009+ and ask more questions on the 997 forum.

I had a 997 and found it to be less than I had hoped for, but I'm very happy with my 991.

Best of luck. Buy the best car that you can afford.

 

I had an 05 997S, great car but I couldn't get comfortable on long drives.....had my legs fall asleep which would be a pain especially with a manual.

Only issue the 997's had were with the inner shaft(?) bearings. My car had it's engine replaced under warranty along with an extra 2 year warranty which gave me peace of mind.

 

Thank you for your input - I really appreciate all of you.
I will repost these questions on the 997 sub-forum.

 

Only the 05 997.1s really had the IMS issue, after this it was pretty much solved.

Dave

 

It's a 997 forum question

 

Thanks for all your input. I have decided to go the 991 route after driving both.
Prob will get a 2012

 

good choice, i was in the same boat and decided on the 991. hunted for awhile and got a great car for a good price

 

I had a 997 and found it to be less than I had hoped for, but I'm very happy with my 991.