THE TRUTH !!! The Porsche Bore Scoring Money Scam Revealed !!!

@boyracer3477 10 months ago

You are the most straight-forward, knowledgeable car guy on YouTube. Thank you for what you do. I'd love for you do do a book detailing 986/7-996/7 issues. There are so many people with opinions that disagree with each other. A book from you would be a Bible. I have a 50K mile 986 and I love it. I know I have to deal with the IMS bearing problem soon but it's really interesting to hear that the bore-scoring which is more difficult to dodge isn't an issue.

@gregjones92 10 months ago

Don't let idle for too long after start up, drive off and keep under 3k until warm - Very regular oil changes - add a low temp thermostat - clean leaves out of front rads - clean injectors regularly (they can remove oil in bore if leaky) - right viscosity oil with high moly or zddp - wire up fan override switch to trigger high speed fan if caught in start stop traffic in high heat day (fan kick-in is questionnable on these) - no constant short trips where oil does not get up to temp - bore scope bank 2 every year (mine's fine after 8 years) - BS apparently more of an issue in colder climates - Enjoy the damned M96 engined car, it's a peach

@mwh3227 10 months ago

Well one thing for certain - the scare tactics keep used Porsche prices from getting too high!

@997GURU 10 months ago

I bought my 997.1 Carrera S in 2015 with 60000 miles on the odo, straight away i put the ims solution, low temp. thermostat and third radiator in, OCI at 5000 miles with 5W-40, oil analysis each time, consistent readings across the board, no wear metals, engine unopened, now passing 122000 miles without ANY issues, i just stay under 4000 rpm. until i get oil temperature (10 minutes) i also use 1 or 2 bottles with Royal purple Maxclean each season, note: I track the car hard !!

@muddyhumber 10 months ago

Why isn't there a class action law suit on the bore scoring issue?

@plymouths1 5 months ago

After doing weeks of research on this and other problems of perhaps purchasing a 987.1 or .2 , then watching this video on bore scoring, I've come to the conclusion that its just too expensive to own one. Great video, everyone should see it if you own one, or thinking about buying

@Shredcheddar 3 months ago

Love the honesty and transparency

@kamalmanku8828 10 months ago

Great video on bore scoring! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@alvahmacdougall6928 10 months ago

Spot On! 2007CS, 47K mi. What we Can do Is accept that it will happen and Be Pro Active with our preventative maintenance using quality OEM/OM parts and top shelf fluids which in my world prolongs the inevitable!! Dig your vids/conversations!!

@RickCT2000 10 months ago

I’m not going to be able to sleep tonight!! I’m taking your advice to have a watchful eagle eye and keen hearing to catch these problems before they get out of control and drain my wallet. Thanks for great honest content as always

@mikemartenson4357 10 months ago

Thanks Nathan, great honest words, not too uplifting but I don’t need sugarcoating. I own a 987.1 and a 987.2, you know why. I should have continued doing more research, but I got sucked in on an auction site. I don’t do my own work, but I do have an honest mechanic like yourself so I don’t mind paying his price. I want a Porsche, but I want one that doesn’t keep me up at nights or when on a trip. So which way do I go from here?

@s2knorth153 10 months ago

Thanks for the cold hard truth from your experience Nathan. Long ago decided I am just not up for all the maintenance that 911 ownership would entail so I've kept my S2000. Nothing but change the fluids (and top this year for the first time, it's a 2007). It's a worry free drive.

@ortiz73caify 6 months ago

Thank you for the video it has great information. It brings to light honestly of things to watch for.

@percyreyes7147 8 months ago

Can you recommend what shocks I should get for my 997.1 s ? Over 110k miles, needs replacing. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge,,,👍👍

@3.2Carrera 10 months ago

Great video. Always good to have 20/20 vision when dealing with these cars and videos like these can get the owners in the right mindset. I'm sure with the market being what it is there's lots of new owners holding the bag after paying all the money for a car that's been passed on with known problems.