OVERVIEW

Early 997s are now up to 14 years old but overall have lasted well, reckons Steve Mchale, director of Hertfordshire based Porsche specialist JZM. These cars are probably not now covering big miles, which will help.

‘I’ve not seen corrosion on any of them,’ he says. ‘They have galvanised bodywork, proper PVC coating underneath and the bonnet and doors are alloy.’ The electronics are equally durable, Steve feels: ‘We’ve come across a few things, such as wiring loom problems, failed key remotes and engine solenoids, but on the whole the electronics are reliable.’ But he does warn that early cars are now into the stage when expensive parts could need replacement.