Daily chatter thread
🗣️ Chit-Chat 💬
What is this thread all about??
Just general discussion. Stuff on your mind. Talk about hobbies, health, God/scripture, news, help, current topics, theories and predictions, whatever the case may be.
This is the second of what May be many, let’s see how it goes
Yes, I’m aware of the faulty bearing, which is why I’d get the 4S since that version doesn’t have that issue. Although, I think the 997 will be the better option. But, I wouldn’t shy away from the 996, id just replace the bearing of anything before it happens.
I wasn't aware the 4S is the other motor - if so great...it almost rings a bell that it does now that you mention it though...but I wouldn't want the AWD version personally, unless you intend for snow tires and some fun with that....
As for the bearing, it's not just put a fresh one in, but the full sort of "fix all this" kits that are out there (though I'm not sure if the "d-chunk" failure has any cure other than prayer/wood knocking/etc?).
Main reason I'd shy away from 996 is by now interiors are disintegrating (edit: ok I'm exaggerating - somewhat!), they really went cheap there so you need one that was parked inside and really cared for/treated with protectant etc....
Aside: I was like "well I don't want to get involved in random chit chat" but then of course someone had to bring up these damn cars LOL
Fwiw, I'm thoroughly enjoying reading. 🍿
Well we are in the chit chat section lol!
As for the replacement kit, yea, that’s what I meant. Didn’t know if it was just the bearing or more. Either way, if I can find one for a good price, I’ll fix it and I’m all in lol
It's been awhile since I looked into it, but yeah IIRC it's like improved bearing and seal and stuff, I think to prevent things moving and flexing wrong/leaking or whatever that causes the issue to begin with. Very hand-wavy but ballpark like $2k maybe parts/install - probably more now of course.