997TT reliability?
#50
06-02-2010, 09:58 PM
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These cars are as reliable as any other car ever made, regardless of this being a supercar or not. As for it being a super, performance, car nothing even comes close. As a matter of fact Porsche tends to be the top automobile manufacturer in the world when it comes to quality and reliability. Right up there with Lexus.
#51
06-02-2010, 10:39 PM
Im not the best person to ask where problems are concerned but here it goes....
Mine's now on its third front diff (yes..still not right and is currently under review by P on what to do next), has had the clutch slave and accumulator replaced, has had many attempts to resolve an internal creak in the LHR (fixed now after many attempts) had a few other very niggling trim squeaks thankfully now resolved, suffered very bad brake squeal on LHSR (also now a lot better after a few efforts...deglaze ..new pads and so on), boost gauge not achieving the specified P readouts in both SC and N modes (an issue but not a priority fix at moment).
I've ticked over 7,500kms since brand new and yes i'll be elated once the front diff issue gets finally resolved but for all of the above numerous issues i still wouldnt swap it for anything other than another new one (991tt/998tt)
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My advice? Just go for it!!
You could do a hell of lot worse in something else.
Mine's now on its third front diff (yes..still not right and is currently under review by P on what to do next), has had the clutch slave and accumulator replaced, has had many attempts to resolve an internal creak in the LHR (fixed now after many attempts) had a few other very niggling trim squeaks thankfully now resolved, suffered very bad brake squeal on LHSR (also now a lot better after a few efforts...deglaze ..new pads and so on), boost gauge not achieving the specified P readouts in both SC and N modes (an issue but not a priority fix at moment).
I've ticked over 7,500kms since brand new and yes i'll be elated once the front diff issue gets finally resolved but for all of the above numerous issues i still wouldnt swap it for anything other than another new one (991tt/998tt)
. My advice? Just go for it!!
You could do a hell of lot worse in something else.
#52
06-03-2010, 01:17 AM
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It's interesting that many of these common issues are identical to the 996 Turbo issues.
Goes to figure I guess. They share a LOT of parts. I was floored to hear that a 996 rollcage bolts directly into the 997 chassis at the seatbelt pickup points...
Goes to figure I guess. They share a LOT of parts. I was floored to hear that a 996 rollcage bolts directly into the 997 chassis at the seatbelt pickup points...
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#53
06-03-2010, 01:25 AM
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Rep Power: 133 Im not the best person to ask where problems are concerned but here it goes....
Mine's now on its third front diff (yes..still not right and is currently under review by P on what to do next), has had the clutch slave and accumulator replaced, has had many attempts to resolve an internal creak in the LHR (fixed now after many attempts) had a few other very niggling trim squeaks thankfully now resolved, suffered very bad brake squeal on LHSR (also now a lot better after a few efforts...deglaze ..new pads and so on), boost gauge not achieving the specified P readouts in both SC and N modes (an issue but not a priority fix at moment).
I've ticked over 7,500kms since brand new and yes i'll be elated once the front diff issue gets finally resolved but for all of the above numerous issues i still wouldnt swap it for anything other than another new one (991tt/998tt).
My advice? Just go for it!! You could do a hell of lot worse in something else.
Mine's now on its third front diff (yes..still not right and is currently under review by P on what to do next), has had the clutch slave and accumulator replaced, has had many attempts to resolve an internal creak in the LHR (fixed now after many attempts) had a few other very niggling trim squeaks thankfully now resolved, suffered very bad brake squeal on LHSR (also now a lot better after a few efforts...deglaze ..new pads and so on), boost gauge not achieving the specified P readouts in both SC and N modes (an issue but not a priority fix at moment).
I've ticked over 7,500kms since brand new and yes i'll be elated once the front diff issue gets finally resolved but for all of the above numerous issues i still wouldnt swap it for anything other than another new one (991tt/998tt)
. My advice? Just go for it!!
You could do a hell of lot worse in something else.
#54
06-03-2010, 05:23 AM
. I have unfortunately become a bit of a front diff expert now but I dont want to go too far off topic on the OP's thread ok.
#55
06-03-2010, 05:56 AM
J.D. Power vehicle dependability study:
Porsche ranked number 1
http://www21.porsche.com/usa/aboutpo...d=2010-03-18-2
says it all.
Porsche ranked number 1
http://www21.porsche.com/usa/aboutpo...d=2010-03-18-2
says it all.
#56
06-03-2010, 07:14 AM
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Rep Power: 234 Skandalis it sounds like you are unsure of your front diff condition? Mine is a long story and am happy to tell you but if you have any concern with your car PM me and i will give you all the gory details and inform you all the symptoms you should look out for . I have unfortunately become a bit of a front diff expert now but I dont want to go too far off topic on the OP's thread ok.
. I have unfortunately become a bit of a front diff expert now but I dont want to go too far off topic on the OP's thread ok.
#57
06-03-2010, 07:30 AM
24K miles in three years. Car is driven mostly on highways and rural roads, hardly ever in town. The engine compartment fan was replaced under warranty. Other problems are related to after market mods, bad cats (replaced under manufacturers warranty) and suspension issues.
One thing no one has mentioned that relates to most cars sold these days is the lack of a spare tire. This can get you into a heap of trouble, if you drive your car out of range of a major metropolitan area and have a flat.
One thing no one has mentioned that relates to most cars sold these days is the lack of a spare tire. This can get you into a heap of trouble, if you drive your car out of range of a major metropolitan area and have a flat.
