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bwillia080261 · 07-07-2015, 02:04 PM

Both engines have the IMS issue which is probably the scariest problem. They both have common problems with Air oil separators, MAF sensors etc.
The best advice I could give you was what was given to me by a Porsche dealer. If you get the smaller motor you should get the manual. If you get the bigger motor then you can live with either. This was based on making the most of the limited power of the 2.7. Hope this helps.
I have a 2001 S with a manual and I love it.

07-07-2015, 02:04 PM	#2
bwillia080261 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Fort Collins, Co. Posts: 74	Both engines have the IMS issue which is probably the scariest problem. They both have common problems with Air oil separators, MAF sensors etc. The best advice I could give you was what was given to me by a Porsche dealer. If you get the smaller motor you should get the manual. If you get the bigger motor then you can live with either. This was based on making the most of the limited power of the 2.7. Hope this helps. I have a 2001 S with a manual and I love it.