Should you buy a used Porsche 911 997?

Though we’re sure some of you will be able to consider a used car like this an impulse purchase, for the majority of second-hand 997 buyers, the important thing is not whether you should buy one at all, but rather that you buy carefully. If you’ve gotten to the stage that you’re reading buying guides – even relatively simple ones like this one – then you’ll already know that a certain degree of financial commitment is required. These cars are not cheap to run, nor keep running.

To keep things sensible, we once again urge you to get a pre-purchase inspection via a reputable professional service. This will give you much greater confidence that the car you’ve chosen is a good one, and reduce the risk of big bills immediately after purchase. All those things considered – the real but rare risks of engine failure included – the 997 is still an excellent sportscar. Get the right one and you’ll be happy together for years.