The background is that I currently have a 986, which has developed a loud ticking or knocking / suspected bore score. I need to get rid as I don’t have the time or money to dive deep into the engine.
Since I am looking to sell this, I am thinking of stepping up to a 911 (added benefit of 2 rear seats as I have 2 kids!).
In terms of budget I am comfortable around 997 money, rather than 991…
Though given I have had my fingers burnt with bore score, I am needless to say a little concerned about going down the 997 route.
My questions are therefore:
- if I get a low mile 997 (say 35-65k miles) pre inspected by a specialist, including bore scoped, how much protection and comfort should that really give me?
- should I think about bore scoping annually, at the same time as servicing? Does anyone else do that?
- should I just wait and save up some more and try and get into a 991, which I understand doesn’t have the same risks?
I cannot be the first worried about this, and trying to work out what to do… so any help from the forum would be really appreciated.
Many thanks
Mark
Since I am looking to sell this, I am thinking of stepping up to a 911 (added benefit of 2 rear seats as I have 2 kids!).
In terms of budget I am comfortable around 997 money, rather than 991…
Though given I have had my fingers burnt with bore score, I am needless to say a little concerned about going down the 997 route.
My questions are therefore:
- if I get a low mile 997 (say 35-65k miles) pre inspected by a specialist, including bore scoped, how much protection and comfort should that really give me?
- should I think about bore scoping annually, at the same time as servicing? Does anyone else do that?
- should I just wait and save up some more and try and get into a 991, which I understand doesn’t have the same risks?
I cannot be the first worried about this, and trying to work out what to do… so any help from the forum would be really appreciated.
Many thanks
Mark