997.2: Experiences and choices

Has anyone here had experience with PCCBs? I’ve found a 997.2 S with 77K miles, no apparent track use based on appearance and service records. Totally stock car with decent options, colors, etc., but I’m concerned about the potential for disc replacement.

 

Thanks. I’ve done a lot of reading about PCCBs and the conventional wisdom seems to be that the “early” ones were subject to unusual wear, even though they were touted as lasting the lifetime of the car. The problem is I’ve never seen any identification of what years the “early” ones were.

 

I’ll have some news this week!

 

Ok, I’ve found the car, settled up, etc. but can’t take possession until the transporter picks it up on June 25. I made the ~1k mile round trip to inspect and test drive the car last weekend. It’s a three owner car, the second owner and the seller are friends. The second owner purchased it CPO and the car is fully serviced including new tires. 16,xxx miles! Here are the details:

2010 Porsche 997.2 Carrera S
6 speed transmission
SportChrono+
Sport exhaust
Power heated comfort seats
Several comfort/ convenience option I’m not that interested in, but they’re there.
Carrara white/black

All systems are working; no warning lights; no fluid leaks; no unusual noises, vibrations, odors, etc; no smoke on cold startup; one hour test drive through traffic and into the mountains went perfectly; all keys, books, manual, etc. present; some service records; CPO documentation; clean CarFax of course. One tiny windshield chip is the only blemish. Full service in 2024, oil service in 2025. Completely stock except for wheel spacers. If I were specing the car from new I would have gone with a lighter interior and black instrument dials and probably short shift kit. That can be retrofit….any opinions on that?

My only disappointment is that this series doesn’t have the solid, bank vault feel that I really appreciated in my F and G body Porsches…the ping on closing the door, etc.

The only pictures I have are around the seller’s home and property and he asked me not to publish those but I’ll be glad to post my own pictures after I take delivery, but honestly it’s a pretty plain vanilla car, visually.

As to price, I’ve been watching the market for these for months. .2 six speeds, especially Ss, have been difficult to find and it’s been reflected in the prices. I think I got a really good deal on a well cared for nicely equipped car

Thanks for all the help and experiences. I really appreciate it.

 

@Juan-Manuel Fantango

David,

FYI

Jack

 

Thanks, Chris. The car was just loaded an hour ago. It’s about 9 hours away. The dispatcher called yesterday and said they had a spot open in the van, about 10 days earlier than expected. The seller said the load went well and the car’s in good company. This will be a direct drop, no en-route unloading/reloading.

 

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