How I Inspect a Porsche I Want to Buy: Episode 4 Diary of a Porsche Specialist

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  • Опубліковано 30 жов 2024

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  • @johnrpizzaguy
    @johnrpizzaguy Рік тому +2

    Really good video. I’m going to look at a 2009 997.2 in Southern California very soon and even though I’m a 38 year master tech I learned a lot from your video. Thank you

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  Рік тому

      Thanks so much John, good luck with the viewing, hope it is a good Porsche! Raj

  • @SquadronLeadr
    @SquadronLeadr 2 роки тому +2

    This is really really good and trust me I've watched a LOT of these! Off to view a Turbo S tomorrow and 95% of my checklist is based on this vid. :)

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  2 роки тому

      Thanks Oliver, I hope the viewing today of the Turbo S went well! Cheers, Raj

    • @SquadronLeadr
      @SquadronLeadr 2 роки тому

      @@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE thanks, I bought it! A couple of little niggles against what I believe is an otherwise sound car. I travelled half way across the country to view it which played to a degree into my decision to go for it, I have to admit... A somewhat unusual spec, good overall condition and good "story" from what I could work out. Seemingly genuine seller who had the car fir seven years. Overall I'm pretty confident in my purchase, just getting through that "do they all make that noise" phase. 😆

    • @c4sh3w
      @c4sh3w 2 роки тому

      @@SquadronLeadr Ah yeah, the "do they all make that noise phase" 😁 We've all been through that!

  • @LouFiasco
    @LouFiasco Рік тому +2

    Long story short, make sure a used 13 year old car looks like new but costs like a used car.
    Chips in the front bumper/hood or windscreen is perfectly normal for a 1 year old Porsche without PPF, let alone one with more than 10 years.

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  Рік тому

      We see many Porsche that are like a 1 year old car at over a decade old. Examples are out there. Thanks, Raj

  • @leebushen
    @leebushen 2 роки тому +1

    This video is gold dust Raj! I'm viewing a 997 GTS tomorrow and have compiled a spreadsheet of the information in this video to take along! Many thanks :-)

  • @StreetDrivenDaily
    @StreetDrivenDaily 2 роки тому +3

    had 996 turbo 6spd, DID huge mistake not going from 996tt to 997tt 6spd I miss 996 but 997 is just so perfect!

  • @goerizal1
    @goerizal1 2 роки тому +1

    thanks. the vid is really helpful.

  • @gjpope23
    @gjpope23 4 роки тому +3

    very valuable and important content there raj,,, I really enjoyed it and appreciate the information given... Love the car and keep up the good work!

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  4 роки тому

      Thanks Guy! Really appreciate your kind words, hope you are well buddy

  • @robbey300
    @robbey300 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic looking Turbo....some pragmatic insights of what to look out for. Buying from a reputable dealer like you Raj is a better option to mitigate any risks or concerns.

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  3 роки тому

      Thanks Kevin, with my checks and also my Porsche Specialist mechanic too we cover all bases possible! Cheers, Raj

  • @muff822
    @muff822 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks, great video, Im looking for my first Porsche also a 997 turbo, so this video was verry helpful to me, thanks!

  • @jameshahn4988
    @jameshahn4988 2 роки тому +1

    I have a 997 Turbo. The occasional smoke on cold startup is normal and common on the flat 6.

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks James, yes it can be, just persistent smoky startups and excessive amounts of white smoke at any time are usually signs of worn turbo seals. I know from experience, just had 2 turbos rebuilt, they would smoke excessively only on startup after a spirited drive. Bearings and turbo seals on both units were shot! Cheers

  • @basher1285
    @basher1285 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video, I’ve watched quite a few of now. I’m in the market for a 997 turbo after years of dreaming of them, will be in touch soon. Best wishes.

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  2 роки тому +1

      They are great cars Basher, good luck in your search! Raj

    • @basher1285
      @basher1285 2 роки тому

      Love the black 1.5 gen you have at the mo……..

  • @anthonym484
    @anthonym484 Рік тому +2

    I was looking at a 2012 Porsche 991 and the exhaust tail pipe had a lot of soot on them. What could that mean?

  • @BobMahal
    @BobMahal 3 роки тому +1

    What a great video. Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @agg25gga
    @agg25gga 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks mate, good advice for not only Porsche's here

  • @johnvantuyll6724
    @johnvantuyll6724 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice video. Confused about the interior pcm. The car is clearly a 997.1 but the pcm isn't.1 but i assume 997.2. Did the turbo also have a 997.1.5 crossover?

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  10 місяців тому +1

      Hi John, yes there were just over 200 Gen 1.5 Turbos with Gen 2 PCM 3.0 and Gen 2 keys. Of those, there were around 36 manuals, this is one of them. Cheers, Raj

    • @johnvantuyll6724
      @johnvantuyll6724 10 місяців тому

      @@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE wow. That's cool! Thank you for the the quick reply!

  • @18echosf
    @18echosf 3 роки тому +4

    What an excellent detailed inspection. That’s exactly what should done before purchasing any used car. I just subscribed. Thanks for your wonderful Porsche videos……..I’ve been driving Porsche as my daily drivers for 40+ years.

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  3 роки тому

      Thanks 18echosf! Really appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video and great to hear you have been daily driving Porsche for 40 years! Cheers, Raj

  • @FogmasterLeghorn
    @FogmasterLeghorn 2 роки тому +1

    HI Raj - yer a monster! great job. I have restored two MGAs and a 66 e-type fixed head coupe and now I am preparing to sell the xke. I want to buy a Porsche and would like to know more about how common water leaks were on the boxster/cayman/911 cars. Having a difficult time choosing the model, but would probably be around the 2010 circa versions. Did undamaged cars then ever leak through the convertible roofs or into any of the pillar sections, or anywhere else? Also, in your repertoire of porsche videos, do you have any that can help a normal guy like me do basic maintenance himself? Great vintage sports cars stop depreciating at some point and eventually become classics, where people can have them restored, or do most of it themselves. What happens to a porsche at 150k miles? Will even desirable models just totally lose their value because no one can work on them or maintenance eventually will become catastrophic? vintage 1900 cars are fairly simple to work on - people save them from the junkyards - but what about a 2012 911 early 991? Does your investment go south at that point?

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  2 роки тому +1

      A lot of questions! Thanks for watching and sounds like you know a lot about classics. I think the Boxster, Cayman and 911 are all great Porsche to own in the long term, they all don't really suffer high mileage, just keep on top of maintenance really. The hoods can leak around the drainage holes, but this is usually only to the drains blocking from tree seeds, leaf litter and mud/dirt collecting. Keep the cars cleaned in those areas and there shouldn't be any problems. Everything is fixable and parts are still readily available if anything should fail or get damaged. Even higher mile Porsche have value. Buy a good one and you won't regret it! I don't do any maintenance other than cleaning, I leave it to the experts, PorschaCare Rennworks in Todds Green! Cheers, Raj

  • @gilafunk
    @gilafunk 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Question: would you recommend ALSO having car taken to my local 'car wizard' for diagnostic? Put on a lift for inspection? Or, if all seems to check out from the inspection here, that would green light for possible purchase? Thanks....

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  2 роки тому

      Hi Matthew, diagnostics and ramp inspection are always great and if possible do get them done. Sometimes the facilities are not possible to a buyer, especially when lots of people are after the same car and it is up for sale privately, so time is of the essence. These checks should be pretty sensible to carry out, key is just take your time, don't feel rushed by a seller to look over a car, make sure it is clean and you have plenty of light to spot any issues. Cheers, Raj

    • @gilafunk
      @gilafunk 2 роки тому

      @@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE Thank you!

  • @garethrandall9541
    @garethrandall9541 3 роки тому +1

    hi raj, great info , i got a porsche 996,1998 model 3.4 tip- tonic 16,584 on the clock how can you tell if its got bore scoring mine's a bit ticky, thanks gareth.

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  3 роки тому

      Thanks Gareth, the 3.4 litre dual row engines like yours are not as likely to suffer from scoring, but if you suspect something not quite right it may be worth having a Porsche specialist checking it out. It may be something quite minor. To check for scoring though you'll need to have a borescope inspection carried out, the spark plugs are removed and a small camera is inserted into each cylinder to look for lines on the walls of the cylinders. Thanks, Raj

  • @pierrebiarritz64
    @pierrebiarritz64 3 роки тому

    Very informative and useful video. Thanks👍

  • @nielsf2743
    @nielsf2743 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, great video. Thank you. Do you have an opinion or experience with the “spun camshaft” phenomena which seems to affect American cars? Quite a few threads on the Rennlist forum on the 996/7 Turbos talk about it.

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Neils F, I haven't come across this phenomena, so can't comment I'm afraid. Cheers, Raj

    • @nielsf2743
      @nielsf2743 3 роки тому

      @@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE I’m in Australia and likewise this is unheard of here which is why I asked. Interesting that it’s only the USA cars which seem to suffer this..Cheers/Niels

  • @johnrpizzaguy
    @johnrpizzaguy Рік тому +2

    There’s a huge problem that was over looked. Huge and I can’t believe he didn’t even mention. Obviously a manufacturers defect.
    The Steering Wheel is on the Wrong side. How clueless can you be.

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  Рік тому

      Thanks John! Will bear in mind ;-)

    • @johnrpizzaguy
      @johnrpizzaguy Рік тому

      @@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE thank you for your reply. I really did learn a lot about the inspection process. Thank you

  • @Squirrel652
    @Squirrel652 4 роки тому +1

    Looks like you have an excellent example there!

  • @xliu37
    @xliu37 2 роки тому

    not checking leaking from wing hydraulic? especially for 997.1

  • @krisi.2011
    @krisi.2011 2 роки тому +1

    I want a 997 turbo manual myself

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  2 роки тому

      Thanks Kris, they are great cars, both in manual and automatic. The engine power/torque suits both extremely well. Cheers, Raj

  • @Willtext
    @Willtext 3 роки тому +1

    I can never understand why people choose to get 911’s in silver, the body shape screams out for a black, grey or dark blue colour.

    • @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE
      @MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Billy, I find everyone has a different polar opinion on Porsche colours! I personally love Cobalt Blue and Aqua Blue, as well as Meteor Grey! Cheers, Raj

    • @alanwayte432
      @alanwayte432 2 роки тому

      In your opinion little billy

    • @Willtext
      @Willtext 2 роки тому

      @@alanwayte432 Obviously IMO, get a life.

  • @noheadache3131
    @noheadache3131 3 роки тому +2

    mega

  • @crazybattlecat
    @crazybattlecat 2 роки тому

    Its called „Porsche“ and not „Porsch“. Greetings from germany.