Hey Guys,


I've been browsing around the 997 turbo forum for a long time (years) and I'm finally in the process of trying to close the deal. I'm deciding between two cars, both 997.1 Turbo Cabriolets. I'm performing the PPI today at Hoffman Porsche in Connecticut for one of the cab's. Also, I need to find the best place to purchase the Fidelity Warranty. I've been ripping through this forum and it seems the prices of the Fidelity Platinum warranty vary by dealer. The dealer who is selling the front-runner of the two turbo's does not offer any aftermarket warranties for the car. I would appreciate any insight or a referral for a dealer that sells the warranty for a great price!

Thanks

 

Try Elliot at Circle Porsche.

How many miles do you have on your car?

 

Thanks!

 

I'm deciding between two cars. One car has 28K the other has 37K!

 

Fidelity warranty pricing base on mileage on the car, I also suggest call Elliot at Cicle Porsche CA

 

Thanks!!! I reached out to Elliot and left a message on his vmail and sent him an email. I also got a quote for the Fidelity Platinum Warranty from a loca Audi dealer:

3 years / 36K- $4256
4 years / 47K- $5565
5 years / 60K- $6645

The warranties are pricey, but I would rather the piece of mind at the end of the day. I've had a couple of horror stories in the past and I want to be protected this time.

 

It may be pricey with that mileage. Let us know your results!

 

Just got back the PPI, see the links below:

http://screencast.com/t/cYvauN7ju

 

http://screencast.com/t/wspCnMJ9Y

 

Everything checked out okay as stated by the service rep. He said the biggest concern was the clutch accumulator needed to be replaced. When I test drove the car the clutch pedal did feel stiff compared to the other turbo's I test drove. It would cost about $1650 to replace the accumulator and reservoir and the Low tone horn needed to be replaced for $300. The service rep. also stated there were a few over revs, nothing he has seen out the norm, better than what he's seen in the past and I shouldn't be worried about it. He also stated that Porsche will not certify a car with over revs though.

 

Time to pass on this one I think.

 

5th and 6th overrevs could be problematic. How many hours since the 5 and 6?

 

The service rep. said he will try to get the DME readout in the morning. Will update tomorrow. Also the dealer who I am purchasing the car from is offering to fix the accumulator and horn at their dealership or he will give me a 1K discount on the car and I can fix the car at the Porsche dealer. I would rather have the car fixed at the Porsche Service center just for the piece of mind.

 

Over Revs Attached!

Number of ignitions at speed > maximum speed, range 1 14162
Number of ignitions at speed > maximum speed, range 2 2317
Number of ignitions at speed > maximum speed, range 3 334
Number of ignitions at speed > maximum speed, range 4 22
Number of ignitions at speed > maximum speed, range 5 5
Number of ignitions at speed > maximum speed, range 6 1

 

I should have the DME readout for the second Cab later today. Please let me know what you think!