I’ve just bought the cheapest 911 in the UK!

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Huntsman said:

So... I started to look at the poverty end of the 996 market.

I have to rule out cabrio and targa, I have to rule out tiptronic, no cream or grey leather. Apart from that should be easy.

My oh my..... don't entry level 997's look good!

Step away from the 997!!

I know what you mean but I had to be strict about just getting the very cheapest one without being distracted.

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Hey guys, things are indeed going well. Spookily enough, I recorded a video this morning and will have it available in a day or so.

I’ve had a quick look and the mega bargains don’t seem to be out there at the moment (certainly at first glance)

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Bashiar0 said:

sillysally1 said:

Hey guys, things are indeed going well. Spookily enough, I recorded a video this morning and will have it available in a day or so.

I’ve had a quick look and the mega bargains don’t seem to be out there at the moment (certainly at first glance)

Excellent - look forward to watching it!

p.s. if you decide to sell the car in the year - let me know, I'd certainly be interested in it! Alternatively, if you do find any bargains that is too good to turn away, I'd think hard about getting rid of the boxster and getting one! (yes I am the same person who was talking about the boxster on your youtube channel!)

Hello!! . Good to hear from you!

A few people have asked me to keep them informed when/if I come to sell it. I’m hoping it will still be going strong then so will let you know.

My wife has just suggested selling one of our more “practical” cars as one of them just sits on the driveway but I’m still scared every time I fire up the Porsche! :|

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Porsche spend to date (5 months and 2000 miles)

Collection of car from buyer - £260
Tyre (Pirelli P Zero from Black Circles) - £142
Tracking - £42
Internal cubby hinge fix kit - £32.36 from eBay with instructions
Front reflector - £30 from eBay (new)
Fan belt - £16
Engine hood strut - £30
Air conditioning pipe replacement - £310
Air conditioning re-gas - £60
Front number plate backing from eBay - £10
Door innard fix - £15
Bleed nipples from eBay - £22 (not yet fitted)
Under front bonnet grommets from eBay - £9.98 (not yet fitted)
Wipers - ??
Interior bulbs - £10.98
Number plate lights - £61.27
New number plate - £20 (not yet fitted)
Expansion tank - £151.46 (not yet fitted)
Underbody lining wheel arch cover - £40 (not yet fitted)
Rear bumper rail - £34 (not yet fitted)

Cost to date - £1297.05

Including purchase price - £7847.05

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And new video uploaded today with another to follow

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Little addition to the spend...

Porsche spend to date (5 months and 2000 miles)

Collection of car from buyer - £260
Tyre (Pirelli P Zero from Black Circles) - £142
Tracking - £42
Internal cubby hinge fix kit - £32.36 from eBay with instructions
Front reflector - £30 from eBay (new)
Fan belt - £16
Engine hood strut - £30
Air conditioning pipe replacement - £310
Air conditioning re-gas - £60
Front number plate backing from eBay - £10
Door innard fix - £15
Bleed nipples from eBay - £22 (not yet fitted)
Under front bonnet grommets from eBay - £9.98 (not yet fitted)
Wipers - ??
Interior bulbs - £10.98
Number plate lights - £61.27
New number plate - £20 (not yet fitted)
Expansion tank - £151.46 (not yet fitted)
Underbody lining wheel arch cover - £40 (not yet fitted)
Rear bumper rail - £34 (not yet fitted)
Exhaust tips - £64.98 (not yet fitted or delivered, I hope they’re the correct ones!)

Cost to date - £1362.03

Including purchase price - £7912.03

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Check it out, October issue of 911 & Porsche World magazine.

http://www.911porscheworldmag.co.uk/2019/09/05/wha...

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I haven’t actually read it yet though.

Should I mention I’m the one in the hat?

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ATM said:

Why is the grey one there in the pic?

The story focussed on 2 cars. Mine about how I’d bought and how cheap it was while the other car was on sale on eBay for about 9 grand at the time (sold now)

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Read the article now, really like it!

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Condi said:

If the point is really to run it as cheaply as possible, why are you buying replacement items like number plates and exhaust tips when it already has originals still doing their jobs? Or are they needed to get through an MOT or whatever?

The number plate has started to delaminate so I thought I’d get one and put the backing plate in as well (that was it doesn’t curve so much which is what made it so that in the first place. Starting to think about MOT and what not as well.

Valid point about the exhaust tips, I only got those because they were going for a reasonable price, god knows when/if they’ll end up on the car

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GR_TVR said:

What's the latest, OP?

Hi GR_TVR, things have been a bit crazy with home and work but I’ve still been using the car daily. Got a video to upload which I’ll do tomorrow or Wednesday. Couple of incidents to report 😊

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Hello,

Just uploaded another video.

It’s been a manic few weeks but should be calm so I’ll be able to add a few more videos/updates.

I’ve been away for about 10 days and the autumn has set in during that time

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Looking a bit sorry for itself but still fired up!

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Ah yes, I have actually not done anything about that whatsoever and I just wack the heater on max and then top up when it cools down.

Some things are happening which means I’ll have time to do some of the work (and record)...but I’ve been very lax in fixing things but have continued to use it every day

ATM said:

sillysally1 said:

I’ve just driven to Cardiff and started to worry when I was in traffic as the temperature needle headed to the right of the zero...but luckily we started moving again quite quickly, phew!

What happened to your concerns about it over heating?

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outnumbered said:

Spotted! I was on my way out cycling this morning and saw a leaf covered silver 911 parked by a wall, thought it looked familiar from those pics, and checking the plate it's yours. We're just a couple of miles away on the other side of the river...

Edited by outnumbered on Wednesday 6th November 15:15

no way! Small world! 😊

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Interesting, I’ll have to look that up!

outnumbered said:

sillysally1 said:

no way! Small world! ??

Just scanned through your videos and you drive past the end of our road in one of them.

There's another PHer who lives in that old white house on the corner by the church in Pang - he has a thread on here about it.

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Big news! We have a new MOT with only 1x2 advisories!! (Slight corrosion in front metal brake pipes - to be monitored). Will get that sorted.

I am soooo happy (and relieved!)

Still looking sorry for itself...

Edited by sillysally1 on Sunday 17th November 11:22