Looking to buy a 997 Turbo
Discussion
Could someone give me an idea on running costs please:
Avg mpg:
Avg service cost:
Around what sort of mileage is a major service:
Tyres:
Cost of pads/discs:
What's folks opinions on buying from OPC?
Definitely a premium but you do get a 2 year warranty.
What about buying from the likes of 911 Virgin or RSJ? Decent independants with decent warranty?
Would bea Gen 1 so I guess 2006/07.
TIA
Gareth
Avg mpg:
Avg service cost:
Around what sort of mileage is a major service:
Tyres:
Cost of pads/discs:
What's folks opinions on buying from OPC?
Definitely a premium but you do get a 2 year warranty.
What about buying from the likes of 911 Virgin or RSJ? Decent independants with decent warranty?
Would bea Gen 1 so I guess 2006/07.
TIA
Gareth
Gareth135R said:
Could someone give me an idea on running costs please:
Avg mpg:
Avg service cost:
Around what sort of mileage is a major service:
Tyres:
Cost of pads/discs:
What's folks opinions on buying from OPC?
Definitely a premium but you do get a 2 year warranty.
What about buying from the likes of 911 Virgin or RSJ? Decent independants with decent warranty?
Would bea Gen 1 so I guess 2006/07.
TIA
Gareth
Avg mpg: 20? Certainly no more than 22-23 and maybe less with a heavy right foot.Avg mpg:
Avg service cost:
Around what sort of mileage is a major service:
Tyres:
Cost of pads/discs:
What's folks opinions on buying from OPC?
Definitely a premium but you do get a 2 year warranty.
What about buying from the likes of 911 Virgin or RSJ? Decent independants with decent warranty?
Would bea Gen 1 so I guess 2006/07.
TIA
Gareth
Tyres: About £1,000 for all 4?
Don't know about the service costs yet as I have just bought mine. It's an 07 car and is not due another service until 2013 I think. Definitely go for the OPC as the warranty is well worth having. They might cost a bit more (but not that much) but you would want to be covered for that kind of car.
Hi Gareth, I have run a 997 Turbo for four years doing around ten thousand miles a year. The average milage around town has been 24 mph on a run 30 is achievable without trying. I would budget around £1200 To £1500 a year for tyres and servicing. Can not help with brake costs as mine in still on the same pads and discs ( ceramics). The running costs of these cars does not break the bank, I doubt you can buy a car with this performance that has smaller running costs.
The main consideration will be deprecation mine has cost me over ten grand for every year I have owned the car but is a known factor before purchase, like any car of this type you pay to play
If you are buying a series one car at around the fifty mark your depreciation costs will be less than mine (much less). In conclusion the running costs maintenance alone is not ball breaking , if you can afford the depreciation do not hesitate buy one today.
The main consideration will be deprecation mine has cost me over ten grand for every year I have owned the car but is a known factor before purchase, like any car of this type you pay to play
If you are buying a series one car at around the fifty mark your depreciation costs will be less than mine (much less). In conclusion the running costs maintenance alone is not ball breaking , if you can afford the depreciation do not hesitate buy one today.
Lordglenmorangie said:
Hi Gareth, I have run a 997 Turbo for four years doing around ten thousand miles a year. The average milage around town has been 24 mph on a run 30 is achievable without trying. I would budget around £1200 To £1500 a year for tyres and servicing. Can not help with brake costs as mine in still on the same pads and discs ( ceramics). The running costs of these cars does not break the bank, I doubt you can buy a car with this performance that has smaller running costs.
The main consideration will be deprecation mine has cost me over ten grand for every year I have owned the car but is a known factor before purchase, like any car of this type you pay to play
If you are buying a series one car at around the fifty mark your depreciation costs will be less than mine (much less). In conclusion the running costs maintenance alone is not ball breaking , if you can afford the depreciation do not hesitate buy one today.
Impressive running cost my figures were no where near that.The main consideration will be deprecation mine has cost me over ten grand for every year I have owned the car but is a known factor before purchase, like any car of this type you pay to play
If you are buying a series one car at around the fifty mark your depreciation costs will be less than mine (much less). In conclusion the running costs maintenance alone is not ball breaking , if you can afford the depreciation do not hesitate buy one today.
Hi
I have had a similar experience to those above, I only drive mine a couple of times every other month due to working abroad but I'm on a consistant 25mpg, which I find incredible with the performance, I do tend to do longer journeys though. I bought mine in September from an OPC, 57 plate and with actually 2 years and 4 months warranty due to them adding a year to the remaining warranty.
Mine is kept in a pro storage facility while I'm away and would be for sale if you're interested in a nice pampered one, I don't use it enough to justify keeping it really.
Mat
I have had a similar experience to those above, I only drive mine a couple of times every other month due to working abroad but I'm on a consistant 25mpg, which I find incredible with the performance, I do tend to do longer journeys though. I bought mine in September from an OPC, 57 plate and with actually 2 years and 4 months warranty due to them adding a year to the remaining warranty.
Mine is kept in a pro storage facility while I'm away and would be for sale if you're interested in a nice pampered one, I don't use it enough to justify keeping it really.
Mat
Edited by Antarctic Mat on Monday 6th February 11:03
Gareth135R said:
Could someone give me an idea on running costs please:
Avg mpg:
Avg service cost:
Around what sort of mileage is a major service:
Tyres:
Cost of pads/discs:
What's folks opinions on buying from OPC?
Definitely a premium but you do get a 2 year warranty.
What about buying from the likes of 911 Virgin or RSJ? Decent independants with decent warranty?
Would bea Gen 1 so I guess 2006/07.
TIA
Gareth
I have owned mine for 3 years and have averaged around 7k miles per year.Avg mpg:
Avg service cost:
Around what sort of mileage is a major service:
Tyres:
Cost of pads/discs:
What's folks opinions on buying from OPC?
Definitely a premium but you do get a 2 year warranty.
What about buying from the likes of 911 Virgin or RSJ? Decent independants with decent warranty?
Would bea Gen 1 so I guess 2006/07.
TIA
Gareth
Avg mpg:I get around 17mpg mixed use. I fill up for around £75-£80 I get around 180-200miles out of a tank and well over 300miles on the motorway.
Avg service cost: OPC charges around £400 for a minor and £1500 for a major inc sparks.
Around what sort of mileage is a major service: services are every 2 years or 20k miles which ever comes first.
Tyres: Just over a year of road use with michelins
Cost of pads/discs: I'm guessing around £1500 for both fitted. mine are steels and have lasted 3 years and need changing now.
I think wether you buy from an OPC, Indy or private what matters is the history! If the car has been maintained to a high standard that is what matters to me and if it comes with some extended warrenty for peace of mind then great. I have had no warranty for 2 years now and just pocket the £1500 per year for anything that will be needed.
My car has also been tuned for a couple of years and it has been amazing to me.
khushy said:
^all of the above^ but also remember - choose a car that has had £000's spent on it - it will continue to need £000's spent on it!
khushy
I can say that my car has been brilliant (hope I'm not jinxing myself here lol) and apart from insurance, servicing, tyres and now brake pads/discs it has been good to me.khushy
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