🚨WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY A PORSCHE 997 911 OR 987 CAYMAN/BOXSTER🚨 COMMON FAULTS & PRE-PURCHASE ADVICE

[@topboxing4764]

They're watching and commenting; not sure why they're not liking. Bravo!!

[@KontoVonMir]

A little bit of additional info: bore scoring tends to start at the bottom of the cylinder. Just sticking a bore scope into the spark plug hole will not show how the bottom half of the cylinder wall looks like. You have to drop the oil pan and check the walls from the inside while the piston is at TDC

[@surfineziswhereyourmousego5672]

I have a 2007 Porsche 987 Cayman S with currently 407,000 mile on the odo...Purchased from Brumos with 42k on the odo. Original engine, NO IMS issues... Headers, GT3 Manifold, Flashed the chip 365BHP... Bilstein R 9 shocks, Machined short throw shifter, light weight flywheel... This car is ALL of THAT! The magic of changing the oil and filter with Mobil ONE or other Full Synthetic every 5-6,000 miles is the ticket... It's a "sleeper" for the street... 0-60 about 4 flat... So do not hesitate to buy a pre-owned 987 even with 100k on it... Really so long as the records are good... You'll have minimal issues... Fuel oil separator, coolant flush annually... New sport clutch at 350k. GREAT CAR! Kind of rare as most are turned into race cars...

[@TWHISPERER]

This is the most awesome review/knowledge video that i have ever seen. Damn, you know your stuff! Definite Thumbs Up.

[@mashimaro2626]

Nice to see a female Porsche enthusiast...also from a beginner's view point which I appreciate. Awesome job!!! Can't wait to see more videos or to even look at some old ones. Keep them coming...

[@petewest3289]

I'm a 997.1 owner. I've been lucky that it's been rock solid. Incredible car, incredible value. Very informative video. Anyone looking at a 997.1 should check it out. Nicely done!

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

A fantastic and informative guide. Made me think I’ll stick with my Evora for now

[@jonathanl2748]

Here in the US, it’s getting tough to find a 997 with manual gearbox. It seems like PDK is the norm. Great video!

[@EthanFromLondon]

Amazing video. Great presentation skills and I love the passion and knowledge coming from a girl about cars! Hats off to you

[@tedjohnson64]

Very impressive presentation, subscribed!

[@jf9601]

I’m literally on the train watching this video for the 3rd time as I’m going to view a 997.1. You’ll be the wise owl on my shoulder guiding me 😊

[@simonjohnson2103]

I'm just about to buy a 997 so this video was very useful, thanks!

[@dougwhaley1169]

I have a 997 Gen 2 GTS and learned several things from this. Well done!

[@huwjass80]

I like smiling lol!! 😁 Brilliant video 🙌🏻 I know of a 996 soft top for sale, needs a bit of tlc but it's nice 👌🏻

[@yomama5785]

Great video, well done. Subscribed, looking forward to the next one and boxster update.

[@DavidJackson-zc4eq]

Best 997 gen 1 video I've seen, common sense and pragmatism throughout, thank you 😃

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Thanks David 🙏🏼 hopefully something useful in there for everyone! Merry Christmas and happy new year 🤙

[@DavidJackson-zc4eq]

@@projectmoneypits5204 and to you too, hoping to get on the 997 bandwagon in the new year, fingers crossed 🤞 stay safe 😁

[@Macca5]

Excellent review, I’ve subscribed ! It’s a pity that I’ve had to watch a lot of shite before finding you. I think I’m in love 🥰

[@Gnrnrvids]

Great video on these cars. My 987 dropped the oil out of the gearbox yesterday..... i think I have caught it before any major damage, but will have to wait and see. Definitely one bearing is gone as I heard that making noise. Got to my destination and noticed a few oil spots and had a look under the car. Whole underside was wet with oil and dripping. One tow truck later I have the car back at home.

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

One of the best "PPI" vids I've seen on 997, or really, any used Porsche. And I've seen an ass-ton of them.

[@garysimpson3900]

Really enjoyed this article & your helpful tips. Had a 986 Boxster from new 2001-04 then 997 Gen 1 from new 11/2004- 9/2016. Both were used as weekend/occasional use cars so know exactly what you mean about rust on the inner face of brakes. Likewise the awful design of the front intakes allowing damage to the condensers which still persist on the 992. Why is it only the GT cars that have mesh guards as standard. Sadly my 997 being an early car had the carry over IMS from the 996 engine. With only doing about 4.5k miles a year I always had that nagging worry about sudden catastrophic engine failure. They say if the IMS hasn't failed by 60k its probably never going to.

[@dj-markhartley3961]

Thanks for doing this review /video. It's huge help for anyone who is looking to buy a porsche 987 /911.

[@focus550]

With a spring tap it with something metallic (a spanner, or something). You'll hear it ring out if it is fine, and no ring/a dull thud sound if it is cracked.

[@MotorDynasty]

My 997 had an engine mount failure 2 days ago :( such a sorry sight to see the drivers side of the engine hanging down so low, hoping the damage to other components is minimal, it occured during hard acceleration on a damp surface and the wheel hopped, not sure if this is common amongst 911s...when it wheel hops, the sound is quite scary. A point to be noted to anyone looking to buy a 997...get those engine mounts replaced, or check when they were last changed.

[@MrSydoo]

Wow! The single BEST video I have seen, so many doom bringers and nay sayers, this was really balanced, informative and super helpful - thank you!

[@boredalchemist]

I got a 987.2 cayman S only issues I have had in the 7 years of ownership are Brake pump breaking ( very rare issue) Window regulator breaking ( common issue) Leaking boots ( common issue)

[@MrCharliedodge]

On my Boxster the front hood release solenoid failed in a really strange way. You could open the hood in the morning. If you drove the car for a while the solenoid would get heat soaked and no longer activate. You could pull the switch all day. Press the release on the key and nothing would happen. I discovered that letting the car sit over night would allow the solenoid to cool and you could open the frunk again. There is a mechanical release cable in a wheel well. Or there should be. Mine was missing. Nothing the generous application of cash can't fix.

[@marvinsamuels1237]

Great video, very informative and well presented 👍🏾

[@garrymartin3804]

Ha ha watched this then a week later helped me diagnose the starter motor screech of death thanks good video 👍

[@davidcousins3938]

Honestly so impressed, I think this is the best review I have ever seen. Well DONE !

[@richfixescars]

Excellent buyers guide, Zunsport is a good preventative measure.

[@andrewsproson641]

I was impressed with this ladies knowledge and it all made perfect sense.Very useful and no bull.

[@timequarterly]

First! Great to see you're blessing us w another video 👏

[@projectmoneypits5204]

😁 Thesedays, if I upload a video within 6 months of the last one...I’m pretty proud of myself 🤣

[@PORKYBLINDERS]

Old Kol looking dapper as ever 🤣 thanks, helpful insight to help me along the way into ownership!

[@johnwh1039]

Re Bore Scoring, if a seller is awkward about you having a boroscope check its probably because he/she is hiding something. A boroscope isn't conclusive as the initial scoring is just as like likely to start at the bottom of the bore so may be obscured by the piston. And when you have bought a car a) dont rev hard when cold b) dont rev hard when very hot (ie dont do the traffic light grands prix after standing still for a couple of minutes c) dont labour the engine & rely on low down torque, keep the revs up a bit to give the engine some oil supply d) drive the car, gently, as soon as started -dont leave at idle for ages on the drive with cold oil

[@RobertSmith-bh5cv]

Top shelf video. Yeah, about as good as it gets, really. I'm in the market for a 987 and this information is invaluable. Thank you!

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Appreciate the feedback and really glad this video looks to be helping a lot of people, all I wanted from it 😊

[@justkol]

I'm not looking to buy a 997. Nor am I interested in them. But I sure feel like a happier man having just been introduced to ZunSport. Might buy a radiator guard... for other reasons.

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Thank you for being the unpaid actor 😁 I will help you fit radiator guard...it’s super simple, but then you are as well so here to help 🤣

[@Jasonr2803]

Great video! First time watching your videos. I had to subscribe. Looking forward to more.

[@keithjackson4985]

This is a very good video. I've toyed with the idea of buying a 911? I haven't jumped yet but the black C4S, looks gorgeous! Also, this girl is going to twin turbo her Cayman? I like her!

[@mutley748916]

Really good advice, I have a 2007 911 C4S and thought I recognised you, I also have a 2017 Superduke R. Cheers

[@ianhortonplant]

This is the best buyer's checklist I've seen for a Porsche. I bought a 987 Boxster S a few months ago and wish I had this video to guide me. No problems with my car but this video was excellent.

[@713vinh]

997 are the best bargain 911 at the moment and you definitely know your Porsche. Keep up the great work!

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Thanks Vincent 🙌 more to come, including probably one of my favourite videos I’ve done so far with my cayman 😎

[@fraktul]

Great video as always. Give us Cayman updates!!! 😂

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Editing as we speak 😊 thanks man 👊

[@darrenwood8561]

Thank you - has helped me along with my pending boxster purchase

[@chrislund5182]

I will repeat what the other viewers have said - this is an excellent, informative video from someone that really knows her stuff. What they didn't say was that you are fkn HILARIOUS! You kept me laughing and very interested in this video, and explained very well what issues I need to look for. I've been a car guy for 45 years, drag and offroad raced, professionally built and have shown many cars. Now because of my wife's love of European cars vs Detroit iron I am stepping into the unknown area known as Porsche. Thank you, I am a subscriber!

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Probably the coolest message I have received 🙌 thanks so much and let us know which Porsche you get 😎

[@scannell1986]

Love your review.. i only wish my wife had your knowledge... so well done... I am Porsche less at the mo and feeling it...

[@mikeyap8284]

Brilliant Buyers Guide!

[@jw11000]

Great video, but the oil level indicator is notoriously fickle. I wouldn't judge anything on that until you've measured it a few times on level ground and exact intervals and downtimes which you can't do pre purchase obviously.

[@MadelnMachines]

I wish I could take you with me when trying to buy a Porsche. One I went to see had quite a lot of play in the gear stick - how much should there be?

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Got that Track Slayers (Supercars of Philadelphia) opening soundtrack. Had me confused lol

[@Porschee944]

Thank You Madam

[@stephen2215]

Love this vid and your humor

[@Slowcarfastbeans]

That 6-disc CD changer is a great place for my child to store a cheeseburger they want to save for later.

[@projectmoneypits5204]

🤣🤣 genius!!

[@levanoni]

Great stuff!!! Hope you can do a 991.2 soon.

[@computerhelpcc]

bore scoring is the #1 engine killer per LN Engineering whom designed the most well regarded and sold IMS upgrade replacement and even its permanent solution successor. Boxster small engines 2.7 no incidents as well as earlier Boxster S 3.2, but every motor at 3.4 L to 3.8 L is at risk. $20k rebuilt and its quite the improved motor, but yikes. Risk I take with my 99 911 but off the list for 06 Boxster 2.7. Lowest risk model? 2009 -2011 Boxster/Cayman and then 911. Someday...

[@sheldonkerr]

Brilliant detail! My 997.2 AC has stopped blowing cold air. The AC kicks in but it’s no longer cold. Any clues?

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Regas it and see how long it stays cold for. If it loses gas quickly it will be a leak sadly

[@sheldonkerr]

@@projectmoneypits5204 Thanks for the advice. Subscribed. Looking forward to more content. Go large!

[@faisalal-jararheh2526]

😂😂😂 this is exactly how the starter motor sounds when it’s sticky

[@thedrugdealer4541]

Hi you mentioned about the coolant leak and there seems to have a bit of residue around the filler cap. Is that ok?

[@projectmoneypits5204]

That photo I used is an example of a lot of water contamination in the oil filler cap, not this car if that is what you are referring to 😊

[@thedrugdealer4541]

@@projectmoneypits5204 I see thanks for the update.

[@Tatbels]

Are you calling me fat? *seat bolsters” 🤣

[@admranger]

Enjoyed the video. Great info. Thank you!

[@koenji71]

Brilliant review and really informative. Great work!

[@harleymeister1]

Awesome video. Lots of great tips! Thanks

[@24james]

Nice deep color on the interior, but you forgot to mention the steering wheel is on the wrong side! 🤔🇺🇸 Cool vid💯👍🏽 While I do miss seeing her kick-ass on a liter bike🔥🏍, I still love me some MoneyPits😍

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Haha or is it both physically and metaphorical on the right side 😁 bike videos coming soon...(translates to within the next 3 months 🤣) thanks for continuing to watch the videos dude, means a lot 🙏🏼

[@faisalal-jararheh2526]

If it slips the revs should go wreeee’ Sounds exactly like a flat six rev

[@richardbentley1202]

Excellent advice and info.

[@kurtseyffert6649]

wow you're not dead or given up on KZbin

[@projectmoneypits5204]

It’s that time of the year again when I realise a video 🤣

[@SpeedComparer]

Great Success

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Are you just saying that because it’s German 😁

[@brandonbandstra226]

I like

[@steve-on7kl]

Great vid. Thanks :)

[@Tatbels]

Best advert ever for Zun Sport

[@Scoharr]

Great info - well presented.

[@cdnc9871]

Super helpful! Cheers

[@bigrob247]

Great video. Keep up the good work

[@adrianwells769]

Brilliant to find this. Thanks. Am in market

[@justingoodrich2519]

Great walkthrough! Thank you

[@Vass881234]

Promo code invalid ? For the grills Do you have a working code?

[@DJWenlowe]

If this lady needs a blood transfusion then it will be 99ron. Excellent real world review 👍👍

[@astroidother3609]

Great video and very informative. Thanks so much

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Thanks for watching John 🙌 hopefully chat to you soon for the rest 👊

[@Angry-Lynx]

No grills.over radiators is just bad or intentional design flaw. Just like ims. Rest stuff could br mostly forgiven as is effect of aging. But again, those wheel and exhaust shite metal quality is unforgivable for such expensive car

[@seanclarke4125]

Good video, helpful and informative, keep it going,

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Thanks a lot Sean 🤙

[@elizabethhogan8641]

Good/interesting video, but not too dry/geeky. Interested to know more about quality, blue tooth phone options for an 06 S, anyone ?

[@1MarkBevans]

Well done! Thank you 👍🏻

[@prodrivebrasil]

I would say that the oil level is too high, which is as much dangerous as having it too low.

[@projectmoneypits5204]

What specialist do you work for?

[@273VIPER]

Thorough indeed 👌🏾great information

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Thanks man, no button left unturned 😁

[@dixon296]

Would be really interested if you do a 996 buyers guide plus a review of the 996 vs the 997

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Would love to if I could get hold of both 🤙

[@dixon296]

@@projectmoneypits5204 looking at them both can't make my mind up that would be very helpful

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Which variations of each are you looking at? I.e 996 C4S vs 997 carrera 2?

[@dixon296]

@@projectmoneypits5204 was looking at the Carrera 2 convertible in both but looking for a weekend car so don't know if it's worth spending the extra

[@pulaskicondoassociation6799]

Stay away from all m96 /97 motors garbage is ims don’t get you bore scoring will

[@memomomomomo185]

My condensers are leaking and I'm not happy :-( I need Zun Sport...along with two new condensers.

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Damn it! On the plus side the grills are an awesome cosmetic upgrade too, mine look amazing!

[@LaForceTranquille0x0]

Thanks for the video. Is the Cayman still in pieces ?

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Cheers buddy 👊 it is...and it isn’t, stuff is being done, but I’m working 8 til 8 these days so can’t go and bloody see it!!!

[@johnrowell942]

Great video and stunning motor

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Thanks buddy, appreciate it 🤙

[@alfa_romeo55yush82]

"Lets get stuck in".... I would love to get stuck in with you. Your knowledge of Porsches is truly remarkable. Great job. A woman that knows here cars. Thats wonderful. Even grease under the finger nails. Youre a keeper for sure.

[@chris-eccohealthcare]

Any tips for a 991.1 c2s ?

[@allnighterist]

hope u could upload some fireblade videos✌️

[@petermabbort456]

Fantastic review. Wow. You know your biscuits girl!!!!

[@512TXSDIY]

That interior is amazing

[@projectmoneypits5204]

‘Peanut butter guts’

[@beastieboy3926]

I just dont get it with porsche.For my budget ie £35 k will not buy anything remarkable. They seem to have several inherent and expensive faults, cannot carry much luggage ,have high levels of road noise and interior finish of 996 is appallingly drab.So instead I bought a Mercedes e class coupe 450 ,2 yrs old with 5 k miles., Happy with 367 bhp and beautiful interior,with 4 proper seats and loads of luggage space.

[@DigitalvideotoolsOrg]

I can't even scroll through the comment section. Every other comment is probably about the IMS bearing

[@carbindallas]

Cable shifter are notorious to go bad around 45,000 miles or sooner

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Haha funnily enough, i did film talking about it, but I cut it out as 1. The video was getting abit long 🤣 and 2. I didn’t know just how common it was as out of all the Porsche’s I’ve sold, it only happened to 2 cars and they were both Gen II’s...HOWEVER, last drive I had in my cayman before the engine came out it happen to me and I was stuck in 1st all the way home!

[@rokstaz]

great advice and thanks for taking the time to explain all the quirks. Is there any chance I can hire your time when looking to buy a second hand 997 (only joking but not :D))

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Always happy to help where I can, if I can 😊

[@rhodycars6058]

Looking at a 987.2 base stick anything more specific for this model?

[@projectmoneypits5204]

987.2’s are spot on, Porsche did there homework revising all the gen I issues 🙌 only thing I had repeated issues with the gen II manuals were weirdly the gear linkage cables snapping resulting in you being stuck in one gear! ...funnily enough it happened on the last drive in my gen I before pulling the engine out but it is a known fault with the .2’s. Clutches still an issue too, Sach’s do performance clutches for around the same price though so easily upgrade when the old one fails but still annoying that they seem to be made out chocolate though!

[@rhodycars6058]

@@projectmoneypits5204 already has the Schnell shifter and Numeric upgraded cables!

[@projectmoneypits5204]

Sweeeeeet 😎

[@rhodycars6058]

@@projectmoneypits5204 you sold me I was 98% going to buy it now I am 100%. Great channel love watching it from across the pond.

[@davidmartin2957]

Sorry but you are better than supercar blondie

[@projectmoneypits5204]

WOW! Mega compliment man, thanks so much 🙏🏼

[@davidmartin2957]

@@projectmoneypits5204 just loved your video but what I really liked was your level of practical knowledge and not the superficial listing of car specs that you generally get. I must be a sucker for interesting women and fast cars.

[@dtna]

Buy a Porsche 997.2. No problems...

[@laetussanta]

the problem is the price eheh

[@steve-on7kl]

I think it was about £550 + vat to fix my leak....