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2003 Porsche 911 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 57 repairs.
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2003 Porsche 911 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (16%)

$1000 - $2499 (32%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Porsche 911

Engine not specified

37820 mi

$2200
Water Pump Leak 

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2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 450hp 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD

47000 mi

US $1200
Emissions had an issue with the secondary air system which was malfunctioning. A solenoid needed cleaning and all seems well. Passed emissions testing for the state. 
18712 mi

US $210
Replaced Coolant Hose and Clamp Replaced Defective Oil Pressure Sensor 

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2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

345-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD

102000 mi

US $1047
AOS Fail(broken inlet) 
48000 mi

US $300
Replaced motor mounts 

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2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

345-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD

30380 mi Rear main seal leak. Replaced seal. 
62992 mi

C $15000
scored cylinder #6, motor not repairable. Engine replaced with upgraded x51 motor. 

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2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

315-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD

52000 mi

US $2000
Had PO344 OBDII code related to cam timing problem. Found engine out of time due to tensioner failure on bank 1. Replaced all 3 chain tensioners. While engine out replaced air/oil separator, oil cooler seals, dual mass flywheel, clutch and catalytic converters that were rattling due to loose guts. 
55000 mi

US $15000
Engine developed bearing knocks. Engine replaced with factory short block assembly. 
65000 mi

US $22
Received check engine light for cylinder 1 misfire. Replaced all spark plugs which resolved the issue. 
68700 mi

US $435
The left side catalytic converting was making a tapping/ticking noise. Cat needed to be replaced. 
44000 mi

US $850
Had motor mounts replaced. One was starting to sag. Normal for a 12 year old car. 

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2003 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

315-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD

85100 mi Engine mount replacement because I noticed the driver side tail pipe sagging lower then the passenger side. 
95000 mi

US $2233
Oil pressure warning light goes off. Replaced oil pressure sender and shield, $171. Power to cooling fans but fans are not working. Replaced both cooling fans, $1256. Coolant leaking from engine block cap. Replaced cap and coolant, $232. 
41000 mi

US $500
ignition switch and steering column lock replaced 
91204 mi Clutch switch repair. 

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2003 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible

345-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD

31820 mi

C $2300
replacement of cracked coils on each of 6 cylinders 

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2003 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible

315-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD

100000 mi

US $4500
Broken valve spring Clutch IMS bearing 

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2003 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible

315-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

33000 mi

US $289
MAF sensor went defective 

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2003 Porsche 911 Engine Problems

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