Initially posted in the wrong sub-forum.

Long time BMW owner looking to switch to Porsche. I know about the RMS issue. Is there anything else I should be aware of?


Thanks!

 

That's the biggest, but you have other smaller things. I'll list the things I had to fix.
1. Coolant leaking
2. Headlight relay switch fix
3. Oil pressure gauge fix
4. And the RMS.

 

get an 03-04 if you can... 02 was a complete re-design and because of that was essentially a "new" model...

also if you buy a used one ask if it has had the RMS fixed... if the answer is yes... you will probably be fixing it again and again... general rule of thumb is if it has 40K miles and no RMS it will probably never happen...

other than that have the ECU scanned for type 1 and type 2 overevs at the dealership... avoid engines with type 2 over revs...

 

Great info! Thanks again!

Please keep it coming.

 

My 02 was very reliable. Had really no issues whatsoever with it.. other than they normal maintenance.

 

we have a 2000 and knock on wood no problems at all with 46k on the clock....only problem i ever recall having was the coolant leak which was handled...solid car without a doubt....its hard for me to believe its 8 years old already!

 

20k miles and the only items that needed fixing: 1. oil pressure sending unit, 2. window adjustment. cars are super reliable, maintenance is key. get a car with records. do a ppi. tires costs are going to shock you.
i bought the car with 35k miles on the clock and i think the PO had a coolant leak or something minor repaired once.

 

02 C4S, currently at 89k miles.
No RMS, no leaks, no issues.
Replaced/Fixed: Coolant Hose leak (under car), Alternator, Coil Packs, AOS, PCV valves, Ignition switch.

 

2003 996 c2 and I use it to daily drive when it is sunny. I live in seattle so there this means 3-4 times a week from May - September and maybe 2x a week the rest of the year.

I do drive it to eastern washington in the summer when it is 95-100+ and it is an all black car and never a heat issue, always starts, and is easy to drive.

The only issue is door dings.

 

02 C4 cabriolet. 87K. Never RMS (according to PO) and the only issue was broken resistor in wiring for ignition LED light in driver door. (which i just fixed) Drive it everyday.

 

My '02 C4 Cab had RMS @ 12k. Now at 17k and no problem. It's a summer driver only and is every bit as good as the '06 Cayman S I had. Fun to drive and a real looker with triple black!
If you can, get a quality PPO and a CPO warranty from Porsche. Buy a Porsche and you'll never go back!

 

I have an 02' Coupe and the only thing wrong was a minor crack in the external coolant tank. It was a warranty fix so I did not pay anything Other then that... nothing but beautiful drives

 

02 996...34k miles (10k on the X51 motor). Replaced ignition switch (warranty fix).

 

Nice ride capsx51. Honestly the 02+ 996 is a sweet deal now. You can find a nice one from around 29-35k. Just save yourself the stress and get a extended warranty.

 

I'm very happy with mine.