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and a little soundclip of S2, before I installed a slightly quieter exhaust
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X5 4.4 sport, recently replaced by an X3 (family car)
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I always err on the side of caution, so I had mine replaced with an upgraded bearing.
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Does that mean that I do not have to replace my IMS?
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My current '09 997.2 C2 PDK Sport Chrono +, lowered on H&R springs with some other nice mods (taken at Road Atlanta) Soon looking to get some Bronze Forgestar F14s for the street and using the stockwheels for Hoosier slicks at the track.
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My VIN is
WP0CA29931S653323
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I read the Porsche of America Cass Action suit regarding the IMS. There was a list of VIN's affected. Mine was NOT included. Does that mean that I do not have to replace my IMS? Thank you for your prompt and honest answer.
James Chapman
Yes yes, one of those lame threads....
2005 911 Carrera S bought 9/2014 - Sold 11/2017
1977 911 with 964 kit - Bought 5/2017 SOLD 7/2017 Loved this thing but got an offer i couldn't refuse!
2002 911 C4S bought 7/2014 Sold 9/2014
2009 650i bought may 2014 sold september 2014
2008 M6 Bought March 2014 Sold April 2014
2001 E39 M5 Bought DEC 2013 sold Feb 2013
Sept 2013 Sold March 2013- great car but i hated it, wasn't for me!
C250 w/AMG sportline pkg
2005 911 S Launch Edition- totaled 8/2013
SOLD 2004 745Li
Sold
2002 996 From 2010-2012
2004 BMW 530i From 2007-2010
Sold in 2010 but holds place in my heart
Sold 1997 528i
Had from July 2011-Jan 2012
2002 Lexus is300
Sold 2007
2001 Honda cbr600
sold in 2003 PHIDELT plate was my fraternity,Phi Delta Theta
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It means you weren't included in the class. You still have an IMS bearing that may or may not be problematic so possible replacement requires some risk analysis by you.
Exactly right. Your 2001 may have a single-row bearing or a double-row bearing. There is no way to tell from the VIN. In either case it will be up to you to decide whether or not to replace it.
I always err on the side of caution, so I had mine replaced with an upgraded bearing. Others just drive them.
My first ride. Crisp, direct steering, it had as much power as I could muster, I loved the open-air coupe feeling and the rear tires frequently broke traction and I was constantly drifting before drifting became a sport!
My current DD is the 997 in the good weather months and Mercedes E-class 4Matic wagon for the bad weather.
My future ride will be going back to my first ride!
http://youtu.be/msZR5-n3zgc
My father just shipped me his 2001 C4 bought brand new at Carlson Porsche in CA. Dropped it off at Porsche N. Scottsdale for full 60k service and there was no signs of any metal in the oil change and nothing more than normal oil seepage you get after almost 17 years. Was told that if it was going to go it would have gone by now.
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You are correct but I would expect them to tell me it needs to be changed right now or it will cost you 20k to replace your motor. But I have a very good relationship with my service manager and dealer having bought a dozen or so Porsches and just this year an AMG GT-S and a C7 Z06. I have also had 5 996's over the years along with a 997 and a 997 S with no problems. But my cars don't get allot of miles on them before I move on to another.
If I manage I'll update with pics and more info later. I wrote my age next to the cars since this is the info people are interested in more than my cars.
I loved every single car I owned (206 excluded)
1.) Peugeot 206 (6speed) 1.6 (18yo)
Crashed it a million times. On empty forest roads!
2.) 986 Boxster S (6speed) (20yo)
Sold after 4 months. I REEEALLY miss it!
3.) 996TT (6speed) (21yo)
My baby. Loved that car. LOVED. I had a little crash and sold it. I was sorry later.
4.) Cayenne Turbo (tip) - 23" wheels, FVD Loud As F*** Exhaust (21yo)
Bought with 100k miles. I liked that car. It really stood out. It had very loud V8 sound and awesome stock looking 23" wheels. Had problems with it and had to sell it after only 25k miles.
5.) Benz C220CDI 2009 (auto) (22yo)
Bought as daily driver while still owning Cayenne. I do about 30k miles per year so I had to buy something that didn't cost me arm and leg. Really liked that car. It was very cheap to drive and maintain. It was very pleasurable to drive during rush hour.
6.) 996TT (6speed) (22yo)
After driving around with 170PS diesel for 6 months I decided that I had enough and bought back MY BABY (car no.3)!!!
7.) 997S (6speed) (23yo)
I was using 996TT for daily driver and found it too rough for use during rush hour. It was really hard but I upgraded to 997S.
I LOVE IT. I prefer it for hill climbs. I prefer it for small closed tracks. I prefer it for daily driving etc. Would still love to get my hands on mint 996TT or 996 GT2 in future for weekend use!
Well I will go with all of my toys that I had:
mini cooper 2000 last year production
mini cooper S 2004 many mods
Boxter S 2003
Bora 2007 DSG
Tacoma TRD 4WD 2009
different tools for different needs and moments in my life
traded the MB for the 911.
my daily driver
my other daily driver
Sold, used too much fuel!
me and the granddaughter (both vehciles sold)
sold
both sold.
many more I do not have photos of.... 1966 Corvette coupe, 70 vette, 98 MB E430 sport, a few Camaro s, a few trucks..too many to list. Thanks for looking.
This is the highlight reel...Still have the E30 M3 socked away. I wish I had the space to have kept a few more.
Rare S54 MCoupe, this one was owned by Matthew Fox (Lost), and I modified it with all I learned from my previous MCoupe
01 M5
X5 4.4 sport, recently replaced by an X3 (family car)
A4 3.0 6 speed, I had an Avant for a few years as well.
S52 Mcoupe. a beater Mustang & 89 944 Turbo
E30s are fun and easy to work on. 318is and 325i.
1988 M3, bought in 94, still have it socked away
1970 240Z #5130, in the family since new and sold in 2005
Now my bikes that they are part of my life
Vespa PX 200 2006 last year production 2 stroke bike
Husaberg 450 FE Enduro 2007
Ducati Sport classic 1100
KTM XCW 450 2010
Beta EVO 200 Trial bike and my Scoot Genius 40 2010
My two daily drivers:
2006 honda s2000, supercharged to the tune of 400+ hp
2006 C2S, bone stock
and a little soundclip of S2, before I installed a slightly quieter exhaust
You Tube
Current rides:
(2005 997 C2)
(2007 RX330 Daily Driver)
(2005 CBR1000RR Repsol)
(2008 Triumph 675 Daily Rider)
(1974 CB360, in the process of turning into a cafe racer)
Old rides:
(2004 M3 Cab, sold)
(2001 4Runner, 1st car
, totalled 2008)
(2005 S2000, stolen 4 days after I bought it)
(2006 CLK350, sold)
Couple of my old bikes:
Here are only a few of my past rides...there are a lot more but I cant find the pics,LOL!
Not proud of it but.....LOL
Supercharged and nitrous....
Two sets wheels...supercharged,custom side-skirts/rear spats and turbo front bumper.... and SOLD a year ago!
Cool thread...
My daily work van..
My old project golf 3 showcar which i owned 10 years from stock and modded to the hilt now sold to fund my current Pcar...
My new porsche bought in may...
I'm also a old-school Saab guy, my work car has almost 300K miles on it... an 1989 900Turbo
You can see the back of my other Saab, an 1990 convertible..
Here's my 1st P-car (since sold!) - a 2007 Cayman..
And my current P-car, 997 C2S!
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had to revive this thread, since i just bought a 2001 E39 M5 silver just like this today! well still contingent on final ppi & then shipped to me in AZ from PA - 95k miles
I had several SUVs growing up, but can't find any pictures of them.
Here was my '07 E92 335i 6MT that was heavily modded and the fastest car I've had so far, but the polish [and reliability] wasn't there so I went to the M3 next and never looked back
My '08 E92 M3 DCT... I miss the high-revving monster V8 so much
My current '09 997.2 C2 PDK Sport Chrono +, lowered on H&R springs with some other nice mods (taken at Road Atlanta) Soon looking to get some Bronze Forgestar F14s for the street and using the stockwheels for Hoosier slicks at the track.
My Range Rover Sport that I had for about 6 months and gave to my wife:
Daily driver, '13 Monsoon Gray Audi Allroad, wagon turbo
The 911 is my favorite car thus far!
Probably just going to post the highlights. There are various other unexciting VWs, Audis, and even an AE85 in my ownership history.
Current: '07 97 Targa 4S, '08 VW R32, '06 Subaru STI
Immediately previously: 2nd 1998 Jazz Blue VW Cabrio
2001 Audi TT Roadster
1st 1998 Jazz Blue VW Cabrio
1995 (I think?) Audi Cabriolet
1997 Windsor Blue VW Cabrio
Current rides, not going to list previous cars as most of them are boring SUV's.
Days I feel like driving fast
Days when I feel like driving topless. Will be replaced in the summer.
Days when the weather is bad. Acura MDX
