Long time member, new 986 ownership

[rossi1]

After owning my previous BMW E36 328i sport for near 24 years I finally made the move, unexpectedly to the Porsche 986 3.2S.
Previously owned by a bit of a social media influencer , I was approached and asked to do a deal, it was to good to reduce so I made the move and to be fair I haven't looked back !
Although still an older car by todays standards it is superb, a real mid engined sports car, a massive amount was spent on it before I took hold, new brake line throughout, new suspension ( Koni & H&R ) , new brakes, tyres,Dansk Sport Exhaust , wheels bearing, and the big bit...... engine top end rebuild. spending her past life being looked after by Hartech and some other know independent porsche specialists she really is in top form !
Cannot wait for the better weather to come along now !


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IMG_5121 by Ross driscoll, on Flickr

IMG_5125 by Ross driscoll, on Flickr

[Dr G]

Always liked these; from your description the purchase sounds a no-brainer.

Really lovely steering.

[rossi1]

Dr G said:

Always liked these; from your description the purchase sounds a no-brainer.

Really lovely steering.

Exactly this ! the way is handles is just a different ball game to anything I have driven, predictable on the edge, turn in is amazing and enough power to feel fast !

[Kyodo]

Congrats on your 986. I've had my 2001 3.2 manual since 2008 and I love it to bits. Utterly reliable, a great drive and although not 'fast' by modern standards it has enough to put a smile on the face. Although ours has shared its home with some Italian exotica, I've never gotten bored of it. These days it's spending most of its time ragging around the Italian riviera and it still gets more attention than you'd expect. A real modern classic and easy enough to DIY on maintenance and repairs, enjoy!

Edited by Kyodo on Wednesday 4th March 19:26

[ShortBeardy]

Not sure I'd lead with `Long time Member' with this crowd...

but yes, thoroughly enjoyable conveyance.

[crofty1984]

I have a 2.7 and it's a cracking wee thing. Mine needs a bit of love now though.

[Mr Tidy]

Congratulations, that's quite a change from a 328i!

A mate of mine has had one of these a few years, but sadly it has an exhaust problem that looks like an expensive fix.

[rossi1]

ShortBeardy said:

Not sure I'd lead with `Long time Member' with this crowd...

but yes, thoroughly enjoyable conveyance.

Oh I know what they are all like believe me , not that I care for that much

[crofty1984]

rossi1 said:

ShortBeardy said:

Not sure I'd lead with `Long time Member' with this crowd...

but yes, thoroughly enjoyable conveyance.

Oh I know what they are all like believe me , not that I care for that much

Hurr hurr. Long member.