Living with a 2009 Porsche 911 (997.2) Carrera S / Reliability and maintenance cost

On this video, the owner explains the joy of owning a 911. It’s different from all the American V8s he is used to. Watch the video to hear the guy fall in with a flat 6 engine.
#jionidrive #porsche911 #997.2 #porsche997

[@jahblessin3996]

That cold start is just lovely

[@essel23fly]

You shouldn't be spending more than around 220 bucks for a 997 oil change. It's the easiest oil change you can do. Find an independent Porsche mechanic in your area. I've got a 997.1 and I started saving a lot of money on maintenance once I avoided the high end Porsche mechanics, it's a waste especially for the older models.

[@netu3493]

why would you not do it yourself?

[@JioniDrive]

@netu3493 I believe the owner wanted the first check up to be from the dealership. The car came with no documents. No service history.

[@JioniDrive]

@essel23fly, The owner is new to Porsche. He is a Corvette guy. But I’m pretty sure he will find some ways or people to maintain it for less.

[@wrxpilot]

I understand wanting to be conservative and having a professional work on the car, but I have a 997.2S as well and it is absolutely the easiest car I’ve ever done an oil change on. Head over to Rennlist and the 997 forum. Tons of excellent articles for 997 maintenance. Just this year I’ve changed the oil, air filters, hood struts, and cleaned out the radiators (by removing the front bumper). Overall this is a very easy car to work on. Good video, I enjoyed it!

[@JioniDrive]

@wrxpilot, I think the owner will get his hands dirty soon. He has already changed the exhaust. I think he just wanted the dealer to give him a clean bill of health. Thank you for watching! I’m glad you found the video enjoyable.

[@CarYenta]

5:40 it does not have a dry sump. The GT3 and Turbos do, but the Carrera engines have an "integrated dry sump" which is Porsche's way of making you think it has a separate oil reservoir, but it doesn't, just a multi-pickup baffled oil pan to help with high-G cornering. Only one drain plug, no reservoir to drain.

[@JioniDrive]

@CarYenta, thanks for the info.

[@DuckSticks]

I do a full Liqui Moly oil change with OEM filter and new magnetic drain plug for $150. That’s significantly less. It’s 7.5 liters.

[@DuckSticks]

@lewislevits1193 I’ve only had the car for 6 months and I’ve put less than 3,000 miles on it.

[@dedwardmalick]

Nice car. Enjoy

[@pecks33331]

Great video. I have a 2009, Carrera, PDK, all similar items.

[@JioniDrive]

@pecks33331, it’s a great car. I had a great time filming it. Keep enjoying yours and thanks for watching.

[@pecks33331]

Great video.

[@JioniDrive]

Thanks for the visit

[@rezhaadriantanuharja3389]

Beautiful car, that backside always does it for me

[@bongajewelmsimang5337]

the backtrack music is extremely loud competes with your voice makes the video hard to watch!

[@JioniDrive]

@bongajewelmsimang5337, thanks for the feedback. When I was editing, it sounded ok but it’s a lesson learned. I appreciate your time and feedback.

[@beer77monster]

Don’t watch then…

[@oliveroconnor9261]

boo hoo wah wah

[@Marlon115]

Yeah agreed, the background was too loud, making it difficult to hear your narration. Great video, though!!

[@robinsongalaxie500]

Your instruments have been either ordered in black or modded. S instruments are white. ( look black at night!) I have exact same 2009 Carrera S

[@robinsongalaxie500]

Btw….I much prefer your black look instruments/gauges - might have to do the same to mine!

[@ChristianStout]

Are brakes/rotors something that can be cheaper if you get the VW-equivalent part (as is the case with Audis) or are they Porsche-specific?

[@joshheinz5328]

To my knowledge, there aren't many parts that interchange between Porsche and the rest of the VW group, at least from their sports cars. I looked around, and found a couple of aftermarket rotors that were cheaper, but also weren't the exact same size. 997.2S front rotors are 330mm x 34mm, and the ones i saw were only 28mm. Would it matter? Probably not, but YMMV.

[@roiemesilati]

Can you name the exhaust you have? Exactly what parts Sounds awesome.

[@JioniDrive]

@roiemesilati, it’s a Fabspeed X-Pipe exhaust.

[@tokesa2753]

I love my 09 997.2 carrera with almost 80k miles. I just replaced my brakes/rotors $2,000, PDK oil change $1,200, and want to get new coilovers although I want to keep my PASM. For mods I have Tubi exhaust, BMC filters, and am waiting for a evomis tune. Next upgrades for me will be headers, coils/springs. I wish my car had the chrono package although I have sport,sport+,pasm, edc

[@JioniDrive]

@tokesa2753, exhaust and a tune will wake the car up a little. It’s already a fun car. Good luck with the mods and keep enjoying the ride!

[@Camille-LG]

You can keep PASM will Bilstein B16 (plug and play)

[@Buffman53]

Cal City, we are close. Are you a Cal Inland PCA member?

[@joshheinz5328]

Not yet, though I plan to be soon!

[@johnnykhammanh4304]

Is this in Victorville?

[@JioniDrive]

@johnnykhammanh4304, it was around California City. Not sure if we made it all the way to Victorville.

[@johnnykhammanh4304]

Kool 👍Awsome car and video btw keep it up 💯🔥🙏🙌

[@mikesav9]

997.2 cars are most desirable and rare in 6 speed manual. I believe only 20% of cars from 2009 to 2012 came in a manual transmission.

[@bapi1129]

PDK is brilliant

[@mikesav9]

@@bapi1129 If that's your cup of tea, sure.

[@N911GT2]

That's because manuals suck and the PDK brings out the best in this car.

[@tymotorcycle]

I bought my 997.2 with a PDK since the manual was $10k more where I live in the PNW. Happy with the PDK.

[@mikesav9]

@@tymotorcycle Amazing car, excellent choice. Enjoy!

[@Soh90]

Maintenance cost is is line with basically every luxury brand and even some more mainstream brands.

[@paulpellico3797]

first generation DI and carbon build-up usually scare me.....

[@JioniDrive]

@paulpellico3797, first Gen are always a little scary. Especially when it comes to a 911. But they are fun machines.

[@BrianJohnson-kh7mg]

that hasnt been shown to be a major issue.

[@paulpellico3797]

@@BrianJohnson-kh7mg then this will/would have been THE FIRST new generation DI that carbon buildup was NOT an issue.