Looking to buy a 911

[Semerka]

Are the turbos on 991.2's a weak point? I've read stuff here and there and I'm surprised how many have blown and at such low mileage.

We did research it on line and found a few reports of failed turbos on low mileage cars with the same symptoms. But I would not say it’s a weak point, it would not put me off them. Important to have a good warranty though.

Most frustrating was getting UK OPC to diagnose correctly and replace them, as they kept saying that a bit of oil smoke on start up was normal. The OPC just replaced oil lines / pipes and said it was good to go on a 2,000 mile EU trip. So we did. Only got as far as Aachen where the turbo(s) blew. Which was lucky as we then chose to have the car fixed by Porsche Aachen.

The other cases we read about had similar experience, until the turbo(s) actually blew, OPC would not replace them despite signs of imminent demise. But I expect that is the rules / protocol they have to follow.

[AndyC160]

Are the turbos on 991.2's a weak point? I've read stuff here and there and I'm surprised how many have blown and at such low mileage.

We did research it on line and found a few reports of failed turbos on low mileage cars with the same symptoms. But I would not say it’s a weak point, it would not put me off them. Important to have a good warranty though.

Most frustrating was getting UK OPC to diagnose correctly and replace them, as they kept saying that a bit of oil smoke on start up was normal. The OPC just replaced oil lines / pipes and said it was good to go on a 2,000 mile EU trip. So we did. Only got as far as Aachen where the turbo(s) blew. Which was lucky as we then chose to have the car fixed by Porsche Aachen.

The other cases we read about had similar experience, until the turbo(s) actually blew, OPC would not replace them despite signs of imminent demise. But I expect that is the rules / protocol they have to follow.

Thanks for that info. So are the only symptoms a bit of blue smoke on start up? Do you know what caused them to blow?

[Semerka]

We understood that it was a leaky turbo seal.

The first thing we noticed was the excessive smoke when started up, even when the car was still warm (not necessarily blue and not the usual condensation)



So a turbo pipe was replaced, thinking that it was a faulty oil return valve. But that did not solve the heavy smoking.



We also noticed a boost leak, but we don't think that was related to the turbo fault, just a badly clipped boost pipe.



And this is after the turbo(s) went puff, car being loaded on the recovery truck in Germany:

[Semerka]

However, with good warranty, the turbos do get eventually replaced under the warranty and the car is as good as new. So it would not put us off buying one again.
(We still have it )

[Wing Commander]

However, with good warranty, the turbos do get eventually replaced under the warranty and the car is as good as new. So it would not put us off buying one again.
(We still have it )

Glad to hear that you’re still enjoying Ruby, Semerka!

[Semerka]

However, with good warranty, the turbos do get eventually replaced under the warranty and the car is as good as new. So it would not put us off buying one again.
(We still have it )

Glad to hear that you’re still enjoying Ruby, Semerka!

Oh yes, though not as much as we hoped for this year, like everyone else, I guess.

[Hitman999]

However, with good warranty, the turbos do get eventually replaced under the warranty and the car is as good as new. So it would not put us off buying one again.
(We still have it )

Wouldn't put me off as long as you have the warranty lol.
What's the process if you buy private and want to add warranty?

[Tracky]

However, with good warranty, the turbos do get eventually replaced under the warranty and the car is as good as new. So it would not put us off buying one again.
(We still have it )

Wouldn't put me off as long as you have the warranty lol.
What's the process if you buy private and want to add warranty?

Don’t quote me but you have to own for a period of days - at least 30 - then pay for 111 check and if that is all ok, pay your money!

[Hitman999]

However, with good warranty, the turbos do get eventually replaced under the warranty and the car is as good as new. So it would not put us off buying one again.
(We still have it )

Wouldn't put me off as long as you have the warranty lol.
What's the process if you buy private and want to add warranty?

Don’t quote me but you have to own for a period of days - at least 30 - then pay for 111 check and if that is all ok, pay your money!

Ok thanks for the info .

[Semerka]

Also if buying privately, the seller can transfer the remainder of the Porsche Approved warranty (and Porsche Assitance) to the buyer, it stays with the car (if there is a warranty in the first place of course).

Here is link to the Porsche Approved Warranty flyer: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/re ... 8032dd5fd6

And a link to the Porsche approved used microsite: https://www.porsche.com/uk/approvedused ... eapproved/