STRONGLY Considering a carrera. Help please

[Coryuyede]

Hey everyone.

I'm looking at an 99-2001 Carrera (awd OR Rwd) Coupe.

I've found 2 99's , one with 160,000km's and 110,000km's

Are there any serious issues to look out for with these years of carrera's?

People say their reliable, but you guys would know more than anyone else.

Is the awd system reliable?

also, what are regular maintenance costs like?

Thanks in advance!

-Cory

[therock88]

One of the main things to consider is the Rear Main Seals on these cars (and intermediate shaft). This is a costly repair when the seals start weeping oil. I have one 911 that so far has not leaked, and the other one did. One of mine has 26,000 miles and the one that leaked had a whopping 29,000 miles. Porsche is on about the fifth engineering attempt and appears they finally got a set that works. The cost for the one I just had replaced was $1600.00. Also if you are looking at a manual transmission, will want to check out the life of the clutch....Another fun and expensive repair. If Tiptronic, not to woory. If AWD, clutch replacement is even more.

These are fun cars and actually very dependable for daily drivers....Most normal maintenance can be a DIY if you are a little handy. Otherwise labor at the dealerships (at least here near Chicago) is about $90.00 / hour.

Good luck

[phillipj]

Do a search here. This subject has been disscussed to nauseum. B)

[Dharn55]

You know a dealership in the Chicago area with labor rates of only $90/hr.?? WOW! The Porsche Exchange was $159/hr. last time I checked. Even most indy's are more than $90/hr. Where are you taking your car?

[RatboneRanch]

Do a search here. This subject has been disscussed to nauseum. B)

Discussed ad nauseum but not to a clear conclusion, I'm afraid.

[therock88]

You know a dealership in the Chicago area with labor rates of only $90/hr.?? WOW! The Porsche Exchange was $159/hr. last time I checked. Even most indy's are more than $90/hr. Where are you taking your car?

Was not sure if anyone outside of illinois would know about Peoria, so that is why I said Chicago "area". I actually drive to the north side of Peoria on Route 6 and there is a Sud's Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, VW dealer there. Very nice place and very nice people to deal with. They do all the work (that I do not do myself), on both my Carreras and my Cayenne. They are very honest and reasonable. The mechanic there also has experience and is willing to install superchargers and other aftermarket mods.

[rrspikemarty]

Hey everyone.

I'm looking at an 99-2001 Carrera (awd OR Rwd) Coupe.

I've found 2 99's , one with 160,000km's and 110,000km's

Are there any serious issues to look out for with these years of carrera's?

People say their reliable, but you guys would know more than anyone else.

Is the awd system reliable?

also, what are regular maintenance costs like?

Thanks in advance!

-Cory

I have the following books in my library:

"The Used 911 Story". Peter Zimmermann. RPM Auto Books

"Porsche 911 Ultimate Portfolio 1998-2004. Compilation of articles from leading magazines. Brookland Books

"Porsche 996 The Essential Companion. Adrian Streather. Veloce Publishing.

All have wads of information to consider when buying used. I keep picking these up from time to time, to remind myself just why i bought my p-car! They are a good read on any day.

Best of luck

[PILFILR]

Look for a '02 -'03 or newer with the engine improvements.