Thanks for the good intro. I think in general the IMS problem are over blown by internet forums, especially by some shops/vendors that are providing replacement service and parts so they can make money. My 2002 996 now has 160K miles with original engine parts and are still going strong! It's seal grey like yours. The nicest color IMO...;->
@kuldeep1505
9 жыл бұрын
How expensive has the maintenance been?
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
+Kuldeep Raol I am coming to the end of my second year with the car. I do the oil service and some repairs myself. I have replaced one ignition coil (200), had Porsche fix a heated seat element (400), have replaced rear trunk lead strut (40) ignition switch (30) and brake light switch (20). Oil change is about 100 dollars with 8 litres of synthetic Mobil 1. The car is reliable, runs perfectly and so maintenance costs are low for me. Porsche parts are more expensive than some. Prior owner spent about $1000 a year on maintenance I estimate.
@joejoe188
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Panic caused by even those who manufacture a new IMS and want ridiculous $ for the kit. And recommend a change after 30k miles?
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
Hi Fettameise. I am in my second season with the car. I changed the oil myself (two jugs of synthetic Mobil 1 (about 70 dollars) plus filter from porsche (about 35 I think) which comes with compression washer for oil plug and o-ring for filter housing). I had to replace one ignition coil which was about 200 dollars with labour. The starter makes an occasional noise so I'll probably swap it out for a new one in the fall and do it myself - that is about 150 for the part give or take. So far that is it, the car runs and drives perfectly, so no issues. I don't see it is much different than any car its age - you should budget 1000 to 1500 a year for maintenance and repairs (although I have spent less than that to date). If something major needs to be done then I think it can run more and if you have a car which has not had the IMS done and you do it then you are looking at I think about 3 - 4k for IMS, rear main seal and clutch. Cheers and good luck.
@ijmirza5860
7 жыл бұрын
Andrew LaCroix . Is there much difference between the convertible and the hard top?
@mattka5354
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. These cars are just timeless. For a 2001 model it is still great looking.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! Cheers - Andrew
@douglasmontenegro2251
8 жыл бұрын
I used to own a 996. I purchased is used with 33k. the car was a blast to drive. I had an accident with it at 108k. i put over 75k miles on it. the car was reliable it only needed regular maintenance in the five years that i owned it. They have a bad rep due to the IMS but i personally had no problems at all.
@1anre
8 жыл бұрын
How much did you buy yours & was it an S or base Carrera?
@douglasmontenegro2251
8 жыл бұрын
+Lanre Oladejo I paid 40k back in 07 and it was a 2002 with 37k miles on the clock.
@bkruiser
8 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, I have an Orient Red, did IMS and clutch at the time I purchased. Love the car, drives like a dream.
@searaydrivingguy
8 жыл бұрын
i had a 1999 for 5 years i loved it solid car i drove like a i was in a race a lot of the time i never forget the way it handled the last year i was worried about the bearing so i sold it
@hugohugo2832
2 жыл бұрын
Great car. Loved mine. Much more than the C4s I replaced it with. Years on I retired and decided I wanted a keeper. I got a 996 Turbo, absolutely superb , more reliable and no more expensive to run.
@Cogito1978
9 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix - Great vid. As a porsche owner i must admit i maligned the 996 as well because of the looks even though i never drove it also brought on by the 996/986 hate! Then my buddy bought a 03 C4s and i drove it and totally changed my opinion. Its funny how we are so quick to judge and cast off cars. As you say there is no better all around sports car bargain for the price, i actually prefer the steering feel/weight compared to the 997. Keep up the updates!
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
+Damon Spencer Thanks for the great comment Spencer. Planning a follow up video when time permits. They really are great value for money. I just test drove a 2011 E92 M3 coupe with a friend (he is in the market). It is a pretty muscular car with lots of revs and a great sounding V8. Getting back in the Porsche later in the day I was reminded of how refined Porsche cars are - even one that is dated like mine still feels ultra connected to the road, light, all sorts of get up and go, steering feel and so on. They are special cars. When the budget allows I will likely graduate up to the 997, but after two seasons of driving I still adore the 996. Cheers - Andrew.
@TommyBurke
9 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks for sharing your views and tips
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
Tommy Burke Thanks for your comment and you are very welcome. Cheers - Andrew
@kuladeeluxe
8 жыл бұрын
If the motor ever blows, check out what Renegade is doing in Texas. I'd love and LS powered Porsche.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+kuladeeluxe I have huge respect for that approach but love the howling, raspy flat six. I think if I was going to get an LS powered machine I would make it a front engined - something cool like a Chevelle or Impala - cars I have always loved since being a teenager.... thanks for the comment. Cheers.
@kuladeeluxe
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix I totally understand the attraction of the flat six . (I have a Corvair I am working on ) and wish I had been early enough to buy an air cooled 911 when they were affordable. I had a ride last year in a LS3 powered Miata driven wide open (480 BHP) unbelievably scary as I was the passenger. The LS in a Miata is very impressive when you consider how well it works BTW. Great balance with a negligible increase in weight. You Porsche is the perfect colour BTW.
@monkeymagic8869
9 жыл бұрын
That's a very good looking Porsche. Great information too.
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
***** Thanks a lot for your comment. Cheers - Andrew
@gabekremer7148
9 жыл бұрын
Starter is easy but I will say this your going to have to pull the alternator and a bunch of vac lines. Replace the rubber sections as they are cheap and a leak is irritating to say the least. Did my vac lines last winter and it's a world of difference in how it runs. Wish there was a good way to get you my personal contact info on here
@simonwilliams2455
8 жыл бұрын
I have a 2003 carrea4s and I didn't really like the head light change but I think it works. And the handling and power can't beat it.
@mbrunocondello
8 жыл бұрын
I love the 996 interior - and 997 as well - I have had both 996 and 997 - both awesome !! :) top video
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+bruno condello Thanks Bruno! I think that the 996 interior is fantastic from a functional point of view - driver position, seat comfort and bolstering is perfect, pedal setup is perfect for heel toe, shifter etc. - all perfectly designed. The cabin controls are straight forward and functional. The 997 is a step up aesthetically for sure, but when you are driving, you are (hopefully) watching the road, not the dashboard stitching. Cheers.
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
Hi Max. The prior owner said that car has Porsche Sport Exhaust. I have looked at my option list (you can see the option codes on the sticker on the underside of the front trunk lid on the original sticker) and it has the option for stainless steel exhaust - not sure if the PSE was added afterwards or if that option code (X54) is the one for the exhaust. Good luck and if you have any questions just post them and I'll see what I can do.
@davidhidalgo8465
7 жыл бұрын
Owned a 996 911 2003. Drove it for 2 weeks. $5,000 repair bill.
@andrewlacroix3565
7 жыл бұрын
That totally sucks! What did you have to repair for $5,000?
@Crown_West
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I’m looking at buying a 996 this was helpful.
@joejoe188
4 жыл бұрын
I know a very known shop who has various 5 gal buckets full of used perfect condition IMS bearings removed from owners who panic and want the IMS replaced with a ridiculously expensive LN type.
@Rick-lh3bm
5 жыл бұрын
If you drive the car, don't beat the hell out of it, keep all the services up to date and do your own full inspect every week. Keep it clean and garaged and don't beat it up and you will be a very happy Porsche 996 owner. Park it and don't drive it because you want it as an investment. You will be sorry. Short ittermittent driving is a death sentence to these cars. Its basically a race car chassis so it needs to be driven to keep it fresh. Park it and it will take a big s#!+ on you.
@CandyHam
9 жыл бұрын
too quiet bro
@thegillawfirm5590
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review...it was super helpful...so This year I purchased a 2001 Carrera 4 convertible...paid 14,500....it's triptronic (had to get that so my wife could drive it). It's still fast enough! Put in a K&N cold air intake, IPD Plenum intake (adds about 20-25 hp), and did the gundo exhaust mod on it!! LED headlights...It's like a new car! Lots of horse power!!
@andrewlacroix3565
7 жыл бұрын
Congrats. I am in year three with mine and still love to wring its neck! Happy porscheing.
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great comments Gabe! I am just ordering a new starter so will be changing that out in the next few weeks or so (the starter makes an intermittent noise on starting - not a particularly expensive part). They are tough, well built cars and happy to hear that your is going well at 97,000k (almost 160k kms). All the pros I talk to - Porsche maintenance guys and independents say drive the car like you stole it - it likes to be revved, keep the revs up at 3k or higher. Also, I have heard anecdotally that some IMS failures actually happen on lower mile cars which are driven gently - so there you go. A friend of mine has a 986 boxster S with 100k miles and original IMS - runs perfectly. I think the failure is rare - it is just such a bad one that it makes sense to do the upgrade. I'll definitely message you if I run into any maintenance issues (like to do things myself if I can) since our cars are pretty much identical. Cheers.
@wholeNwon
8 жыл бұрын
I've considered buying one but IMS/RMS engineering flaws persisting year after year without factory correction reflects an attitude toward their customers that I find intolerable. So, I guess then that Porsche isn't for me.
@benoize
5 жыл бұрын
good looking car! Nice example!
@Ryzen_56X
8 жыл бұрын
The 996 car's Achilles' heel was a small but vital engine component called the IMS, or Intermediate Shaft bearing. Highly recommend to replace it as soon as possible by an upgrade aftermarket kit, LN engineering kit use ball bearings, they utilize ceramic and steel for their bearings, which have an increased load rating for more heavy duty use, the full cost for a kit and all required tools is a little less than $950.
@1anre
8 жыл бұрын
Correct. You owe Porsches too?
@Ryzen_56X
8 жыл бұрын
+Lanre Oladejo Yes I did, great car best I've owned so far.
@royramdeen8864
8 жыл бұрын
Well done, very informative, thanks for posting
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Roy Ramdeen Thanks very much Roy and you are welcome. Cheers - Andrew
@Only1English
8 жыл бұрын
It's ok my friend no need to be sorry I was hoping to get some great info. I am buying a 1999 Porsche 996 this week and I am so worried about buying a problem. I am not familiar with these cars at all as this one would be my first Porsche. It has 69k and is in excellent triple black garaged all it's life however I am worried if there is any things I should be I=on the lookout for as I am buying it site unseen. I am sending a bank transfer and the Porsche is being shipped to me. The guy sounds honest and by his profile and the pictures seems honest but you never know..Thank you very much to you or anyone that can help
@juulfiend2103
8 жыл бұрын
did you get scammed?
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
I am with you - I looked for a while to find the seal grey - it is my favourite colour for the car. Cheers.
@cjbarnes2010
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this, it’s a great review of a quality car
@Stratoszero
9 жыл бұрын
Your 996 is beautiful, Seal Grey is the best and the shape suits subtle wheels. IMHO the first gen 996 is one of the finest iterations of the 911 shape, even better with amber indicators (when 996s become collectable those I think these will be put back into many cars!). I'm really pleased the version that 911 purists seem to hate is is the one we love and affordable! We too are coming up to 1 year of ownership and are really impressed with the flexibility and economy, and the endless torque - it's a real license loser. We bought a little bit in ignorance of the IMS failure legends but are happy that we accidentally got the lower risk 996.1 model. Parts prices are very high so it's good job these have been limited so far to service items, and suspension/brakes (these cars are soooo heavy).
@ledfootdude
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I've been thinking about getting a 996 so its nice to hear how well its performed for you. The IMS thing kind of freaked me out but its nice to know that's there's solutions out there.
@kenshirk6993
8 жыл бұрын
+ledfootdude Don't let the IMS bother you, just get the retrofit. (double bearing ceramic) It's $1,500.00 -$1,700.00. If you do you'll have a great car for the money. I have an 2002 with 35K on it, just about ready to close a deal on an '04 Turbo. I'll keep them both...Because of the "ugly" headlights both cars were a steal. Top Gear does a show were Jeramy can't tell the 997 from the 996. So who cares....My neighbor just dropped 47K on an '06 911S with 40K on the clock, almost twice what I paid with 16K on it 5 YEARS AGO. The 996 turbo the same situation $20-$30 grand cheaper than an '06-'08.
@martinespinosa
2 жыл бұрын
Your 996 has all the upgrades that I would like when I get one
@jesseevans2977
8 жыл бұрын
This video is a great idea, and contains a lot of much needed information for a lot of people who aren't comfortable looking around on forums. However, I feel you should really make this video over again due the poor audio. Bring your car into a quiet shop or just somewhere insulated from noise, spend $25 on a clip-on wireless microphone, and re-shoot the video exactly as you did. I'm positive that just upping the production value this small amount will make a big enough difference that more people will view, share, etc. Much love from another PNW Porsche owner!
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Jesse Evans That is a good idea. I am a bit out to lunch when it comes to the tech stuff - do you know what I would be looking for in terms of a microphone? I think one of the big problems I had when I did the video was the freakin' wind - terrible production value. Thanks for the great comment and cheers. Andrew
@jesseevans2977
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix Since this is just a hobby I would just hop onto eBay and search for "wireless clip on microphone" or "camera microphone"... and don't go crazy $25-$35 is plenty. A shotgun microphone would work very nicely depending on what kind of camera you're using. Having a microphone on you, or having a directional microphone pointed at you will filter out most undesired noises, including echoes from filming indoors with poor acoustics. Good luck. Feel free to find me on Pacific NW Region - Porsche Club of America group on Facebook facebook.com/groups/pnwrpca
@jstull9
5 жыл бұрын
So I'm starting to look at 996 911 carreras now as they are very affordable moving away from America sports cars I'm familiar with mechanical work as I do all my own I'm curious as to if anyone on this thread still owns one and if you do can you give me an updated overview of the car as they are getting upwards in age thanks in advance.
@18_rabbit
9 жыл бұрын
would love more volume! thx
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
18rabbit Thanks for that comment. I am going to see if I can figure out how to do that. I think I have to edit the original and re-upload ... you are the second comment on volume so I'll try and do that. Andrew
@mikeschmeeedotcom
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Your recent CL posting brought me here. Beautiful car! I love the 996 from the very beginning. Looking to own one in the very near future. Cheers!
@goodlife1500
9 жыл бұрын
I have been looking for a review of this type thanks.
@Baerchenization
9 жыл бұрын
Good Life Check for a channel by Van Svenson; he has a 996 among others and has a technical walk through, and a few repair vids.
@2007cls550
9 жыл бұрын
The noises from the wind is really annoying!
@euroatomic
9 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Thank you for taking your time and posting this. Definitely shines some light into a few problems that are augmented by forum drama and anxiety. When it really comes down to having passion for driving, aesthetics do not matter when you are behind the wheel. Pure driving experience does. And Porsche still dominates that field for me. I am still conflicted between a Caymas S, 996 911 and a Boxster S. Budget is around $30-$35K. I currently own a 1st generation MR2 with 2ZZ engine and a Turbo 94 Miata that is an absolute riot. Might as well consolidate into 1 car. Don't care what it looks like just want the proper feel behind the wheel, proper sounding engine and a good transmission and brakes. So far 996 seems like a very attractive option since I can actually take my almost 3 year old around with me. I don't think these cars will depreciate much further if they are well kept. Thank you for your Input. Make more updates as you go along! A lot of us will sincerely appreciate it. Vlad.
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
euroatomic Thanks for your awesome comment Vlad. You can buy a pretty tidy low mile 996 for the 30k price range that is for sure. I have driven my friend's boxster s of the same year and it is a great little car. The top down aspect is really fantastic for summer driving. It is noticeably down on power from the Carrera, but still a lot of fun to drive. It has an identical engine essentially, just smaller displacement. I have driven a 2014 Cayman S in autocross and it is a riot as well - but similar numbers to a 996 carrera in terms of weight and power. The best way to figure it out is go and drive the different candidates and get a sense. They are all great cars that is for sure. Happy hunting. I will do an update video in a few weeks to go over a few little repairs I have made to the car. Cheers - Andrew
@TomNbk
4 жыл бұрын
Great video I bought my 3.4 2001 C4 about two weeks ago.
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
That's right I think. The problem is nobody seems to have narrowed down what makes some bearings fail so there is no way to know. I don't think there is any reliable data but most sources I trust peg the failure rate fairly low. I think that the best resource for the 996 is called Porsche 996 The Essential Companion by Adrian Streather. He does not put any data in and Porsche would not provide information when asked. I think failure rates are essentially a guess. Streather says that one of the likely culprits of IMS failure is related to low oil levels - but it is hard to say. For peace of mind, probably just better to swap it out when doing the clutch. Cheers.
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment Stratoszero. Parts can be pricey, although I find that doing my own work saves a fair bit and the car has been reliable so far. I don't think that the car is heavy - it is lighter than its peers (corvette, M3, Acura NSX) and has similar power to weight. I looked for a long time to find the seal grey car - It is a nice looking colour. Happy driving!
@1anre
8 жыл бұрын
Wish you got some black rims on it. The tail lights are prefacelift? And you mention the ///M3 is the 996 Carrera's competitor?
@safetybrain8824
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your objective review. Nice job, sir! Brian- Nashville, TN
@navarrouk3487
8 жыл бұрын
you should stay closer to the camera so we can hear your voice, and make more videos of maintenance. and upgrades! thanks
@gabekremer7148
9 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I have a 2000 996 3.4L with 97000 miles and change. At 18000 miles the IMS flange and rear main seal were changed under warranty by Stoddard porsche. To this date Noone has been in the engine. I've talked to RUF and Kremer Racing about the IMS bearing. I got told that's an American problem. It's more caused by lack of maintenance ie oil changes. It is also from excessive cam loads from people trying to run the engine to slow. The manual for these cars states to never run the engine under load below 2500 rpm. This is to mitigate the cam loads. I personally run mine 2800 or high and prefer over 3000. I've seen with this engine that it like rpm and it actually gains in fuel economy. They were designed to be driven at 150 mph for long periods of time. 6th gear is useless below about 74 mph for sake of engine preservation. I highly recommend pulling oil pan and changing out oil baffles and seperaters along with oil pickup tube. It's not uncommon to find metal shavings in the suction tube from when they machined the case. There is also a common coolant leak point and redesigned cover plate for the front of the passenger side cylinder head. Also not uncommon to get milling from machining out of the water jacket. I will say I love my car and I drive it a bunch 10k miles a year is nothing. Most IMS failures are low mileage unmaintained improperly driven cars. It's not a Cadillac it's a street legal race care that needs to be driven and with sanity. They are not drag cars either. 0-60 my 07 honda civic coupe with 5 speed is .8 of a second slower but will never touch a 996 after 60mph. Any questions or tech info needed ask away I do all my own stuff. Local porsche dealer refers to me as the kid that does his own maintenance. Usually they see me for an alignment or at the parts counter. Car costs less a year to drive than my civic and cost of ownership is always low on a porsche. It's a shame after 2006 they are no longer hand painted but the rest of the is hand made
@gabekremer7148
9 жыл бұрын
2006 and after is machine painted
@joeracer302
9 жыл бұрын
Gabe Kremer ... right, that's what you said before, and that's what I said in my comment ... it's done by robots, and they dip the chassis/frame into a vat of primer (7 times?) and then they dip it into paint several times ... and then the seam sealer is all done by robots too ... go watch the video.
@gabekremer7148
9 жыл бұрын
The dip is a zinc oxide electrostatic prime process. After that it's water born spray for the paint
@WillV8
8 жыл бұрын
can barely hear you dude, but great review, well done, im looking at a 996 for a future investment so this is very useful
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+William Dore Sorry about the crap production values - particularly sound. Glad you got something out of it anyhow and good luck with your 996 search. Any questions let me know. Cheers.
@Morgy337
8 жыл бұрын
hi Andrew, thanks for your video! Nice colour you got there. I've recently got myself a 996 4s on a manual gearbox, just saying hi from London&Moscow to a fellow owner :) As for the IMS, Rennspeed say that only 5% of M96 engines are prone to IMS bearing failure and you can get a detection kit as well with a buzzer and light going into the dash. Cheers!
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Roman Scratchwood Hey Roman shout out to London and Moscow! Yes I think the IMS bearing failure is low. Sensible to do upgrade with clutch swap when it is due. I almost bought a 4s - love the shape with the wider rear body - fantastic car, enjoy it. Cheers.
@Morgy337
8 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew! Thanks! I've got a clutch which has 800km mileage on it, and the IMS was checked with the seal replaced so hopefully it will live on:) BTW how are your cats? Mines are dead and taken out, need to invest into a full rear cats and lambda sensor section from Fabspeed or Cargraphics… $2k but looks like it is worth it
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
I have no idea how my cats are - is there a known issue with them? Why are they dead? clogged? I don't even know how they are tested.... Fabspeed makes some nice products - I was looking at their cold air intake set but from what I have read the HP increase is very modest so not worth the cost....
@Morgy337
8 жыл бұрын
They do get clogged after 50k miles or so and it is bad for the engine, + these are not cheap to swap for a new original part, so 911 owners go for a 200section aftermarket version which can give you +10bhp and a bit better sound =)
@Morgy337
8 жыл бұрын
I'm notsaying they do get clogged exactly after 50k on All cars, but that's what I've heard.. Give them a check, I'm curious =)
@alhamedi66
9 жыл бұрын
Nice video but the voice is too low ,thank you
@fetteameise
9 жыл бұрын
Hey what are your monthly costs for the porsche?
@thomast6823
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, great to have an in depth review by someone who actually owns the car. Shame about the wind noise. If you don't already have a video on it would you be able to do one on the running costs? Cheers.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+thomas t682 The sound quality is very poor - damn wind. I just was talking at my iPhone set up on a tri pod - and the wind gusts are super annoying. I do have a video on service costs for my car - here is the link: kzitem.info/news/bejne/zX99s2d5f4umdW0 Cheers.
@Amaxitrella
8 жыл бұрын
My father recently bought a 99 which hopefully I'm going to get for a first car, first thing I want to do is change the radio. What radio you have in your car, and where did you get the cupholders? Thanks in advance. Cheers!
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+OGwankstaboy The cupholders were an option with my car as new. Check with Porsche to see if you can retrofit them into 996 where it was not an option - I am not sure whether the space is there and you can pop off some trim and install them or not. Pelican Parts has a retrofit kit for cupholders so I presume there is a way: www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperCat/0905/POR_0905_INTACC_pg4.htm#item12 My head unit is a Kenwood, which the prior owner installed. One of the good things about it is that you can change the colour of the LCD display so that it matches the stock LCD and does not look all glitzy and out of place. It also is wired for bluetooth with a little microphone installed just under the roof liner by the driver's side sun visor. Have fun with the car. My first car was a 1969 Toyota Corolla which I paid $300 for. You are doing well if this is your first car. Cheers.
@Amaxitrella
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix alright man thank you for getting back to me appreciate it
@1anre
8 жыл бұрын
Watching the Porsche 996 Carrera in Taken3 airplane scene, made me fall in do more researching into knowing what owning one of these to entail.
@douglasmontenegro2251
8 жыл бұрын
+Lanre Oladejo If you are mechanically inclined and can swap parts just more money than your regular Japanese car. Everything part on them is high performance so you'll be paying a premium for it.
@thecrazykartbyAJ
8 жыл бұрын
Great looking and excelent sound from the interior! So is this a Porsche exhaust accessory or an aftermarket exhaust? Best regards
andy what may the cost range be to have the ims aftermarket upgrade done by a dealership or certified shop? have 99 996 w/40k mi...no problems but why run risk, right? how many hrs of labor is it if you know? thanks Dave.
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
David Squires Hi David. I have all the records for my car. Looking at the bill for the IMS upgrade, the shop put 8 hours to doing the install and the kit was 630 dollars. That 8 hours included replacing the clutch (if you have a standard transmission, then it makes sense to do that at the same time) as well as some miscellaneous stuff. The prior owner spared no expense, so in that repair he changed the flywheel, the water pump, the coolant reservoir tank. My sense is that for the clutch and IMS bearing you are likely looking at 8 hours, plus about 1300 - 1400 in parts (the clutch assembly was 735 dollars). This was in Vancouver in 2012 - so don't know whether these shop prices reflect what you would pay today. I think most independent shops will quote a price for the job since they will likely have done a number of them if they do any kind of volume with Porsche repair. Let me know what you find out, I am curious. Cheers - Andrew
@davidrsquires1
9 жыл бұрын
these guys are working on my car right now, tunersmotorsports.com/
@davidrsquires1
9 жыл бұрын
They offer an oil line fed upgrade for IMS...
@m128p
9 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you tell me what type of exhaust you have. Loved the video BTW. Im am in the process of buying one. Thank you!
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
No worries good luck and happy Porsche-ing. Let me know if you have any questions I'll help if I can.
@yukon2761
9 жыл бұрын
Andrew LaCroix I have a 2002 996 with 120k and I suspect the clutch is in need of replacement. I am new to BC (Chilliwack) any suggestions as to where I can take it for a look see. Excellent presentation.
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
Yes in fact I do. Valley Eurotech in Abbotsford. I lived in Vancouver for 22 years and they serviced my BMW's and Mercedes and do a lot of Porsche work as well. A good shop - capable and honest. If Mick is still there (Cockney accent) tell him I sent you along. If the IMS has not been done and you are doing the clutch, you may want to have them put an upgraded bearing in and look at the RMS. Good luck and thanks for the compliment. Cheers - Andrew
@acktho1
9 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew thanks for the review video. I was curious to know what shop you take your car to. I live in the Vancouver area as well and wanted to find a reliable shop.
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
AB23 Hi there. I don't live in Vancouver any more (on the island).. I had the car inspected at Juan's Auto Service in Richmond - he either works exclusively or mostly on Porsche and is a good independent shop. When I did live in Vancouver I had my cars serviced at Valley Eurotech in Abbotsford - but I had a set up with the former owner and would do swaps at his house in Surrey (courtesy car swap) so it was pretty good. Weissach is probably pretty good as well. Good luck.
@georgepatton8693
8 жыл бұрын
I've seen people retrofit 997 front bumpers and headlights, but I imagine that costs a bit
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+George Patton Yeah - I suspect it does cost a lot. My view on that is why bother? If you want your car to look like a 997 then get a 997. I don't think the 996 headlights are a big issue personally and of course have zero effect on the important part which is how the car drives - which is great. Each to their own - if it were me I would spend the money on wheels - in my view they are the part of the car which have the greatest impact on looks are the wheels and the greatest impact on performance are tires, suspension, brakes. Thanks for the comment - cheers.
@georgepatton8693
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix I would agree that wheels make a bigger impact in general in terms of looks of the car as a whole and of course performance. Another complaint I've heard about the 996 is the lack of "hips", basically no flared wheel arches in the back, but as long as it drives like it should that's the most important and at the end of the day it is still a 911. I'm also wondering if it's possible to put the facelift 996 headlights in this car like the ones on the gt3
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
Probably it is - but I haven't researched that to be honest. My advice is go and drive the car, get one if you like it and go from there. I have not done any upgrades to my car - just maintenance and some paint detailing, and I think it is a really nice looking car. Check out the 996 Renlister group on Facebook as well - there is a good community of 996 owners and also people who are looking into buying them and so lots of good perspectives and information.
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the great comment Car Fanatic! I watched your 997 video. Your car is bloody gorgeous! What was the first year of the Gen 2 997? 385bhp is a huge bump - the car must feel frighteningly quick. I liked your video as well keep posting them! Cheers.
@finnmccool684
8 жыл бұрын
Great video. I've heard that oil changes in Carreras go for about $500. Is this true? Thanks.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Finn McCool Nope. They take just under 8 litres of synthetic (0W40 Mobil 1), which costs about 100 dollars, plus the oil filter - so say 140 dollars Canadian for parts and oil - a bit less in the U.S. I suspect. If you don't do it yourself, then add 30 minutes labour. It is an easy oil change to do yourself. Cheers.
@finnmccool684
8 жыл бұрын
Andrew LaCroix Thanks!
@CDLVancouver
8 жыл бұрын
+Finn McCool i use catrol syntec 5w30....can get it on sale for $37 for 5 litres at crappy tire. takes 10 minutes to change. filter is 25 plus 5 for washer and drain bolt. easy peasy
@martinespinosa
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Mr7Poz
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video I have heard the IMS only has 6% failure rate, which is not high. The fear is to naturally find yourself within that 6% which means that everyone is petrified of the IMS.
@henzo7087
9 жыл бұрын
+Seven Positivity Hello What is this IMS problems in this Porsche ?, thank you. I m from center europe and want to buy this in the U.S
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
+Hen zo It is called the intermediate shaft bearing. The crank sprocket has a chain which runs the intermediate shaft sprocket (IMS). That sprocket in turn carries the chains for the heads on either side of the horizontally opposed engine. The IMS spins thanks to a bearing. In a small percentage of cars, that bearing fails while the car is running which ruins the motor. It can be upgraded to a ceramic bearing from LN Engineering, a company in the U.S. Usually people do that upgrade when they are changing the clutch. Some people like to ensure that the 996 they buy has already had the upgrade. If not, they negotiate a reduction in the price to permit them to get it done. There are some videos on youtube which show the replacement. Good luck in your search - Andrew.
@henzo7087
9 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix I thinking about buying damaged Porsche carrera 4s 996 in U.S. How much money i can negotiate if this IMS problem were never done ?. Thank you for answer and for your time
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
+Hen zo I would call an independent shop and get a price to do the upgrade and use that as a starting point for negotiation assuming that is not worked into price already
@henzo7087
9 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix This IMS problem is expensive to fix it in this Porsches ?
@heycanada1587
8 жыл бұрын
Hi great review
@NorthernUtahDashcam
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Andrew. What is the price range for a 2004 996 convertible with 70k miles? In your opinion.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+utah4you Where are you in the U.S.? I wonder whether you could import a car from Canada into the U.S. - U.S. currency is so strong against the CDN dollar right now. My guess is that on the West Coast where I live a tidy MK II (2002 - 2004) 996 runs around 30k (CDN). For example, here is a link to a Vancouver craigslist ad for a car with the same mileage (110 kms is about 67k miles) which is actually imported from the U.S. let me know how it goes. vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/ctd/5272460788.html
@NorthernUtahDashcam
8 жыл бұрын
I am in Utah so not close to Canada :)
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
I'll tell you a story. In 2004 I bought a honda CRV on Ebay which was in Salt Lake City. I flew down one way and drove it back to Vancouver. It was a great trip - about a 14 hour drive I think - so not too bad. Perfect introduction to a new Porsche!
@NorthernUtahDashcam
8 жыл бұрын
Andrew LaCroix That is funny. Back then I lived over in Europe. My family there has Porsche so I am familiar with them but never owned my own.
@paulrose6359
7 жыл бұрын
I have had no problems with my 99/996. I love the way it rides and corners and just don't listen to the "Purist" airheads anymore.
@Namco_
8 жыл бұрын
6 gear manual you are great !
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
there is a really good step by step on pelican parts - replacing vacuum lines is a great idea. Are you on Facebook? I'll send you a message.
@Newtonian_Law
9 жыл бұрын
Cheers for the video!
@e60power1
9 жыл бұрын
i am currently owner of 2 bmws (2008 328 and 2007 550) and i been dying to buy a 996 since i graduated high school. would you say they are more reliable than bmws? thank you for your video
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
e60power Interesting question. I suppose it depends on the BMW. I had an E34 535i and have an E38 740i - both considerably older than your BMW's, but both reliable. My 740i is in its 7th year with me and I have repaired control arms and the heater fan, but other than that it has been solid. On the 996 I have replaced the engine lid strut, the brake light switch and the ignition switch, but those repairs were well within my wheelhouse so the cost was low. I think that the overall reliability of both brands is very good. If reliability is the concern I would not let that stop you. I have been eyeing up the 550i as a possible successor to the 740i - how have you found it?
@e60power1
9 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix thanks for the quick response. i love my 550i, is fast comfortable and sexy. but its a never ending story to keep it without getting codes on the idrive. :( most stuff are easy to fix if you have regular tools and a garage. but parts can be high $. pelicanparts i think thats what is call has diys and decent prices. i belive they might have porsche as well. anyway i love the car but i would not recommended. Or it could be that i am ready to sell it and get a 996 :)
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
e60power Pelican parts sells parts for virtually all Porsches and has great step by step instructions for a pile of different repairs for the car so if you are handy you can do a lot of maintenance and repair yourself. A 996 would take the place of your 328. A bit less cargo space - but you have the 550 for that and for kids (if you have them). I actually transport kids in the 996, go golfing, get groceries etc. in it - it is pretty practical. I don't drive mine in the winter, but lots of people do and they get good traction with the engine hanging over the rear axle, if you put snow tires on them. At a minimum you should go and drive one - you'll find it faster and more nimble than either of the BMW's. I thought my 740i was fast before I got the Porsche. I am pretty sure the 550 has 350 hp or something - but it is a lot heavier, which you notice when driving the Porsche which handles brilliantly. Just get a PPI done before you commit and ideally one with the IMS upgrade. Good luck!
@robertorizzo3159
8 жыл бұрын
Great video, shame for the wind noises and low voice tone
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
I redid the video with better sound - there is a link to the video which is called 996 carrera take 2
@stoianjb
8 жыл бұрын
nice review ,thank you
@CrossWindsPat
9 жыл бұрын
I get people getting mad over electric steering but getting mad over water cooling seems so silly today lol.
@dilshad57
8 жыл бұрын
The LN bearing is less reliable than the original Porsche one & also recommended that it's changed every 40k miles.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+dilshad57 You are the second person to post that comment. Why do you say that the LN bearing is not as reliable as the OEM bearing? Which OEM bearing? They changed - from a double row to a single row. The service intervals are 50,000 miles for the LN single row bearing and 75,000 for double row. In reality, most people think the double row bearing is a lifetime item, but they gave it a service interval for liability reasons.
@dilshad57
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix Hi Andrew. I've read on a couple of forums off people who've fitted the ceramic bearing and it's failed on them (quite early on). LN have always blamed the installer and the installer blame LN. It comes with no engine guarantee and is even stated off LN it has a service life (unlike any versions of the original one fitted by Porsche). Also, pulling a bearing out of the engine in situ can cause more harm than good as it puts strain on other internal components (chain guides, etc.) whilst doing so. The only proper way to replace it is by doing a full engine strip (very costly) and if going down that route, converting it to the much larger one in the later 997. Obviously, this is way beyond most peoples budget, so the best advice I can give is when you have access to the bearing (clutch change, etc.), inspect the bearing for any play and if ok, remove the outer dust shield so the engine oil lubricates it. Hartech in the UK have spent thousands on development of the M96/M97 engines (they originally developed the low temp. thermostat to reduce bore-scoring) and have proved that the engine oil dispersed around the bearing from the sprocket and chains lubricates the bearing sufficiently to prolong it's life. If the bearing is not ok and shows signs of wear, then replace for a similar spec OEM bearing with the dust shields removed (obviously there's still a risk of damaging other engine components but it's the lesser of 2 evils getting the worn bearing replaced. Sorry for the long post but just wanted to explain my logic. There seems to be a lot of ims bearing replacement in the states (looking on rennlist, etc.). In the UK it's not as popular. The biggest issue we see over here is bore scoring on the 3.6 and 3.8 (997) engines.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+dilshad57 There have been some LN failures but gauging reliability from forum posts is pretty tough. There are different iterations of the OEM bearing. The first one was a double row bearing with a failure rate of less than 1 percent. Porsche installed a lower load single row bearing from 2000 to 2005 and that is the higher failure rate bearing. The class action lawsuit states that it has a failure rate of 8%. Porsche moved to a larger more robust single row bearing in the 997 starting in 2005/6. This bearing has a much lower failure rate, but can't be removed without splitting the crank case (unlike the 996 bearing which can be removed simply when the clutch/transmission are out). Replacement of the 2000 - 2005 bearing in the 996 (and 986 Boxster) does not require dismantling the engine and there would be no advantage to doing that. The bearing is seated in a flange at the end of the im shaft and extracting it does not put any stress on chain guides or sprockets. If you look at the Bentley DIY for IMS removal and install you'll see what I mean. If you were to replace an OEM bearing with another OEM bearing it would be silly to reinstall the single row bearing from 2000 - 2005 - that is the bearing with the highest failure rate by far. You would be better off installing an OEM double row bearing (assuming it is available) or the double row ceramic LN bearing which in my opinion is the most reliable option. LN has sold thousands of them (7 - 10,000) and has had a hand full of failures - so a failure rate which is far lower than the OEM single row bearing failure which led to the Eisen class action. Cheers to you in the UK.
@dilshad57
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix I'm fully aware of all the different iterations of the M96/97 ims bearings. To think that damage can not be done to other engine parts removing and refitting a pressed in bearing to the shaft is just foolish. I was only on rennlister's facebook page when someone from Canada quoted - "My mechanics in Toronto say they have seen more failures from IMS "upgrade" kits than they have failures of the original IMS. In fact they say they have only ever seen failures in upgrade kits. Once a car has some decent miles on it and on the premise that it has been well maintained, there should not be an issue.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+dilshad57 "To think that damage can not be done to other engine parts removing and refitting a pressed in bearing to the shaft if just foolish". No, I think that asserting things with no evidence is foolish. There are many dozens of reputable independent Porsche shops who have performed 1000's of IMS upgrades which involves removing the pressed IMS bearing and replacing it. I have read many technical articles from all manner of technicians and engineers and not a single one makes mention of causing damage to the engine by removing an IMS bearing. You have not pointed to a single mechanism which could damage anything nor have you pointed to a single technical article which says that someone had their engine damaged from the rather simple process of removing the IMS bearing. I can't find any evidence that what you say is true. It does not seem likely given what is required to remove that bearing, which can be removed with the removal tool by applying relatively inconsequential force with a couple of small box end wrenches (not exactly like removing a wheel bearing). I can't lend your reading a post of a guy who talked to a guy who said that he only saw upgrade failures as being evidence of anything. Again, there are lots of good technical articles written on this. None of them support your theory, which is that the only problems really occur in the aftermarket bearing. Presumably the reason that Porsche settled a class action was because there is some truth to the data adduced that said that there was an 8% failure rate of the single row bearing. There is no similar evidence regarding the LN bearing - in fact it is the opposite. Look at the Pelican Parts IMS replacement article - it is a good, non-biased description of the alternatives for IMS replacement. It describes the LN ceramic dual row bearing as the toughest, most robust bearing you can replace your IMS with. There is ONE thing I agree with you about - that is that most people should not worry too much about the issue - maintain your car, drive it and enjoy it. You will probably be fine.
@essel23fly
6 жыл бұрын
I’m eyeing a 2002 996 that looks brand new only 49k miles. Guessing it will need new ims since it hasn’t been used much. Should I get it??
@Firosche
8 жыл бұрын
L&N Engineering bearings are failing. there is a new flat bearing that is better than L&N's bearing.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+SpudThumper What I have read is that LN has 8 - 10,000 bearings in cars, with very few failures. If that is so, then I don't think it is accurate to say that they "are failing". The single row bearing that is in my car has a 50,000 mile recommended change. I think that if you install an LN Engineering bearing and change it when you do the clutch changes you are going to be in pretty good shape. You may have some different information on LN failures - do you know where that comes from?
@Army4Runner
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I've been considering purchasing a 996 for some time, and I appreciate your comments on owning one. Out of curiosity, do you perform the majority of maintenance yourself? Or, do you utilize the independent shop you mentioned? What would you say is your overall "cost of ownership" for the period of time you have owned the car? Thank you again.
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
Army4Runner Hi there. When I bought the car, I had the heating element in the driver's seat done by Porsche ($450). The car has individual ignition coils and one of them had to be replaced, which I had done at an independent shop ($200). I changed the oil myself this year and haven't had any other issues with the car. Because the car is low miles and had the clutch, IMS and water pump done, I don't expect to spend much by way of large repairs. There are a lot of online resources and Bentley publishes a good shop manual so if you are mechanically inclined, you can tackle a lot of things yourself. Certainly routine maintenance is doable yourself (oil and filter changes). The engine is identical to the 986 boxster engine and there is a good KZitem video series where the poster does a complete rebuild - that is a good way to get familiar with the engine layout in terms of timing chain set up, tensioners, how the head is set up and so on. A company called Durametric makes a diagnostic tool so that you can read codes if they come up. Pelican Parts is a good resource which posts step by step repairs with photos for various things and Rennlist is a good forum as well. All in all I would say that if you get one which is well cared for, your costs should be manageable and particularly if you can tackle some of the maintenance yourself. They are not finicky cars.
@Army4Runner
9 жыл бұрын
Andrew LaCroix Thank you for your reply. I do consider myself somewhat mechanically inclined as I've had my fair share of sports cars in the past, some finicky and some less so. However, I have never ventured into the Porsche realm when tinkering on vehicles. The closest thing was probably my old BMW E36 M3, which received many maintenance parts from Pelican Parts. Regardless, I certainly would not be able to do a complete engine rebuild on my own or be able to afford to have a shop rebuild an engine. I was doing some searching over at Rennlist regarding the cost of a new engine. No surprises. A premium car demands a premium in repairs and service. Thanks again!
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
Army4Runner I am in the same boat - I can do some things, but a rebuild? No. The good news is that it is very unlikely you would ever need a rebuild. Good luck and enjoy!
@profuse007
8 жыл бұрын
LN engineering bearing claims a better product then OEM but it hasn't been proven. The failure rate of IMSB is low. I would recommend OEM bearing over LN Engineering though. However those engines are terrible design which is why Porsche redesign it completely. The new ones 2009+ engines just drive the cams directly w/o intermediate shaft drive.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+profuse007 A couple of things - first, Porsche changed to a single row bearing in around 2000/2001 and the single row bearing had a lower load capacity than the double row bearing which preceded it (in the 98, 99 996). The failure rate of the double row bearing was much lower (the class action information says 1% for the double row bearing, 8% for the single row bearing). Of the LN bearings installed (7 - 10,000) there have been only a handful of failures. So far, the failure rate appears to be much lower than 1%, so the evidence does suggest that the LN bearing is superior - certainly to the single row, and probably the double row OEM as well. You are right about the design, sort of. The design itself is fine in concept (the intermediate shaft driving the cams puts lower stress on the chains - the same design as in the air cooled engines) but the engine case was not designed to direct lubricate the bearing on the flywheel side (i.e. permit use of a plain bearing). The bearing on the other side of the engine case has zero failures because it is a plain bearing, same as the bearings on connecting rods, for example, which never fail. The design problem isn't the intermediate shaft, but the failure to make the bearing failure proof (would have been better to redesign the engine case and have plain bearings on both sides). The fact that Porsche installed a single row ball bearing which was not robust enough to support the load over the long term (or which was subject to failure under certain loan or lubrication conditions) was a substantial mistake.
@profuse007
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix like you, many people think air-cooled vs water-cooled is the same in both design and practical sense, but they're not. It's a completely a different machine from both engineering and application standpoints. Another word, water cool technology on those engines are a major change for Porsche, it's another milestone for Porsche. The reason I recommend to go with OEM IMSB is bc, like you pointed the stats, OEM is a proven bearing, much more proven than LN Egr bearings - no body can argue with that. However, using OEM bearing and change it according to LN Egr's recommendation
@s0caltrukker
7 жыл бұрын
You can afford a 911, but you can't afford a decent mic.
@andrewlacroix3565
7 жыл бұрын
Yes sorry the sound is terrible. I redid the video with a mic with better results. kzitem.info/news/bejne/lp6DzWeOi4mEbIo
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
For a proper track which is accessible from Vancouver check out this facility in Washington: ridgemotorsportspark.com Also, this facility is coming on line next year where I live (in the Cowichan Valley) although I suspect membership will be $$$
@jackjoseph2762
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix What is the company that makes the replacement IMS shaft bearing? I have a '99 Carrera and it runs great, but I want to have one less worry. Thanks for the video.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
LN Engineering is the company which makes the bearing. I attach the Pelican Parts link for the repair/upgrade which can be done at the same time as the clutch. Good luck! www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Porsche-996-997-Carrera/14-ENGINE-IMS_Bearing/14-ENGINE-IMS_Bearing.htm
@jackjoseph2762
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix Thanks for the info and prompt response!
@trentonamays
7 жыл бұрын
Great video, with the 996 mark 2 do they still have the IMS bearing issue as the mark 1s?
@andrewlacroix3565
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Trenton. Porsche switched from a dual row IMS bearing to a single row bearing in the Mark II 996 - so yes it is still a potential issue. There was a class action against Porsche over the issue and anecdotal evidence suggests that the later bearings had a higher failure rate. The IMS ball bearing stayed in the engine until 2009, although they made it more robust in the 997 so failures are apparently very rare. You can't change the IMS in a 997 though (without cracking the crankcase in two). Good luck!
@rumrnr78
3 жыл бұрын
The lawsuit is for 996 years starting in 2001.
@heycanada1587
8 жыл бұрын
Do u think 2007 Porsche 911 rear wheel drive is good for snow? I mean is it driveable
@mikec1096
8 жыл бұрын
if you consider jeeps , 4wd trucks and cars with high ground clearance and big tire treads that are "good" in the snow, then no the 911's are not good in the snow. there aren't any good sports cars that are good in the snow. the only car I can think of that would be "good" in the snow is the subaru outback as it has 4wd with high ground clearance. Of course you can always try any car in the snow as it's perfectly legal to drive even a stupidly lowered honda or similar in any such weather. if you care about your car and can afford to drive something else in the winter then do so as the winter snow, salt and wet will cause big corrosion. if you can't afford to drive something else if you live in a poor weather area such as canada I would say to not own the porsche. if you can afford something else ,but you do not care about your car then do what you want and youll be able to drive the porsche once they clear the roads with plow truck and salt.
@dandyslife
7 жыл бұрын
thx.....nice.....but how about the cylinder-liners (the lokasil-coating) ! and this failure problem :/ greetz from germany
@andrewlacroix3565
7 жыл бұрын
Guten tag, wie gehts? I know that the cylinder liners are less robust than the nickasil cylinders that they used in the 964 and the mezger - although I am not sure how prevalent issues are (not very I don't think). If you have more information on it by all means share, danke.
@dandyslife
7 жыл бұрын
Hallo Andrew, thx for answering. So Im standing in front of decision for a C4 year 2000 with 110 km in actually top conditions, with every service done by PORSCHE ZURICH. Read a lot ....the german forums are big. Experts say, thats only a question of time that - especially the 6. of the cylinder-liners has a problem.... not enough lubrication or the resolution of the lining. And certainly it would be fine to invest in IMS/RMS things and drive. But if theres a piston seizure soon, and in the end i would have spent the same money like bying immediately a 997 after 2008, that would be not nice :´ sure....it´s a black box ( a company in germany is specialized to change old to new steel cylinder liners. costs round about 12.500,- Euro. here is a lot of information: www.theimann-motorengmbh.de/motor-probleme/ So thx for sharing your story and lets stay in touch :D I´ll tell you if I did it XD Viele Grüße, Malte
@andrewlacroix3565
7 жыл бұрын
I think you have to take articles like that with a grain of salt. The reason is that when you ask a mechanic who specializes in 996 they will have seen lots of failures, so they develop an inherent bias (which they will admit). I think that the 99's are the most susceptible but total engine failure outside of the IMS issue is pretty rare - most 996 owners have good luck and drive their cars hard - and there are plenty of high miles intact examples out there. Good luck!
@dandyslife
7 жыл бұрын
yes....certainly thats true. However, they have already revised 750 engines :/ THX for your advice and good luck to you, too. will make my decision after easter.....and will tell you =) so happy easter from lake of constance
@dandyslife
7 жыл бұрын
btw. there are 997 owners (year 2007 - with the same old motortechnique) with brush marks / corrugations / rills in the cylinder after only 30.000 km. Seems to be normal :? I ask myself at which point these status is ready for piston seizure. maby you know more :?
@heycanada1587
8 жыл бұрын
Since in Canada it snows a lot and I was thinking of getting a 911 but idk really know if I can use it as a daily car Can u please help me with that?
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+hey canada Porsches are really designed to be practical daily drivers which double as high performance cars. I live on the west coast so don't deal with snow much. You can get a carrera 4 which or a C4s, or a 996 turbo, all of which are all wheel drive and would be terrific in snow. The carrera with snow tires is good in snow because the engine is pressing down on the drive wheels, giving it lots of traction. In terms of being a daily driver, it has usable trunk space, is comfortable, has good visibility, air conditioning etc. The back seats are pretty much only usable for kids or tiny adults. If you have to drive in a lot of traffic, then a manual might be a bit tiring. When I drive in the city and anticipate a lot of traffic, I bring my BMW with an automatic transmission because stop and go traffic with a manual isn't a ton of fun. In that case, if you wanted a P car as a daily driver, I might get the tiptronic version.
@1anre
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix your automatic BMW us an E39 530i ? I wanted to buy a 330ci E46 too but have been looking for a manual as all the ones I've been seeing are autos. I want to daily drive it & sit in a bit of traffic 2-3hrs daily. But don't really mind as I heard that's the best way to enjoy a BMW
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Lanre Oladejo Lanre my BMW is an E38 740i, automatic. I have to commute in traffic when I work out of town, which I do from time to time. I don't like driving the Porsche in bumper to bumper traffic because dealing with the clutch is a bit tiresome. I suspect that if you get a manual and have to drive it in stop and go traffic you may be wishing for an automatic. I think the E46 330ci is a nice choice. The BMW straight six is refined and reliable and BMW's are great to drive. I put the Porsche as a step on in terms of a sports car, but really enjoy the 740i which has been a great car for me for about 7 years.
@Matt-ft2nz
4 жыл бұрын
Ways to quiet , can't hear anything .
@QuintonTV
8 жыл бұрын
Hey, could u make more vids of this car?
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Quinton TV Hi there. I have made one more (there is a link pop up I think) which is just a driver POV video of the car. I am going to make a video relating to maintenance history and some of the things I am doing to the car in the off season (now) including getting the starter fixed. Do you have any specific requests? Cheers.
@QuintonTV
8 жыл бұрын
Andrew LaCroix Would be cool to see some exterior driving shots. Also what are problems have you encountered since owning this car? Considering trading in my 2004 s2000 for either a 996 Carrera or 987 Cayman.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
S2000 is a cool car. Drive the cayman and the Carrera. The Carrera is faster (you will notice), slightly heavier. Both are a riot. The Carrera is faster than the Honda as well - you'll get a sense of it when you drive it. I have had little issues to deal with - the ignition switch, one ignition coil and the rear trunk lid strut. The bendix gear on the starter was sticking so I just pulled that out to get it cleaned up - nothing major and I do my own work when time permits. I would say budget for 1000 a year on maintenance, although I have spent a lot less than that so far (2 years). More videos to come - cheers and let me know how you get on.
@Only1English
8 жыл бұрын
Excuse me. What did you say the wind blocked you?
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Only1English Sorry about that - the video is from an iPhone and it was a windy day. Was there a specific bit you missed or do you have a question? Cheers.
@Only1English
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew LaCroix It's ok my friend no need to be sorry I was hoping to get some great info. I am buying a 1999 Porsche 996 this week and I am so worried about buying a problem. I am not familiar with these cars at all as this one would be my first Porsche. It has 69k and is in excellent triple black garaged all it's life however I am worried if there is any things I should be I=on the lookout for as I am buying it site unseen. I am sending a bank transfer and the Porsche is being shipped to me. The guy sounds honest and by his profile and the pictures seems honest but you never know..Thank you very much
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes. I bought mine in a similar way. I got the service history first and got a PPI, then went and picked it up. If the IMS bearing is not done on the car then do the upgrade when it is time to change the clutch. Other than that, just fix things as they come up and keep it oil serviced and you will probably be fine. Mine has been good for 2 years, save for a couple of minor things. I look forward to getting your impressions of the car. I have a feeling you will love it.
@williamstewart6516
7 жыл бұрын
I can't hear you!
@CarFanatic
9 жыл бұрын
Nice review Andrew. Check out my channel. I have a similar video, but for my 997.2. I agree that the 996 is a beautiful car despite the headlight criticism. It still has the shape and lovely hips.
@Clesarie
8 жыл бұрын
Maybe I'm a douche for even clicking on this video knowing I'm not a 996 and just wanting to leave this comment but, why get a 996 unless its a turbo or a ruf variant? The 997 or a caymen is just a vastly better car.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Clesarie I don't think your opinion makes you a douche. The reason I bought a 996 carrera vs. a 997 or a 996 Turbo is primarily price, but that doesn't mean I don't love the 996 Carrera - I do. A 996 turbo in good knick is worth between 50 and 60k in my neck of the woods, whereas a 996 (non-turbo) is worth 25 to 30k. Same for 997 - they start at about 45k and go up. One of the issues with a 997 is that the IMS bearing in it (which has a very low failure rate) can't be changed without taking the block apart. Other than that, it has more power and a more contemporary interior in terms of aesthetics. No interest in a RUF variant, too Miami Vice for me, but that is just personal taste. The Cayman (which is a Boxster with a roof) is not vastly superior, or even superior, to a 996, until much later in the product line, when its outputs increased sufficiently. It is designed to be inferior to its contemporary 911 and it wasn't until 2012 (I think) that the Cayman caught up to the 2002 996 in terms of output. If you were to test a Cayman S against a 991 Carrera S (I have driven both, around a track) the 991 S would trounce the Cayman. That is by design (Porsche doesn't want to give people more performance from a less expensive model). Also, the Cayman is a two seater, and I actually get to transport kids in the 911 (another selling feature for potentially adversarial spouses :) I have also driven a Boxster S which is the same year as my 996 and, while it is a great car, is noticeably down on power and slower. In terms of actual 996 performance (non-turbo) it is excellent and a ton of fun. I don't know many drivers skilled enough to drive it anywhere near its limits on windy roads (including myself). When the budget allows, I will probably upgrade to a 996 turbo, but for now am pleased as punch with my humble 996 Carrera. Go and give one a good thrashing - you might change your mind! Cheers.
@Clesarie
8 жыл бұрын
I like the 996 when it works. I just don't like the fact its such a problematic car. Also around my neck of the woods in the states you can get early model 997 now for around mid 30's and the 996 has started to turn around and rise again in price into the high 20's some things like a 4s are over 30 again. So theres a very small bridge in pricing and I'd think a early year 997 is a more economical choice in the long run.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Clesarie I think if there were a 5k difference between the 996 and 997 I would have got the 997. My 996 has not been problematic so far (touch wood) so hopefully that will continue! Happy driving.
@cabincreek1692
8 жыл бұрын
I can't hear you. Redo the video with better audio. I'd love to hear what you have to say about your car.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Cabin Creek Is it a volume issue or is the f'ing wind noises (or both)?
@cabincreek1692
8 жыл бұрын
For me its a volume thing. Others complained about the wind. A clip on mike would be perfect - otherwise move the camera closer to you. Also - if you created the movie on iMovie you might be able to raise the volume a bit and decrease the background noise.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
I am planning to do another take. I have got a plan to record sound on iPhone and do the video with a second iPhone and marry the two on iMovie (assuming I can figure it out - I am a novice using that program). Thanks for the feedback (no pun intended). Andrew
@cabincreek1692
8 жыл бұрын
iMovie is a breeze. I learned how to do it by signing up for a class on Lynda.com Please let me know when the new movie goes up so I can watch it. Thanks.
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Cabin Creek kzitem.info/news/bejne/lp6DzWeOi4mEbIo here is link to new version with better sound. I recorded my voice with a second iPhone in my pocket and then used that sound track. Seems to be better tell me what you think.
@67andyb
4 жыл бұрын
Do you still own your Porsche 996?
@andrewlacroix3565
4 жыл бұрын
No sadly, sold it after four years (for more than I paid for it). Thinking of getting another one though....
@67andyb
4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewlacroix3565 Me too, looking at buying one again before the price goes through the roof.
@andrewlacroix3565
4 жыл бұрын
@@67andyb cool. let me know if you pick one up. cheers.
@Matt-ft2nz
4 жыл бұрын
cannot hear one word
@carllutes6504
5 жыл бұрын
Great video if you wanna watch a guys mouth move with no sound coming out.
@enriquecastillo7795
5 жыл бұрын
Louis CK?
@TheJamaicanMEmad
8 жыл бұрын
Eyyy lmao
@christianf8347
9 жыл бұрын
Putain, mais il n'y a que des amerloques pour parler de ces fabuleuses voitures ???
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
+christian F Alors mais je suis Canadien! Ou est-ce-que vous habitez Christian?
@christianf8347
9 жыл бұрын
Bonjour à vous. Veuillez excuser mon propos un peu "sectaire " mais entendre parler en anglais de "mes Porsche" alors que n'y entend rien m’ agacait. J’habite pour l'instant dans le sud de la France, dans le Lubéron, mais la retraite arrive et je vais remonter dans ma Bourgogne natale à la fin de cette année. Il y a un an,J’ai cassé la tirelire et je me suis offert une 996 C4 cabriolet. Une 3,6 l .
@andrewlacroix3565
9 жыл бұрын
+christian F C'est vraiment une belle voiture, felicitations. Excusez mon français - il n'est pas pas très bon. J'ai visite la France il y'a plusieurs années avec une copine and c'était merveilleux. Je veux venir encore avec ma famille - mes enfants sons dans une programme d'immersion francaise et dans une ou deux années vont pouvoir parler bien. J'habite en la Colombie-Britannique ou il n'y a pas beaucoup des gens qui parlent le français malheureusement. Je veux fair un echange de maison avec une famille francaise. Si vous voulez vous pouvez écrire a moi a andrewglacroix@yahoo.com pour me donner des photos do votre belle voiture! Salut!
@gregorythomas3453
8 жыл бұрын
Huh?
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Gregory Thomas Try this: kzitem.info/news/bejne/lp6DzWeOi4mEbIo
@joshuawakeley217
8 жыл бұрын
what kind of twit revs their engine 2 seconds after start up?
@andrewlacroix3565
8 жыл бұрын
+Joshua Wakeley 10 seconds, but who's counting. You win the first troll prize - I am surprised it took this long. What kind of twit thinks it takes longer than 10 seconds for the oil pump to lubricate the M96 engine and what kind of twit thinks you could damage the M96 engine by revving it to 4500 RPM? Aside from you, I am not sure.
@dg7438
7 жыл бұрын
I vant von
@mfkliegenschaften5420
7 жыл бұрын
Read you 1/5. And plse get some cool clothes , not this Lada style. After all your pronounciation of Porsche is correct unlike many others.
@andrewlacroix3565
7 жыл бұрын
Perhaps I will do a bit of shopping Berlin this week. Europeans are by and large far more stylish, for more of the time. Cheers.
@mfkliegenschaften5420
7 жыл бұрын
Andrew LaCroix lol. good man. matching nunbers , matching look. in this regard i disagree with Jay Leno's jeans style. Maybe 'True Religion' stuff is an option. lol. have fun in Berlin.
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