Hello,

I have done some searching here, but I have not found a really good comparison..

Pros and Cons please.

Thanks,
Alex

 

I don't think Porsche will facelift a model to make it worst then the one before.

Gen 2 is faster, more economical and probably more driver friendly then the previous Gen1

Cons,
Engine a bit quiet without the sports exhaust
Steering lack feel at low speed
Engine oil consumption a bit high on my car

 

Lots of threads on this, especially from those like me that have owned both - meaning, it's not just my opinion, but one I've seen over and over. 997.2 is a very nice evolution. Better engine with more power, yet more economical (I get over 30 MPG on the highway at speed), the suspension is Gen 2 PASM, which is now brilliant, and even something little like TPMS is now Gen 2 and it's actually pretty accurate now and much quicker. If I had a 997.1 I wouldn't get rid of it just to "upgrade", but if I were buying either for the first time, I'd definitely get the 997.2.

 

Since you're comparing the 4S, you should note that the 997.2 has an active electronically controlled center clutch that apportions 0 - 100% of power to the front wheels where the 997.1 used a passive viscous center clutch that can only apportion 5-40% to the front. The 997.2 also comes with a limited slip diff.

 

Thx for all those info! That's help me more understand my car!

 

Thanks for the info. everyone, rep. points to say Thanks.

-Alex

 

I am wondering if the 997.1 has the same AWD system as my old 996 4s?

I do remember the max power sent to the front is 40%, so I am assuming the answer is Yes?

Thanks,
Alex

 

Yes. The 997.2 4 has a different system.

 

Adias, it seems the 997.2 DFI engines consume waaaay more oil than the 1st gen 997's. Just a two hour trip and I already see one bar dip when I check the oil level on my 997.2.

 

The 997.1 has the IMS but has generally lower oil consumption reported.

The 997.2 has a bit more hp and a few more mpg but with the potential issues with the high pressure fuel pump.

 

DFI engines do not have any higher propensity to use oil than flat 6 non-DFI engines. Most DFI owners owners I know use no oil.

In some cases, use patterns may play a role. Short trips 2- 3 miles for example.

One bar down is not much. Do not add oil with just one bar down, wait until you are 3 bars down and then add 1qt. Too much oil is worse than a bit less than max.

 

Earlier 997.2 cars had a series with a bad HPFP. Not all.

 

My 997.2 has used no oil in 4500kms. My 997.1 would go through a bottle every 5000-7500kms.

 

Good info. Thanks, Guys.

 

+1....also less moving parts in the .2S 3.8L engine and I believe Porsche fixed the possible RMS leak the other engines have had. However the .1 3.8L engine is awesome and I had 2 of them, heavily tracked with no issues.

I alo have to tell you that like RonCT I also have the Sport PASM and to me this suspension fits the sporty character of the car better than regualr PASM.