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wackjum 10-09-2014 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by DCNISMO (Post 2994711)
IMS failure does not seem to affect the 2007 997.1 C4S 3.8 Liter motor. Its got the updated bearing. I would, however, stay away from a 2005-2006 997.1 CS or C though. They do fail and Porsche had a lawsuit against them and lost. I went through Rennlist and Planet 9 forums to do lots of checks. For peace of mind the retrofit bearing does not seem to cost too much either.
Oh that's good. As long as you were aware of the issues and know to avoid them. :tup: I didn't think they had fixed it by 07 but I did not look very heavily into the 997 so my information is spotty.

I actually like the droopy eyes of the 996 turbo and because of the dislike for them, they are a fantastic deal.

DCNISMO 10-09-2014 10:53 AM
Yes lots of hate for the scrambled egg lights from what I saw.
So yes there are great deals on 996 turbos now. Key is finding one
with service history and not too molested with crappy mods.

Chuck33079 10-09-2014 11:13 AM
A late model 996TT was in the short list when I bought my Z. I was just worried that my clients would think I was overcharging them if I showed up in a shiny 911 turbo. :rofl2:

Plus mods cost a fortune and I don't have the self control not to modify a car.

wackjum 10-09-2014 11:42 AM
You need a daily driver.

Here's mine. Cost me $6k. (before mods) :tup:

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/822/6ssv.jpg

Chuck33079 10-09-2014 11:44 AM
I actually looked at buying one of those a few months back as a daily.

wackjum 10-09-2014 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2994885)
I actually looked at buying one of those a few months back as a daily.
Mine is a 6MT. As I like to say, they are rarer than Lamborghini Gallardos. Only 2,600 were MTs were made and only for 2003.

The 5AT has transmission issues.

Chuck33079 10-09-2014 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by wackjum (Post 2994888)
Mine is a 6MT. As I like to say, they are rarer than Lamborghini Gallardos. Only 2,600 were MTs were made and only for 2003.

The 5AT has transmission issues.
Which is why I didn't buy it.

Hopefully I run into you in the wild someday. I've always been curious how a boosted Z hangs with one of those.

wackjum 10-09-2014 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2994891)
Which is why I didn't buy it.

Hopefully I run into you in the wild someday. I've always been curious how a boosted Z hangs with one of those.
:driving:

Magic Bus 10-09-2014 02:59 PM
wackjum, Very nice & congrats:tup: I appreciated your thoughts on both cars as well.

DCNISMO 10-09-2014 08:43 PM
Comptech used to make great blower kits for those things.


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