2007 Carrera S

Hi; looking at moving up from the Cayman to a 2007 Carrera S. I've found a car locally that has been regularly serviced with 30K miles, but is a lease return from out of Province so a chat with the previous owner isn't practicable. I plan on a PPI, but reading up on the 3.8l motor there is a lot of material on the internet regarding major engine failures on these cars that arise along the continuum from hard to light driving, notwithstanding regular maintenance. Is this particular drive line extraordinarily flawed? Experiences or observations of the informed are appreciated. Thank you!

While there are incidents of failure, consider how many folks who have no issues DON'T go out of there way to post their non events. Squeaky wheels do get the oil If you are worried about engine longevity, you might consider an aftermarket warranty. Then again, if nothing goes wrong, you are out big $$$ Some don't consider it a move up from a Cayman to a 997 . . . but since you are a current Cayman owner, how worried are you about its motor failing? If the cayman motor doesn't worry you, the 997S motor shouldn't either. If you are REALLY worried, try on a TT or GT3 instead.