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thinking about getting an 01 C4, for use as a daily driver.  I drive 25 miles into boston everyday and want to hear from those who use their C4 as a daily driver.  Can I go skiing with 1 or 2 kids in it???

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We use a 2001 911 C2 as a daily driver and drive 50-100 miles a day.

another concern I have is how much of a drag the AC has when I drive the car and turn it on. It is grossly noticeable. Further it makes the clutch engagement much much different. Is this normal?

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My AC has no effect on my 01 911C2.

qcp - did you try testing to see if you have an air leak around the throttle air intake?  Its is easy to track down and from recent board experience, it is a fairly common issue...

My light is back on only after maybe 50 miles and 3 days worth of driving  :censored:

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Took my 01 911C2 back to the dealer and he said that it was the MAF, I did ask him to check the throttle intake bolts. This seems to make sense to me due to the fact that i had a massive air leak, which let a lot of dirt into the air flow manifold. In addition, it seems that these things die around 50K miles... and I still have the original MAF. Ross

Ditto - they range from 18 to 38 at the dealer.

Looking for a good Independent shop for Porsche repair in the NY, Tri-state area. Westchester, or north of the city would be preferable.

Many thanks!

Ross

2001 911 C2

Nop, no real resolution to the CEL problem as of yet. But since last Sunday my light has stayed off :clapping: ...Of course I'm not holding my breath!

gcp

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Mine seems to come on every two weeks, after ~750 miles. The fix is always something dumb, like loose vacuum hose or oil cap filler. Car rides fantastic.

I now suspect that the CEL may be because of my leaking expansion tank...and I am just guessing here but lets solve the obvious first.

The mechanic said this code means MAF problems. So cleaning the part may prove worthwhile after all  :thumbup:

Thanks,

gcp

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Did you ever get your problem fixed? My CEL came back on... Not sure of the error code yet. Quite frustrating.

Thinking about Lloyd Rubbertite mats. . . anybody have any experience?

http://www.autogeek.net/lloyrubexfit.html

Any suggestions on a FITTED heavy duty floor mat for a 2002 Carrera 4S to be driven in winter?

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I heard mixed reviews on the weathertech mats. Apparently you have to cut them to fit. I am also interested on any recommendations people have.

It does matter in ANY car.  Leave it on or off.

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Do you mean it does NOT matter in any car?

Call me old fashioned, but I was always told to turn off the A/C compressor before I turn the car off, if I wanted to extend the lift of the A/C. However, I have heard it does not matter in the Porsche (2001 911 C2), and the climate control system has it on all the time.

Is this the case? Or should I turn the compressor off before turning the car off?

Just got a pair of Dunlop Wintersport M2s, very cheaply. They are H-rated... Seems that this was the tire Porsche put on their "approved" list before they switched to the recommended Pirellis.

Hello: Need to purchase Snow/Winter Tires for my 2001 911C2. Does anyone recommend any specific brands, and does it matter if H or V rated just for the winter months?

Thanks,

Ross

Have a '01 911 Carrera 2 (49K Miles).  Check engine light came on Friday, got it checked and reset at Autozone, ODB Code: P1128.  About 5 days later, it came on again... taking it to the dealer tomorrow.

Car runs perfectly, although idle wavers very slightly at rest.   Any thoughts?  Thinking MAF? 

I have the Autosource extended warranty, so hoping it is all covered.  Thanks, Ross (Newbie)

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A good chance it's the fuel cap. Just tighten it, or it may need replacing.

Eric

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Eric - The light came on again.... after about 700 miles, we filled up and ~15 miles away CEL came back on. Car rides perfectly, very confusing... Going to dealer on Friday, they said it was fine to drive.

Just got the car back from the dealer - air filter manifold was not tightly shut... Ross

Have a '01 911 Carrera 2 (49K Miles). Check engine light came on Friday, got it checked and reset at Autozone, ODB Code: P1128. About 5 days later, it came on again... taking it to the dealer tomorrow.

Car runs perfectly, although idle wavers very slightly at rest. Any thoughts? Thinking MAF?

I have the Autosource extended warranty, so hoping it is all covered. Thanks, Ross (Newbie)