997 - Carreras s - is 25k realistic?

[dank]

So, financial change of plans means that I am now looking at getting a 997 Carrera s later this year. Ideal spec, black, black interior, or blue with black interior and s rather than non s Carerra. Dreams of a 40k 996 gt3 have flown away, but I am not unhappy with the performance, looks and comfort of the 997 at all !!

So my budget will be 25k max, with a little extra maybe ..... Is this going to be a realistic proposition, or am I dreaming of getting a good in for that price.

Cayman s still looks attractive, although I want the 911 experience, and the performance is staggering in the Carerra s.

If I get a Peter Morgan inspection and buy from some where reputable, jzm, 911 virgin etc as well, will this negate any possible massive engine failure worries, potential crippling bills? I am unsure what causes the dreaded 911 engine failures, and is there anything I can do to ensure not getting caught out.

Any advice will help, as I am very keen on some form of Porsche this year, the vx220 just isn't doing it for me anymore.

[markiii]

have seen them that cheap, but to be honest its the exception rather than the rule

[dank]

Is 30k more realistic, I don't want to scrape the barrel choose wise

[rimkah]

wait buy from opc

[V8KSN]

I would say £30k is a lot more realistic if you are looking for a well looked after example from a reputable Indy.

Sure, you can buy one for cheaper like £22k but if you do and something goes wrong, where do you go from there?

[NIgt3]

I would say a yes, I seen a red 22,000 mile 997s think it was 2006 for sale here in n.ireland for 25k, looked mint

[Markh]

NIgt3 said:

I would say a yes, I seen a red 22,000 mile 997s think it was 2006 for sale here in n.ireland for 25k, looked mint

Do you mind me asking where?

[dank]

Sounds like I'd better save!
Really think OPC or specialist is the route for me, so 30k looks like it will geta nice spec 911,

[Vroomer]

There are lots on Autotrader under £25k.

[Markh]

NIgt3 said:

I would say a yes, I seen a red 22,000 mile 997s think it was 2006 for sale here in n.ireland for 25k, looked mint

Do you mind me asking where?

[Manks]

dank said:

So, financial change of plans means that I am now looking at getting a 997 Carrera s later this year. Ideal spec, black, black interior, or blue with black interior and s rather than non s Carerra. Dreams of a 40k 996 gt3 have flown away, but I am not unhappy with the performance, looks and comfort of the 997 at all !!

So my budget will be 25k max, with a little extra maybe ..... Is this going to be a realistic proposition, or am I dreaming of getting a good in for that price.

Cayman s still looks attractive, although I want the 911 experience, and the performance is staggering in the Carerra s.

If I get a Peter Morgan inspection and buy from some where reputable, jzm, 911 virgin etc as well, will this negate any possible massive engine failure worries, potential crippling bills? I am unsure what causes the dreaded 911 engine failures, and is there anything I can do to ensure not getting caught out.

Any advice will help, as I am very keen on some form of Porsche this year, the vx220 just isn't doing it for me anymore.

You'll get a 997 for £25k but it won't be the cream of the crop.

Don't get hung up about buying from a dealer, if you can buy one with Porsche warranty. At the risk of turning this into an advert I have an 06 car with a very good spec and 25k miles (black / black) with Porsche warranty and I will likely end up selling it for slightly more than the higher of the two prices you mentioned. Not a lot more.

My personal view is that if you buy a cheap Porsche it will always be a cheap one, a better one will usually retain more value. Buy on spec and condition rather than price, a few thousand pounds extra to buy the best car is insignificant in the bigger picture.

[Tydeides]

I was offered £27k by my OPC for trading in my 06 997 C4S. As it is now worth so little I'll just keep it, I'm going to buy an Exige as a toy to go with it

The reality is there will be opportunities in your price range. But be aware that running costs are about 4 times those of your VX220!

[belfry]

OPC suggested £25k for my 2006 997 C4S with 48,000 miles and Porsche warranty. I will also be keeping it for a year or two. Great cars.

[scotpak]

this one seems pretty good & close to 25k??

and silver is easier to keep clean?? hint hint

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3573030.htm

[dazco]

scotpak said:

this one seems pretty good & close to 25k??

and silver is easier to keep clean?? hint hint

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3573030.htm

That is a good car at a good price.

[dank]

I appreciate running costs will be higher than my vx, insurance is group 12 i think, £400 fully comp! The 911, will be more like £1200, also servicing, tyres etc for the 911 will be significantly higher. I have been lucky with the vx220, in over 5 years of ownership, tyres, insurance and the £125 per year service are all it's really needed, mainly due to hardly driving it ! I am aiming at driving the 911 more often, as it's a lof more comfortable / practical! Are there any running costs i am not factoring in? would 2-3k per year cover most things in your opinions!?

[scotpak]

All 4 tyres are around £1100
Discs and pads are around £1200-1300 (but obviously not an annual cost)

Mpg of car is around 20 so fuel is expensive

Servicing can cost 500-1000 (but its only every 2 years!!!)

If you decide to extend warranty its 1000 pounds + 200-300 for 111 point inspection

Obviously porsche parts cost alot more compared to vx

[Vroomer]

Manks said:

You'll get a 997 for £25k but it won't be the cream of the crop.

I think the example above shows you're wrong.

[F3RNANDO]

dank said:

So my budget will be 25k max, with a little extra maybe

Make scotpak a happy man!
Split the difference shall we say 25750?

[roygarth]

dazco said:

That is a good car at a good price.

Do Porsche recommend servicing every 2 years - it used to be annually?