Sold my 2010 PG Nismo

edub370 · 10-20-2012, 03:47 PM

IMS bearing is the main failure point in those engines. get a magnetic drain plug to watch for any metal shavings. that's a sign of the IMS going bad, which leads to catastrophic engine failure. getting it changed to an aftermarket one is your best option.

other than that, they dont have any major reliability issues

RoshDawg · 10-20-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DVSkier

The Nismo isn't faster.It feels fast but the clock does't lie. I have taken both to the track and timed the laps and the Porsche is faster even though I haven't gotten dialed in yet. As far as dependability the 996 had some problems but I haven't heard of any problems with the 997. I bought an extended warranty just to be safe though.

DVSkier · 10-20-2012, 04:16 PM

Thanks, I appreciate it.

bigsix · 10-21-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DVSkier

Big Six, it's not intimidating, I think because of the responsiveness it just happens quicker. I think the reputation for being hard to drive may preoccupy your thoughts at first. The all wheel drive really helps things but it only delivers between 4 and 40 % of it's power to the front wheels so it still retains the driving characteristics of a rear wheel drive car. You don't even notice the front fenders bulging upwards, the front of the car seems of fall away from your vision so the front end seems very short. The 997 is a rear engine vehicle not a mid engine vehicle, which is why it got a reputation for demanding driving early in it's development. Over the years it has gotten easier and easier to drive the car. I should explain that the limits are so high that you really have to be pushing it to get any hint of the rear end wanting to step out. The biggest thing is just learning to adjust to a different driving style. Driving it fast does take more concentration but in a good way. I guess that is half the fun of driving a twisty road, it takes more talent than a straight road and you get more involved in the experience no matter what car you are driving.

What was the reason you chose the all wheel drive version ? I would think Porsche builds a Carrera 4 for enhanced performance rather than just for better traction in wet/cold conditions. All wheel drive versions of every sports sedan/car are popular here in Colorado, as well as Utah. I used to prefer rear wheel drive only, but have grown to like/appreciate all wheel drive for it's dynamic grip & handling.

rebe945 · 10-21-2012, 01:03 PM

Looks great. the Porsche

DVSkier · 10-21-2012, 08:45 PM

1st I have always loved the look of the Turbo and the 4s has the same proportions along with the upgraded brakes and wider track. Then I found out that depending on traction needs it transfers between 4 and 40% of the power to the front wheels which lets it still drive like a rear wheel drive but with greater pull out of the corners. Frankly, I didn't realize how good it worked until I bought the car. I had only driven the rear wheel drive versions until I bought this one. Also it turns out that it pull slightly higher skid pad numbers. I can't say I was disappointed about that. It will never see snow but fortunately snow isn't the only place where the all wheel drive improves the handling.

nmjaxx9 · 10-21-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rebe945

Looks great. the Porsche

good choice.

10-20-2012, 03:47 PM	#31 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	IMS bearing is the main failure point in those engines. get a magnetic drain plug to watch for any metal shavings. that's a sign of the IMS going bad, which leads to catastrophic engine failure. getting it changed to an aftermarket one is your best option. other than that, they dont have any major reliability issues __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

10-21-2012, 01:03 PM	#35 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 15	Nice Looks great. the Porsche

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DVSkier Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Midvale, UT Posts: 34 Drives: 10 370Z Nismo PG M6 Rep Power: 15	Thanks, I appreciate it.

10-21-2012, 08:45 PM	#36 (permalink)
DVSkier Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Midvale, UT Posts: 34 Drives: 10 370Z Nismo PG M6 Rep Power: 15	1st I have always loved the look of the Turbo and the 4s has the same proportions along with the upgraded brakes and wider track. Then I found out that depending on traction needs it transfers between 4 and 40% of the power to the front wheels which lets it still drive like a rear wheel drive but with greater pull out of the corners. Frankly, I didn't realize how good it worked until I bought the car. I had only driven the rear wheel drive versions until I bought this one. Also it turns out that it pull slightly higher skid pad numbers. I can't say I was disappointed about that. It will never see snow but fortunately snow isn't the only place where the all wheel drive improves the handling.