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I'd be getting any 997.1 inspected by someone, it could be the best £300 you ever spend.
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Gen-2 cars tend not to be afflicted by the above; same goes for the Turbos and GT models, which use a different engine.
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Gen-2 cars tend not to be afflicted by the above; same goes for the Turbos and GT models, which use a different engine.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

can anyone tell me things to look for when buying a gen 1 carrera 3.6 tiptronic s. car has circa 40k miles. plus any advice on warranties. cheers.

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There are two main issues with the gen-1 (2004-2008) flat-six, which are scored cylinder bores and the failure of a bearing at the end of the intermediate shaft that drives the camshafts. Both can cause engine failure and a potential rebuild could be very costly. Bearing failures are impossible to detect until they happen, thankfully they are increasingly rarely seen these days. Scored bores are a bit more common, specifically with the 3.8, but there are give aways in blackened tailpipes and/or a ticking noise at idle – if you encounter either, I would strongly consider walking away. If in any doubt, have the car independently inspected. Gen-2 cars tend not to be afflicted by the above; same goes for the Turbos and GT models, which use a different engine. Edited by PaulStephens911 on Friday 13th March 18:00

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

thanks for your reply. a sale is agreed on photos only inc. my trade in boxster S. unfortunate 5 hr. drive to exchange cars and money. don't know what i'll do if something's not right when i get there. deposit taken.

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As you've paid a deposit over the phone it is fully refundable. I'd be getting any 997.1 inspected by someone, it could be the best £300 you ever spend.

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oldnbold said: As you've paid a deposit over the phone it is fully refundable. I'd be getting any 997.1 inspected by someone, it could be the best £300 you ever spend. 997.1 is purchased now and she's beautiful. absolutely stunning! Don't know where all these monstrous stories about the 997.1 come from!

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zulash said: 997.1 is purchased now and she's beautiful. absolutely stunning! Don't know where all these monstrous stories about the 997.1 come from! Perhaps they are all made up eh?

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