Off Topic: Got a car and first time in over 15 years, it wasn't a Mazda

[theblooms]

This has always been my dream car since I first saw one 40 years ago. And today, she's mine.

2009 911 Carrera S.

 

[N7turbo]

What, Miata wasn't the answer??

 

[GTEyes]

Congrats! That's quite a life milestone.

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

Sounds like a good model year to pick up.

I see some mentions of previous model years having issues with some IMS bearing that would fail but addressed with new “DFI” engine in 2009

 

[theblooms]

Sounds like a good model year to pick up.

I see some mentions of previous model years having issues with some IMS bearing that would fail but addressed with new “DFI” engine in 2009

Correct. The 997.2 has a completely different engine design than the 996 and 997.1
Much less susceptible to bore scoring, and the 997.2 doesn't even have an IMS bearing like the earlier cars do.

And I guarantee you I paid less money for this car than what a new F150 or Tundra coats. Way, *way* less. Also less than what many CX-90's cost.

 

[ceric]

Congrats.

I have been looking for a NSX for many years.... 2nd-gen ('97 to '05), especially the 2000. No luck so far.... and pending approval from my queen if one shows up.