911virgin Posted 20September, 2019 Report Share Posted 20September, 2019 hi all i'm looking for a 991.1 Carrera S what are some of the more common problems/issues one has to look out for with this 2nd hand buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 20September, 2019 Report Share Posted 20September, 2019 There will be a few things of course, I'm not up to speed on these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJL Posted 20September, 2019 Report Share Posted 20September, 2019 Whatever you do dont buy without a Porsche Warranty from an authorised Porsche dealer. You can read my post's about a car I just bought that failed one day after purchase. ( 38,000 k. Complete Porsche Centre service history and Porsche Willoughby Pre- Purchase report ) 2 months now and I don't have a car - or the money I paid. It will break your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 20September, 2019 Report Share Posted 20September, 2019 PDK or manual? I’ve a few with no issues. Had a 991.1 that I did 33,000 ks in, flogged on track, targa tas tours, etc. Thing never missed a beat, guy after me took it to 50,000 ks & no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJL Posted 20September, 2019 Report Share Posted 20September, 2019 You wouldn't think this would break. 38,000 kms, perfect history. $30k repair needed.😪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted 21September, 2019 Report Share Posted 21September, 2019 11 hours ago, SJL said: You wouldn't think this would break. 38,000 kms, perfect history. $30k repair needed.😪 What specifically needs to be fixed out of curiosity? What did you do with the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tinker Posted 21September, 2019 Report Share Posted 21September, 2019 Have a look at SJL's PDK problems in "All Other technical Issues" a little lower down..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJL Posted 21September, 2019 Report Share Posted 21September, 2019 (edited) The Gear box failed !! The car is now at the 3rd Porsche Service Centre after its 4 th diagnosis, the first being "It needs a new PDK". I'm waiting for the selling dealer to tell me what they will or won't do !! Its only been 2 months since I bought the car so - I patiently wait. Gearbox Fault 1 gearbox Fauly 2 Gearbox Fault 3 Gearbox Fault 4 Edited 21September, 2019 by SJL Pictures not downloading correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911virgin Posted 30October, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 30October, 2019 SJL, thanks for the intel I hope your car can get fixed! all the best with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAD Posted 28December, 2019 Report Share Posted 28December, 2019 Its been quite a while since the original post, but I wanted to advise a good news story. I bought my 2014 991.1 Carrera S in January 2017. Immediately after I purchased it from PCSS when testing it out on the Putty Road I had a COV fault which was replaced under warranty. I had an oil change service in Jan 2018. Other than one set of tyres this month, it has cost me nothing in the 21,000 kms I have driven it. I was going to p/x for another one but I decided to keep it, give it a major service (planned week after next) and extend the warranty in June 2020 for peace of mind. Its been one the most reliable cars I have ever owned. JWM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 28December, 2019 Report Share Posted 28December, 2019 In my experience regular maintenance & attending to any minor issues is paramount (same as any make really). Porsche extended warranty is costly but so much cheaper than potential major failures. Porsche extended warranty has got cheaper last year, now you can get 2 year warranty instead of the old one year at a time, just make sure you get Porsche approved servicing along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardingnath Posted 3January, 2020 Report Share Posted 3January, 2020 What’s the cost for a 2 year extension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1q2w3e4r Posted 3January, 2020 Report Share Posted 3January, 2020 Approx $3k from memory GC9911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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