997.2 buckets and ceramics

[paul0843]

Hi guys,

In the market for a gen2 997..
Keep going back to this guards red one..

http://www.covencarcentre.co.uk


Nice spec but seems a tad expensive..
What's the pistonheads consensus on this ?
Paul

[Cheib]

`Unicorn spec car....I doubt there is another car specified in the UK like that. Sports chassis, diff lock (maybe those two were combined), buckets and PCCB's ? And in a classic Porsche colour. That's a fantastic drivers spec car. All it needs is the Short Shift Kit and you have the perfect drivers 997. Are those OEM wheels ? I don't recognise them but wouldn't claim to be an expert.

Certainly worth further investigation even at that money.

[paul0843]

Wheels are standard Carreras s wheels painted black..
It seems a bit pricey,but unfortunately nothing else to compare to..

[g7jhp]

Looks expensive. It's not at an OPC or Porsche specialist, but a car lot in Wolverhampton.

Good things come to those who wait.

[paul0843]

Know what you mean..
Cars location definitely raises an eyebrow.
If it was one of the specialists,say virgin or jzm you could almost
buy it blind..
Problem is I have been looking for while and this spec is super desirable to me

[BubblesNW]

If you're still keen why not get it checked out by a decent specialist, could be the best money you could spend to either get a good car, albeit in a potentially dodgy place, or find out it's a lemon and walk away.

[MrVert]

As said above, that's a really, really rare, well spec'd car.

Those seats alone are worth what, £5k?

Get it inspected and get it bought.

[paul0843]

Makes sense I suppose..
Will give them a call and see what feeling I get..

[MrVert]

Just realised, that is an 08 car....which does make it on the pricey side....

Still.....cracking car!

[Budflicker]

If that was at 911 Virgin and had no graphics I'd be buying that over the phone in the morning.


Not so sure about where it's at though?

Looks like it could be a cracking car though. Bid them low and see what they say.

[unclepezza]

UK launch car as per advert?

Is it an ex PEC car or press car?

[dopsonj]

They've had it a very very very long time.....

[paul0843]

Need to go from London to York next week and planning a detour.
Agree with previous post.. If it was one of the reputable specialists,I wouldn't hesitate..
That spec has definitely got my attention

[anonymous-user]

That is really really strong money for the car.

Definitely get it inspected if serious about it, alternative is get dealer to put it through the porsche 111 point warranty check and fix any issues so you could get the porsche extended warranty.

Check the rear light clusters for moisture, these are £900 each to replace.

Wheels are Carrera Series II wheels painted black, look awful IMHO.

Lastly check the tyres are N rated and less than 6 years old if thinking of porsche warranty.

[paul0843]

gottans said:

That is really really strong money for the car.

Definitely get it inspected if serious about it, alternative is get dealer to put it through the porsche 111 point warranty check and fix any issues so you could get the porsche extended warranty.

Check the rear light clusters for moisture, these are £900 each to replace.

Wheels are Carrera Series II wheels painted black, look awful IMHO.

Lastly check the tyres are N rated and less than 6 years old if thinking of porsche warranty.

Money definitely strong..
I would expect it around £42-£43k,and then try and get a little
bit off that too.
Will definitely stop to give it the once over and go from there..
If it's meant to be it will be..

[g7jhp]

Buy a later 2011 997.2 C2S and fit buckets yourself, don't worry on Ceramics.

[Cheib]

unclepezza said:

UK launch car as per advert?

Is it an ex PEC car or press car?

I would guess Press Car or Porsche GB Management car with that spec.

[ATM]

Cheib said:

unclepezza said:

UK launch car as per advert?

Is it an ex PEC car or press car?

I would guess Press Car or Porsche GB Management car with that spec.

It was probably ragged around tracks by Journalists in the hope they would proclaim the gen 2 was a big step forward from the gen 1. All the press seem to have access to PCCB cars.

I thought these locking diffs rarely work after a few years?

Maybe the car pitch's owner has it as his fun car and is only half interested in selling it.

[s999sws]

It passed its last MOT on 04/04/16, with no advisories and with 31115 miles on the clock. It's only had 2 years with advisories in the past, but for minor things.
Sws

[Cheib]

You do wonder how that car ended up with them...unlikely to be a trade in and very different from the rest of their stock!