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Porsche 911 997 (6th Generation)

2005–2012 · 997 · coupe

Sixth-gen 911. Two distinct sub-generations: 997.1 (2005-2008, M96/M97 flat-six with carry-over IMS risk) and 997.2 (2009-2012, all-new DFI 9A1 engine, no IMS bearing). The 997.2 PDK Carrera S is widely considered the sweet-spot modern 911 — naturally aspirated, hydraulic steering, electronic enough to be reliable but not screen-bound.

Watch out: 997.1 inherits the 996 IMS bearing concern (different bearing design but still a known failure mode). 997.2 cars (2009+) are immune — they got the new 9A1 direct-injection engine with no IMS shaft. Buy a 997.2 if you can swing it.