Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 225,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer v…
RoadDriverCommunity StarterMar 5, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Seattle1 reply0 helpful Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally.
RoadShopper778Community StarterMar 4, 20262017 Porsche 911 Carrera SWashington DC5 replies0 helpful Private-Party Buying & SellingPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 116,000 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers ar…
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NorthNomad4Community StarterMar 2, 20262017 Porsche 911 Carrera SBoston / New England4 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesQuestionCommunity Starter 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 14,500 miles. Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand…
OldSchoolNomadCommunity StarterMar 2, 20262017 Porsche 911 Carrera SNationwide4 replies0 helpful TransmissionDiscussionCommunity Starter There is a rumble-strip-like shudder at steady light throttle in a narrow speed range. Harder acceleration or lifting off makes it disappear. How would you sep…
DetailGarage466Community StarterMar 1, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Las Vegas6 replies0 helpful Car Audio & ElectronicsQuestionCommunity Starter System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I already checked the obvious grounds. What is the m…
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ColdStartFan202Community StarterFeb 26, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Columbus7 replies0 helpful 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 209,500 miles. There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine s…
BoxerMechanicish467Community StarterFeb 24, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Long Island2 replies0 helpful Interior, Seats & TrimDiscussionCommunity Starter I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame…
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CleanGeek98Community StarterFeb 12, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SSeattle8 replies0 helpful Alternator & ChargingDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter On comparable road trips the charge rate now starts tapering sooner. I am trying to separate charger sharing, battery temperature, software changes and actual…
ShiftHunter834Community StarterFeb 12, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SColumbus1 reply0 helpful Wheels, Tires & AlignmentDiscussionCommunity Starter 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 247,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about…
BatteryLearner102Community StarterFeb 7, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Houston3 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 255,000 miles. The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of wait…
DieselDad914Community StarterFeb 6, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Brooklyn3 replies0 helpful 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 48,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried a…
ShiftSellerCommunity StarterFeb 7, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SDMV / Maryland1 reply0 helpful 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 212,000 miles. Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warning ligh…
V8Mom154Community StarterFeb 3, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SSan Diego7 replies0 helpful TransmissionDiscussionCommunity Starter 2025 Porsche Macan Electric 4S, about 12,500 miles. The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I pla…
BatteryScout447Community StarterFeb 1, 20262025 Porsche Macan Electric 4SDenver1 reply0 helpful Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
EuroCamper71Community StarterJan 31, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SCalifornia6 replies0 helpful EngineBuild journalCommunity Starter Looking at an older Cayman S with good records. I keep seeing buyers emphasize borescope/PPI work on this generation. For someone vetting listings, what would…
TruckMomCommunity StarterJan 30, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SSacramento8 replies0 helpful Diagnostics & Mystery ProblemsBuild journalCommunity Starter For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it…
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