Thoughts on these 2
Discussion
Morning All,
After a few months of messing about I have settled on getting myself a 997. On missing out on a private sale yesterday (honestly, amazing deal!!) I wanted to see peoples thoughts were on these 2 and the associated dealers. Also do you think I should go down the OPC 111 point check and warranty route? (anyone know how much they cost these days?)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
I love the colour combo of these 2 and like the idea of 4wd on the C4S (as we have nothing but s
tty weather!) but also love the white with the X51 upgrade!
So, any thoughts greatly appreciated!
Cheers!
After a few months of messing about I have settled on getting myself a 997. On missing out on a private sale yesterday (honestly, amazing deal!!) I wanted to see peoples thoughts were on these 2 and the associated dealers. Also do you think I should go down the OPC 111 point check and warranty route? (anyone know how much they cost these days?)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
I love the colour combo of these 2 and like the idea of 4wd on the C4S (as we have nothing but s
tty weather!) but also love the white with the X51 upgrade!So, any thoughts greatly appreciated!
Cheers!
Hadnt really considered a Cayman as the 911 is what I am hankering after.
I have heard amazing things about the Cayman though. Just worried that if I got one I would spend all my time wishing I was surrounded by a 911!
Not getting very good support for the 997 gen 1, are they really that bad??
I have heard amazing things about the Cayman though. Just worried that if I got one I would spend all my time wishing I was surrounded by a 911!
Not getting very good support for the 997 gen 1, are they really that bad??
mollytherocker said:
What about a Cayman S with a DFI then?
No necessarily, just dont want a 996. Had one and want to move forward, trying to get the newest car my budget will allow.
As for the engine problems - if I got a 111 point check and warranty wouldn't it be covered if something went wrong?
As for the engine problems - if I got a 111 point check and warranty wouldn't it be covered if something went wrong?
g7jhp said:
You're worried about buying a car on age, but you'll still buy a car which has a documented engine issue? 
I had the warranty on my 996 and it was worth all the extra hassle for a good nights sleep!
Trev450 said:
You would be covered for the issues previously mentioned, but any components replaced would of course still be the originally flawed designed ones. That and you would be tied into using only geniune Porsche parts for the duration of the warranty.
Does the same thing apply to gen 1 as gen 2 i.e. the S variant is the one to go for? If I was going to stretch to £37/£38k then I might as well wait and go to £41k for an S variant.
Like I say though things get really complicate because we are then into R8/4.7 Vantage/GTR/997 Turbo territory and then we have even more worries!!
I have set myself an early £30'sk limit and have to stick to it, it has already crept up from mid £20's so cant spend anymore as this will be a third car.
Like I say though things get really complicate because we are then into R8/4.7 Vantage/GTR/997 Turbo territory and then we have even more worries!!
I have set myself an early £30'sk limit and have to stick to it, it has already crept up from mid £20's so cant spend anymore as this will be a third car.
hondansx said:
I know it sounds a bit negative on the Gen 1, but do you really want the engine issues hanging over your head every time you go to start it up?
So for me, if it is a Gen 1 car it has to come with a full OPC warranty. However, in my eyes, the Gen 2 looks so much 'fresher' with the DRLs and LED rear lights. It also rides and handles noticeably better.
If you're willing to compromise, you can get in a Gen 2 for under £38k, even from an OPC - i've just looked! The compromise involves either high mileage or non S; something i'd rather do personally.
Do the man maths and make it work - just don't use Porsche for finance as they are quite expensive.
Here are two good value Carreras with nice spec (Sport Chrono, etc.).
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
And to stretch the man maths...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
So for me, if it is a Gen 1 car it has to come with a full OPC warranty. However, in my eyes, the Gen 2 looks so much 'fresher' with the DRLs and LED rear lights. It also rides and handles noticeably better.
If you're willing to compromise, you can get in a Gen 2 for under £38k, even from an OPC - i've just looked! The compromise involves either high mileage or non S; something i'd rather do personally.
Do the man maths and make it work - just don't use Porsche for finance as they are quite expensive.
Here are two good value Carreras with nice spec (Sport Chrono, etc.).
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
And to stretch the man maths...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
I used to love the looks but to me they are now looking very dated. As good as I am sure they are just not for me.
ArcticGT3 said:
I know it's already been mentioned and dismissed but at that budget and for a 3rd car my money would go on a 996TT.
Mechanicals are bullet proof in comparison to the 7.1 and residually it'll do way, way better. I get the fact the looks aren't to everyone's tastes but they're really starting to look very good now. Saw a bog standard Silver TT on the M6 the other day, couldn't believe how small and "Porsche like" it looked.
Mechanicals are bullet proof in comparison to the 7.1 and residually it'll do way, way better. I get the fact the looks aren't to everyone's tastes but they're really starting to look very good now. Saw a bog standard Silver TT on the M6 the other day, couldn't believe how small and "Porsche like" it looked.
Not the right car for me but thanks!
I think I will give it some thought over the next few weeks and see where I am money wise etc. You know what its like when pork fever takes over though, very difficult to put the breaks on!!
I think I will give it some thought over the next few weeks and see where I am money wise etc. You know what its like when pork fever takes over though, very difficult to put the breaks on!!
g7jhp said:
Guess you need to decide if value and risk is worth it on a 997.1 C2S. The value still has some room to drop at £33k and the engine is an issue which will always hang over it (dragging prices down).
If you have to have a 997.1 C2S I'd buy something like this 997.1 C2S from RSJ with 55k miles at £26k. You'd then still have £7k in the bank to cover any potential engine issues further down the line and you'll get less depreciation. RSJ are great to deal with and they should give you some piece of mind!
Being a 3rd car I'd be looking at (with a 996 turbo ruled out) 993 C2, 964 C2 or 3.2 Carrera as I'd want a fun car with close to zero depreciation.
Buying a new Porsche is always an exciting position to be in!
If you have to have a 997.1 C2S I'd buy something like this 997.1 C2S from RSJ with 55k miles at £26k. You'd then still have £7k in the bank to cover any potential engine issues further down the line and you'll get less depreciation. RSJ are great to deal with and they should give you some piece of mind!
Being a 3rd car I'd be looking at (with a 996 turbo ruled out) 993 C2, 964 C2 or 3.2 Carrera as I'd want a fun car with close to zero depreciation.
Buying a new Porsche is always an exciting position to be in!
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