Questions about purchasing a used 99 C4

[ElusiveC4]

Hi all,

I am in the midst of a search for my first P-car, and i just have a couple of questions about purchasing used 911s. I have read the caveat about the RMS issue in the MY99 models, does this affect all of the cars, or mainly the first production run of the cars? Are there any other known common problems I should be aware of?

Also, I am actually located in Canada, but I am purchasing a U.S spec vehicle so I will need to do a few modifications for it to meet inspection standards here in Canada. Do the US models have DRLs? (daytime running lights) Also, does porsche make an OEM duel Imperial/Metric speedometer face that I can have installed?

TIA for all your help! :D

[msindi]

not sure about the speedo face but all Porsche's have the ability to switch the digital speed display, temp. etc. and any info on the on-board computer between imperial and metric

[ElusiveC4]

thanks.. i think I also got my answer about the DRLs.. which is a no... guess that will be my first mod. :P

[Tool Pants]

The RMS issue has been around since the MY97 intro for the Boxster. The block on a 996 is the same on the Boxster for the early years. It is hit or miss.

I have a 1997 with no leaks if that makes you feel better. Jeff

[Hroussard]

Tell me about the RMS issue . What is this all about??

[Loren]

thanks.. i think I also got my answer about the DRLs.. which is a no... guess that will be my first mod.  :P

Yoseif did a mod for DRL.

Here is the link

[ElusiveC4]

wow.. thats a pretty neat trick.. thanks. I talked to the local dealership and they said it could be as simple as changing a relay or they may have to put in a new harness (2-3 hrs of labor)

FYI: I have found and purchased a 99 996 C4! Im very excited and should have it shipped up here within a couple of weeks.

[Hroussard]

What is the RMS issue??

[CO996C4]

RMS:,I believe they are referring to the rear main seal which I heard has been known to leak... sometimes significantly.

Jim

[ElusiveC4]

here is a link to one of the other forums where they discuss the RMS issue.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=15