997.2 C4S to V8VS undecided
Discussion
I currently drive a 997.2 C4S, and am looking into the possibility of moving to a V8 Vantage S, I have been to my local dealer and tested a brand new one with the semi auto box.
I have read lots on this forum, just as I did before buying my Porsche and have found the information, views and opinions very helpful indeed.
I am still not absolutely sure about the change (still love the 997, but can't have both) love the looks of the Vantage, but the test drive I had didn't blow me away in the way I had expected, I will arrange another longer one but in the meantime I have a couple of questions that I hope you can help with.
What/where is the works place that is always referred to, and is it the best place to source a car?
The car will be my daily driver (12-15k per year) anything I need to be aware of when putting this many miles on?
Running costs all seem to be about the same as my Porsche +10% is this accurate?
When researching my Porsche, I became aware of various potential problems (bore scoring etc) I haven't found anything on here about the Vantage, is there anything in particular to look out for? (the car will be a 2013/14 model)
Thats I can think of for now
Thanks in advance for your help
Mark
I have read lots on this forum, just as I did before buying my Porsche and have found the information, views and opinions very helpful indeed.
I am still not absolutely sure about the change (still love the 997, but can't have both) love the looks of the Vantage, but the test drive I had didn't blow me away in the way I had expected, I will arrange another longer one but in the meantime I have a couple of questions that I hope you can help with.
What/where is the works place that is always referred to, and is it the best place to source a car?
The car will be my daily driver (12-15k per year) anything I need to be aware of when putting this many miles on?
Running costs all seem to be about the same as my Porsche +10% is this accurate?
When researching my Porsche, I became aware of various potential problems (bore scoring etc) I haven't found anything on here about the Vantage, is there anything in particular to look out for? (the car will be a 2013/14 model)
Thats I can think of for now
Thanks in advance for your help
Mark
Thank you for the warm welcome and pointers, I have ordered the book as suggested.
I had the condensation in the rear lights on the Porsche and they were replaced under warranty so will look out for this and the paint.
My wife is a paint/bodywork expert so I will get her to look at the areas you have highlighted
My local dealer in Derby is being helpful and sorting an extended test drive for me.
Will keep you updated as I go
Mark
I had the condensation in the rear lights on the Porsche and they were replaced under warranty so will look out for this and the paint.
My wife is a paint/bodywork expert so I will get her to look at the areas you have highlighted
My local dealer in Derby is being helpful and sorting an extended test drive for me.
Will keep you updated as I go
Mark
Thank you all for taking the time to reply to my post and for the valuable information you have shared.
As an update, I ordered the buyers guide and have not had my nose out of it since it was delivered yesterday.
My local dealer (Derby) organised a 24hr test drive in a manual V8V which confirmed a few bits for me
1, car must be sportshift, I would have loved a manual, but it just didn't work for me
2, lightweight seats seem like a must due to my large dimensions and the fact they seem to give about 2" extra room
3, I really like cobalt blue!
4, most important this will definitely be my next car, just need to find the right one
As an update, I ordered the buyers guide and have not had my nose out of it since it was delivered yesterday.
My local dealer (Derby) organised a 24hr test drive in a manual V8V which confirmed a few bits for me
1, car must be sportshift, I would have loved a manual, but it just didn't work for me
2, lightweight seats seem like a must due to my large dimensions and the fact they seem to give about 2" extra room
3, I really like cobalt blue!
4, most important this will definitely be my next car, just need to find the right one
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