11 owner reports for this model.
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 118,000 miles. I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usually bc only a subset is affected, or c…
Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and alignment before blaming the tire model? I am in B…
Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay in photos. What should the PPI focus on before deciding how much the history matters?
Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness variation, hub condition or suspension bushing…
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 139,500 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service.
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 120,000 miles. Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake.
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 48,000 miles. Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to prioritize maintenance that matters…
Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and alignment before blaming the tire model?
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 61,000 miles. Someone interested in my car insists I buy a report from a specific unfamiliar website before they will meet. Is this a common scam pattern and what in…
After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What ownership costs surprised you most?
I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how do you budget hidden repairs, title/registration, taxes, transport and selling ti…
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 71,500 miles. There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first:…
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 138,000 miles. I keep watching cars creep past what I planned because the last few minutes become emotional. How do experienced buyers set a maximum that includes fe…
Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal while running. How would you narrow down a parasitic draw without pul…
A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost immediately once the car is moving. Could this still be a refrigerant issue or does that…
Everyone has that one job they postponed because the car still 'felt fine.' What maintenance item taught you not to ignore early warning signs? Any data points from owners would help. What am I missi…
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 85,500 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actually worth paying for versus a rep…
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on paper. What compromises have actually ma…
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 153,500 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses. Is a pressure…
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 95,000 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most avoida…
