Thoughts on this porsche?
Discussion
Long time watcher of the forum.
Sold my M235i a year ago thinking a 1.2 corsa for the miles I do would be fine, but I am bored now and fancy something nicer.
Have been watching 997.2 cars for a while (and early vantages) and have seen this one come up?
It will probably sell before I do enough of the man maths to proceed but it seems a good car for the money. I would have any porsche I bought privately inspected, but wondered what peoples thoughts were on this spec.
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Not a fan of the rear wiper, but upon googling seems a lot of people say its essential, a lot say its horrible so very marmite.
Any other thoughts around spec, mileage, anything you'd wish it had?
Thanks in advance!!
Sold my M235i a year ago thinking a 1.2 corsa for the miles I do would be fine, but I am bored now and fancy something nicer.
Have been watching 997.2 cars for a while (and early vantages) and have seen this one come up?
It will probably sell before I do enough of the man maths to proceed but it seems a good car for the money. I would have any porsche I bought privately inspected, but wondered what peoples thoughts were on this spec.
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Not a fan of the rear wiper, but upon googling seems a lot of people say its essential, a lot say its horrible so very marmite.
Any other thoughts around spec, mileage, anything you'd wish it had?
Thanks in advance!!
PCCBs are a nice option but equally you don't really need them for road use, unless brake dust is your nemesis.
Check there condition as has been said and be careful of anyone going anywhere near them, garages, tyre places etc. I was always quietly terrified of damage and the potential discussion that followed about a third party stumping up to fix them at their cost. I had to change discs IIRC.
If you've had them before then you know all this.
Check there condition as has been said and be careful of anyone going anywhere near them, garages, tyre places etc. I was always quietly terrified of damage and the potential discussion that followed about a third party stumping up to fix them at their cost. I had to change discs IIRC.
If you've had them before then you know all this.
Cheers guys.
Wouldn’t be my first choice of colour always been a grey fan and personally they aren’t my favourite wheels (although surprised how many people love them)
The spec seems great though, mileage ok.
Pccb is just show off spec really lol but a nice option as long as there’s life left in them I thought.
Just wanted to check I wasn’t missing anything or someone was going to show me pics of it being thrashed round a track (not adverse to track use just don’t want to buy anything that’s going to surprise me with costs)
Wouldn’t be my first choice of colour always been a grey fan and personally they aren’t my favourite wheels (although surprised how many people love them)
The spec seems great though, mileage ok.
Pccb is just show off spec really lol but a nice option as long as there’s life left in them I thought.
Just wanted to check I wasn’t missing anything or someone was going to show me pics of it being thrashed round a track (not adverse to track use just don’t want to buy anything that’s going to surprise me with costs)
moonigan said:
Cheib said:
Wouldn’t let the wiper bother you....I’m not a fan of it but when I’m driving my 997 GTS I can’t say it bother s me one bit. Or when I am admiring that wide body rear end for that matter !
I actually find the rear wiper really useful, particularly this time of the year. Its a manual and there weren't that many produced apparently as most Gen2 cars that come up for sale tend to be PDK.
I wouldn't have PCCBs out of choice
I would lookinto the service history and if its had an oil service every year hopefully by an indy with a reputation then its probably a far better option of buying a cheaper non rebuilt Gen1 car.
Vantages are also getting a little chearper of late but i was disapointed with the last one i drove as i was expecting it to be faster.
Good luck
I wouldn't have PCCBs out of choice
I would lookinto the service history and if its had an oil service every year hopefully by an indy with a reputation then its probably a far better option of buying a cheaper non rebuilt Gen1 car.
Vantages are also getting a little chearper of late but i was disapointed with the last one i drove as i was expecting it to be faster.
Good luck
I wouldn't buy a 911 without a rear wiper. When I get in the car in the morning I have to reverse off the drive. If I didn't have a wiper I'd have to clear the rear screen by hand.
I've never understood why people feel a single small wiper completely ruins the aesthetics of a 911. I don't even notice it.
I've never understood why people feel a single small wiper completely ruins the aesthetics of a 911. I don't even notice it.
craigjm said:
How much is buttons?
You'll have to call them and ask them. Been a few years since I spoke to 9e about them as almost bought a GT3 RS with PCCBs that were shot. Think it was a few thousand plus vat/shipping etc as they go overseas. Pretty good value compared to £20k for 4 new PCCB discs.Gassing Station | 911/Carrera GT | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff