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944boy · 10-30-2008, 05:27 PM

Hopefully you will find good guidance here as I did.

I got an '05 987 for a great price because it had a good number of miles. I love it to death. I have had to do nothing other than matinence Items.

I think you'll also find that while there are a lot of documented engine failures, there are tons more 986's that have never failed.

I really like the newer 987, but I have never owned a 986 so get some opinions from owners.

The best bet is to find the car with the options you want that had full matinence records and even warranty left.

Good Luck

10-30-2008, 05:27 PM	#2
944boy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 247	Hopefully you will find good guidance here as I did. I got an '05 987 for a great price because it had a good number of miles. I love it to death. I have had to do nothing other than matinence Items. I think you'll also find that while there are a lot of documented engine failures, there are tons more 986's that have never failed. I really like the newer 987, but I have never owned a 986 so get some opinions from owners. The best bet is to find the car with the options you want that had full matinence records and even warranty left. Good Luck __________________ 2005 987 - 112K miles PASM + 6-speed - Daily Driver 1988 944 - 240K miles- Race Car 1974 911 Targa - new project 2009 Triumph Street Triple R - 27K mi - Blazen Orange 1976 Ford F250 camper special - tow vehicle