2005 997 owners
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Northern VA
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17k miles on my '05 C2S. Only issues are: the DME needed to be replaced (after a detailing that used an orbital polisher); a battery that went bad (blamed on a bad cable); and lots of rattles (living with those).
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 578
From: Florida
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I do! If I put mine to the correct time, in a couple of days it could be about 2 or 3 minutes behind the same clock that I used as a reference. The dealer says there is no fix for this.
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 176
From: SF Bay Area
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I have 42,500 miles on my 05 S. Only bought her about 2.5 months ago with 41,000 miles. Previous owner had a new engine put in only 100 miles before I bought it. At this moment, I'm still breaking in the engine! Changed the oil myself after 1,000 miles. Now, about 500 more miles to go, with no oil consumption so far.
I have to say, my car has excellent build quality, I've not had a single squeak or rattle, that others complain about. But, I did have a couple of random times that my rear spoiler got stuck in the extended position. It fixed itself after turning the car off then on. Not sure what happened there.
All in all, this one is a keeper. I look forward to many years to come.
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 33
From: USA
Rep Power: 18
John
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 33
From: USA
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How many miles did it have on it? Did you drive it hard or track it?
John
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 283
From: Virginia
Rep Power: 34
Yellow calipers with PCCBs is a visual giveaway. Nearly every option offered in '05 will be in the car as well...
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 105
From: Redington Shores, Fl
Rep Power: 21
Bought at 22k, now 57k. only issue was recall on tailpipe and vent/ac controls tht porsche wants to charge me $600 for.
fyi. get EVERYTHING cosmetic fixed under warranty if you can. rear side window squeaks is a bolt that needs tightening. check the vent/ac controls. they will cahnge them under warranty. it's a know issue.
fyi. get EVERYTHING cosmetic fixed under warranty if you can. rear side window squeaks is a bolt that needs tightening. check the vent/ac controls. they will cahnge them under warranty. it's a know issue.
Thanks!
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 105
From: Redington Shores, Fl
Rep Power: 21
I'm having the leather redone by Robert at 928 Leather (it had supple which I didn't like, and I also wanted the console and a few other bits done in leather). Anyhow, with the exception of paint, suspension and gearbox it's nearly a new car. 
One of these days I'll get around to posting pics of her and her sister ('07 Boxster S) - I'll likely wait until I get the seats and bits back from Robert to show off his fantastic work. He uses the same OEM leather and materials as Porsche so the look is factory stock.
One of these days I'll get around to posting pics of her and her sister ('07 Boxster S) - I'll likely wait until I get the seats and bits back from Robert to show off his fantastic work. He uses the same OEM leather and materials as Porsche so the look is factory stock.
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