Buying a 987 Spyder

[biccie]

W1TAK said:

That's a very kind offer, I did mention over-revs and they didn't seem to be too clued up, said they had a local garage that could do it - I guess I can push them to get Porsche Nottingham to do it unless you think you can meet me there, I will be there on Friday morning, will be setting off very early as its a real trek for me and I hope the car is as good as they say it is. I've done the MOT checker the mileage all checks out and apparently the original owner was a woman.

Hi W1tak,

I've gone down the route of getting the rev range report via an OPC twice. Once with Colchester and once with Guildford. Both times they charged £150, but it's something the seller can keep with car the records for other prospective buyers, so in both cases the selling dealer (not a porsche specialist) seemed happy to cover the cost, once we'd agreed that a clear rev-range would result in me doing the deal. On the other hand a local Indy will likely do it at no-charge given it's a 2 minute job.

Good luck with your search!

[Frrair]

Hi W1TAK

How did you get on with your viewing are you going to take the plunge?

Ed

[Porsche911R]

I think he has taken the day off to view some today.

[W1TAK]

Spyder bought!

Saw both Top 555 and J17 cars today. I opted for the J17 car which is completely mint condition, not even a rusty nut in sight I don't think it has ever seem rain. I am surprised someone else didn't buy it first I cut a decent discount as well I am feeling very smug!!

[W1TAK]

It doesn't have air con and apparently this put a few potential buyers off, their loss as I don't see the point on a soft top designed for fair weather driving. Just having a pint to celebrate 🙂

[Porsche911R]

W1TAK said:

It doesn't have air con and apparently this put a few potential buyers off, their loss as I don't see the point on a soft top designed for fair weather driving. Just having a pint to celebrate ??

perfect, I don't see the point in AC on this car, mega thing with those miles.
You will love it. the pics did look mint with no wet use.

[Frrair]

Great work Sir.

Looks blooming lovely, but I am biased as it looks nearly identical to mine.

I am pretty sure you will love every mile, I have....

Cheers enjoy that pint.
Ed

[2010spy]

Congrats. That's a bargain. You'll love it. I bought mine on the 10th December 2010 and it's the best car I've ever owned.

[Frrair]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qbLaDaCcaKc

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3t3kzyVUZQc

Right colour too.

[HammerCJ]

kevs 172 said:

Brilliant cars,sports chrono is a nice option even on a manual.
Cheers

That's my old car! Hope you are enjoying it!

[kevs 172]

HammerCJ said:

kevs 172 said:

Brilliant cars,sports chrono is a nice option even on a manual.
Cheers

That's my old car! Hope you are enjoying it!

Yes I absolutely love it!
It's a great spec too,do you miss it at all, or have you moved on to something to replace it.
Cheers

[HammerCJ]

kevs 172 said:

HammerCJ said:

kevs 172 said:

Brilliant cars,sports chrono is a nice option even on a manual.
Cheers

That's my old car! Hope you are enjoying it!

Yes I absolutely love it!
It's a great spec too,do you miss it at all, or have you moved on to something to replace it.
Cheers

I had a great time owning it for 3.5yrs - some superb road trips! Fantastic memoies! I have a GT4 now, which is awesome...but there is something addictive about the 987 Spyder with the roof down and that PSE howl!