I love how we recommend cars based on the "least likely to fail" scenario. Really people?

When and if my 1997 ever fails I have backup plan "C7". :D:D:D

2000-2002 S...

more power than 96-99 2.5 engine, useful for highway merging and car passing
3.2 S engine has stronger cylinder walls than 00-04 2.7 engines
certain lifter failures more commonly seen in 03-04 engines
preferably an 00-02 S that has had its IMSB already replaced
go with dual row IMSB over single row, longer bearing life.
but only way to tell if a 00-04 is dual row is by dropping Trans, usually when I MS is replaced
look in the forums before heading to ebay and autotrader type sites.
Buying an enthusiast owned car is superior over a car with an unclear past.


But if you can swing it financially get a 2009 987. uses the most current engine architecture.

03- 04 imho :) I always try get the last of the model year and lowest km with best records. I prefer buying private you can get more of a feel on how the po cared for the car. My wife loves the 03-04's :P
or you could always go 987 or 981
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Thanks for all the great opinions. Please keep them coming. With the Porsche's you own what kind of problems have you found.

The most common problems are probably the AOS and water pump failing, gas cap seal cracking from age. Some have had issues with the coolant tank.

A well maintained and driven car seem to be less likely to have a catastrophic engine failure. In other words, if you find a low mile garage queen, make sure it had the IMSB replaced/upgraded or add that fix to the cost of the car.

What did you decide ???