Porsche 997 turbo speed yellow (2007)

Porsche 997 turbo speed yellow (2007)

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Redeem

Original Poster:

382 posts

182 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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Does anyone know this car or the dealer ? I am certainly tempted to buy another 997 turbo. It is top money though.
Thank you

http://www.westsussexspecialistcars.co.uk/used-car...

jakesmith

9,461 posts

170 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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Redeem said:
Does anyone know this car or the dealer ? I am certainly tempted to buy another 997 turbo. It is top money though.
Thank you

http://www.westsussexspecialistcars.co.uk/used-car...
I don't think that is expensive, Turbo cabs are rare and even at the bottom of the market for 997 Turbos about 2 years ago they were very few for sale under £50k. I couldn't live with that colour personally but that's up to you. I've also heard that it needs an exhaust to sound as fast as it goes.

mollytherocker

14,365 posts

208 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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To me, 997 Turbos look awful in yellow, very 'look at me', and yet its one of my fave colours on a GT2/3.

There can be little logic to this view, perhaps I am just a bit strange?

Shewie

553 posts

189 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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I think the price is fair given the generous spec and mileage, however for some reason I seem to think that particular car has been for sale for a long time. Don't quote me on that as I maybe getting confused, however as there are so few Speed Yellow cars out there they tend to stick out when advertised amongst all the blacks and silvers. Also I assume as there is no mention of PCCBs that it just has painted calipers?

FWIW I really like Speed Yellow even on a Turbo. Not sure I'd actively seek it out but wouldn't turn down the right car because of the colour.

Shaoxter

4,048 posts

123 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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Yeah pretty sure that's been around for ages, I remember a friend looking for one and sending me a link to that car a couple of months ago.

Those definitely don't look like PCCBs, just painted calipers to match the exterior colour I think.

Adam B

27,142 posts

253 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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Not a fan of turbo cabs at all, but that seems like a good one

Bit naff to paint calipers IMHO, I cannot afford PCCB but will try to fool you into thinking I did
No heated seats in a cab - silly for £300 option
Like the yellow stitching and console
"Painted finish on side skirts" - oh no it hasn't but would look a lot better if they were along with front and rear lips

Redeem

Original Poster:

382 posts

182 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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I called the dealer this morning, they seem knowledgeable and very friendly. I do not think I would have a problem buying a car from them. I asked though if the car had been tested to see if it had been over rev but they told me it is very unusual to do an over rev test on turbos, it is done only on GT3. I did not insist but I do not think they are correct. The car has
been serviced every 2 years with a yearly, minor and major service. There is no evidence though of the clutch having been changed or any other work having been done on the car. I am still thinking about it but the lack of invoices is an issue for me.

mollytherocker

14,365 posts

208 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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So they are saying that you cant over rev a turbo? What utter bull!

I am afraid that this is typical salesman behaviour.

Denno B

962 posts

204 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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Personally feel it's over priced, based on the fact it has been on the market for months. Good ones at the right price would have sold by now surely.

Redeem

Original Poster:

382 posts

182 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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mollytherocker said:
So they are saying that you cant over rev a turbo? What utter bull!

I am afraid that this is typical salesman behaviour.
You are 100 per cent right. When I sold my 996 tt on SOR through JZM they did a detailed report of my car including whether it was over rev. This is a critical test on turbos. I would never buy a turbo without making sure this test was ok. To be fair on this dealer though when I said that if wanted this car to be tested by an OPC such as Porsche mid Sussex they had no objection

mr pg

1,947 posts

204 months

Friday 31st July 2015
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An over rev test can be done in a couple of minutes whether GT3 or turbo.

Adam B

27,142 posts

253 months

Saturday 1st August 2015
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I got a PPI done by 9E on my t997 urbo, they checked rev ranges - one in 4 for a fraction of a second, and zero in 5 or 6 - said nothing to worry about and car was clean.

And it has been!

Redeem

Original Poster:

382 posts

182 months

Saturday 1st August 2015
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I agree it would be very unwise to buy such a car without a proper rev ranges check. A lot of Porsche specialists such as JZM, 911virgin, Harbourcars etc do this check as part of their pre sale inspection. I suspect that if I decide to buy the speed yellow one (I love the colour) i could organise this check at OPCs etc.

Crimp

909 posts

186 months

Saturday 1st August 2015
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Very nice good luck if you go for it.

Shewie

553 posts

189 months

Saturday 1st August 2015
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Any Porsche specialist will have a Durametric or PIWIS diagnostic tester and should be able to read the rev ranges within about 10 minutes. This will also give you the the engine hours, so that you can work out the average speed of the car over its life. This is helpful to make sure the car hasn't been clocked. i.e. very low average speed.

Redeem

Original Poster:

382 posts

182 months

Saturday 1st August 2015
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Thank you all for the responses.
I may have found one that on paper is nicer than the speed yellow one
although black is not my favourite colour.
Does anyone know about this car ?
Parr has a very good reputation I believe.
http://www.parr-uk.co.uk/sales/911-997-turbo-cabri...

Bikeracer1098

510 posts

187 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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The car is overpriced.
Three months ago I nearly bought a 2008 1 owner car in atlas grey, fully loaded with only 23,000miles for £50k for an independent.
Someone from Marlow bought the car

g7jhp

6,959 posts

237 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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I think yellow 997 turbo's are stunning. But coupe not cab!


Redeem

Original Poster:

382 posts

182 months

Saturday 15th August 2015
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Thanks, the black one at Parr has now been sold before I had a chance to see it. It looked great and paper and Parr's reputation is excellent. Anyone on this site bought it ?I will try to see the yellow one at the end of this month but if anyone has any information on it before I see it I would appreciate. I agree though with the comments made by some that the car is expensive but hopefully the dealer will agree to reduce the price.If I cannot find a good 997 turbo that I like, I will look at a DB9 Aston Martin (i love the shape).

Redeem

Original Poster:

382 posts

182 months

Wednesday 19th August 2015
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Here is another one that looks good on paper although I am not sure about the interior.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

What do people think about this one.
Thank you.