Thinking of getting a 2001 Carrera. Any major issues?

[ninsei]

Hi. 'thinking of getting a tiptronic 2000-2002 911 Carrera or Carrera 4. I've owned VWs, Audi, and a BMW 3 series before and done all the work myself on them in my garage. I *plan* to do the same to the Porsche. I see a lot of DIYs here and things look do-able. Are there any major problems with these cars (e.g. tiptronic)? Any help is appreciated.

[txhokie4life]

Hi. 'thinking of getting a tiptronic 2000-2002 911 Carrera or Carrera 4. I've owned VWs, Audi, and a BMW 3 series before and done all the work myself on them in my garage. I *plan* to do the same to the Porsche. I see a lot of DIYs here and things look do-able. Are there any major problems with these cars (e.g. tiptronic)? Any help is appreciated.

Google 996 and IMS.

I wouldn't be overly concerned -- but I would make myself well educated so that I knew

what I was getting involved with.

They also occasionally have water pump problems.

m

[ninsei]

Hi. 'thinking of getting a tiptronic 2000-2002 911 Carrera or Carrera 4. I've owned VWs, Audi, and a BMW 3 series before and done all the work myself on them in my garage. I *plan* to do the same to the Porsche. I see a lot of DIYs here and things look do-able. Are there any major problems with these cars (e.g. tiptronic)? Any help is appreciated.

Google 996 and IMS.

I wouldn't be overly concerned -- but I would make myself well educated so that I knew

what I was getting involved with.

They also occasionally have water pump problems.

m

I see. Thx. Yeah the IMS/RMS failure looks pretty scary. I think water pump issues happen with every car, but that seems relatively easy to change out.

[londoner06]

When you find a 996 that you really like, it is essential to get a PPI, including leakdown and compression tests. Ask the owner for Porsche records, the RMS may have already been replaced. Check CarFax for what it's worth. The IMS failure is a possibility but can be repaired efficiently I think. What really scares me are the many others who have had catastrophic engine failures, requiring replacement engines. A good extended warranty can help with the expense. There is nothing like a 911 so we accept the reality that they are expensive to maintain and repair, but as the advert goes, 'seeing your 911 in the garage... priceless!

Best regards,

Alex

[cvhs18472]

You will find that there are fewer IMS problems with the Tip than with a stick because of the way the trans and engine are mounted. If the checks out, go for it. If you spend your life worrying you will spend no time enjoying it. Ed

[ninsei]

Thx. That's good to hear about the tip (cause the one I buy has to be a tiptronic) and the IMS. Does the same also hold for the tip and the RMS?