Thread: So I'm totally craving a 911....

...but I don't have BC money, so it's 997 base or S for me.

Is the S worth the extra coin? I'm looking used as well. I know the 997 came out in '05. What's the story on those and up from there (07-08).

I don't want a manual, I wanna go tip.

WTF is PDK? Is it a must have?

Speaking of "must haves," what are they for a 997?

C2(S) good enough, or C4(S) tons better?

Mileage wise, when does it get scary? I'd rather get one 30k miles and under.

Maintenance wise, rape fest at the dealer? I've mostly rolled w/ Benzes, so I'm used to bringing my own KY.

CPO must? Aftermarket warranty must?

I think that's about all the questions I have for now! Thanks in advance to those who answer and lend a hand to this Porsche n00b!

Originally Posted by The Godfather

Maintenance wise, rape fest at the dealer? I've mostly rolled w/ Benzes, so I'm used to bringing my own KY.

I'll let the actual Porsche owners give their valid opinions, I'd just suggest going for a MY09+ 997.2 with dry sump and direct injection. Those are some of my "must haves".

The 997.2 came out in 08 and introduced direct injection and PDK and some other things as well as 40hp bump for the S to 385 and a bump to 340 for the standard models.
Personally, I think the S is worth it. It's a little bit sharper and has more power. Also, the .2 cars have a better auto tranny and more power as well, so unless you're modding it's nice to have.

PDK is a dual clutch transmission that is by far better in every single way possible compared to tiptronic. If you're going to get an auto Porsche, get PDK....you won't regret it.


I bought my car new and I've only been to the first yearly service which was about 500, not too bad IMO.

Honestly, you get 90% of the thrills with the 997.1's. Only major exterior differences up LED tails and different DRL's

yeah I just discovered there is a 997.2. Hmmm.. could you retrofit the taillights on a 997.1?

So what are the power figures for the 997.1?

As for dailying the car, is PDK alright, or fragile?

Originally Posted by The Godfather

yeah I just discovered there is a 997.2. Hmmm.. could you retrofit the taillights on a 997.1?

So what are the power figures for the 997.1?

As for dailying the car, is PDK alright, or fragile?

If you look on 6speedonline, people retrofit the tail lights all the time.
The 997.1 C2S/C4S put out around 345hp, as for the non-S models I think it was around 320hp.

PDK is track bred IIRC, and is NOT available on the 997.1. It's definitely not fragile, it can take a beating. When it's not in sport mode the shifts are very smooth and comfortable, but as soon as you put it in sport or sport plus, they speed up and become a little more harsh. I personally always keep it in sport mode because I love the feeling when it fires off the shifts.



Also, look for a car with the sport chrono package. With PDK, that gives you launch control.

997.1 base: 325hp
S: 345hp
997.2 base: 345hp
S: 385hp
powerkit: 405hp(only on the S)

i'd say try to find one with the powerkit, it was an extra 16k factory option.

Originally Posted by 92 Stealth TT

997.1 base: 325hp
S: 345hp
997.2 base: 345hp
S: 385hp
powerkit: 405hp(only on the S)

i'd say try to find one with the powerkit, it was an extra 16k factory option.

For an extra 20 crank hp

Here is a good side by side of a 997.1 (gray) and 997.2 (blue), both have the same wheels and our custom fitment to run 11.5" with no fender more on a narrow 997!

D2FORGED VS1 Step Lip
Brushed Aluminum w/ Hi-Polished Lip and Ceramic Clearcoat
20x9
20x11.5

you definetly wanna get one with the sports exaust. Apart from that you cant go wrong with any 997 just depends whether you want 4 wheel drive (c4) or rear wheel drive (c2)