On the hunt for a 996 Turbo

[farisj]

Hello......

first post, although been researching these forums, as above title mentions have been looking for one of these for
the last few months, and although plenty about privately, condition really varies, so have decided to spend a little more but get
one from a dealer, a few examples below but not come across the top & bottom dealer in these forums, anyone aware of them?

http://www.imperials.co.uk/usedcar/PORSCHE/911_Tur...

http://www.rsjsportscars.co.uk/used-porsche/porsch...

http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/399/996Tur...

http://www.redlinespecialistcars.co.uk/car.php?id=...

Cheers

FJ

[Vixpy1]

The Redline car seems very pricey

[anonymous-user]

I looked online at stick at Imperials and Redline when I was looking. They struck me as dealers who dabble in Porsches rather than specialise in them. I would stick to RSJ or 911V. I can recommend RSJ very, very highly.

Get a Peter Morgan inspection done pre-purchase wherever you go, including an OPC.

[dazco]

Greg66 said:

Get a Peter Morgan inspection done pre-purchase wherever you go, including an OPC.

Really? Is it really worth it with an OPC car?

[irish boy]

Agreed with rsj, cars are properly prepared and nothing st all is too much work after the sale.

[Magic919]

dazco said:

Greg66 said:

Get a Peter Morgan inspection done pre-purchase wherever you go, including an OPC.

Really? Is it really worth it with an OPC car?

Bit of a moot point with 996 and OPC as they hardly sell any.

[Angelus]

Only approved 996's on sale by OPC are all C4S's. There were 4 of them last week.

[rhkumar]

I like the one at Henry's.

[farisj]

I agree with the comments about RSJ and 911v, if only they were a little
Newer, facelift with nav would have been great. The imperials one ticks all
The boxes except pedigree I guess, but if the above 2 had that car I guess
It would be dearer.....get it inspected and put a opc warranty perhaps, I wonder
If they would negotiate that!!

FJ

[Adam B]

Vixpy1 said:

The Redline car seems very pricey

+1 and with ghastly Techart wheels

[dazco]

farisj said:

I agree with the comments about RSJ and 911v, if only they were a little
Newer, facelift with nav would have been great. The imperials one ticks all
The boxes except pedigree I guess, but if the above 2 had that car I guess
It would be dearer.....get it inspected and put a opc warranty perhaps, I wonder
If they would negotiate that!!

FJ

I certainly do not want you to think I am teaching you to suck eggs, but are you aware that Porsche are rather particular about what they will warranty? I have even heard of cars failing the pre warranty inspection because it did not have a Porsche supplied battery.

[stubbsy996]

rhkumar said:

I like the one at Henry's.

Me too!
If it was me think that's the onr I'd look at first.

[blackburn]

stubbsy996 said:

rhkumar said:

I like the one at Henry's.

Me too!
If it was me think that's the onr I'd look at first.

If that car had a black interior... I'd be tempted!

[daveyb662]

farisj said:

I agree with the comments about RSJ and 911v, if only they were a little
Newer, facelift with nav would have been great. The imperials one ticks all
The boxes except pedigree I guess, but if the above 2 had that car I guess
It would be dearer.....get it inspected and put a opc warranty perhaps, I wonder
If they would negotiate that!!

FJ

Well the rsj one does have nav actually. And is facelift (although I think with the turbo facelift isn't as important).
Also, the imperials one is lapis, which I believe is slightly less desireable come re-sale. But of course if that's the colour you want then go for it!

[6C4GTS]

If you are after a tip - is Richard Hamilton's still on - its disgustingly cheap!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3279381.htm

[farisj]

Having seen the grey interior in the flesh it's not desirable to me
Personally, the RSJ car I have also gone and seen and the interior
Mainly due to the seats have worn quite badly not sure which type
They are but the other style more common on turbos wear really well.

FJ

[Diesel130]

6C4GTS said:

If you are after a tip - is Richard Hamilton's still on - its disgustingly cheap!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3279381.htm

+1. You won't find a better looked-after car than Richard's.

[daveyb662]

Yes by looks of it they are the comfort seats (so you will prefect the winged sports seats I assume). They may also be ruffled leather by looks of the picture...hence the look of being so worn...someone else may confirm that for you.

It certainly isn't easy to search...but its all good fun. Take your time and you will find the right car (perhaps with one or two small compromises).

[Sunnysidebb]

6C4GTS said:

If you are after a tip - is Richard Hamilton's still on - its disgustingly cheap!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3279381.htm

Agreed, a real bargain here. Some one is going to get themselves an excellent example for buttons.
Hope it sells soon.
Frank

[Rockster]

dazco said:

I certainly do not want you to think I am teaching you to suck eggs, but are you aware that Porsche are rather particular about what they will warranty? I have even heard of cars failing the pre warranty inspection because it did not have a Porsche supplied battery.

Things appear to be different in the UK. My 03 Turbo came with a non-factory battery and the car was CPO'd (2 years, 100K miles with just 10K miles on the car when I bought it) and the battery went weak and was diagnosed as bad.

But the CPO did *not* cover the battery. I had to pay for a new battery, non-OEM battery (in fact the same brand that was in the car and bad).

The dealer stopped using OEM batteries due to the OEM battery's bad rep which I think is uncalled for but won't go into this at this time.

Sincerely,

Rockster.