997.1, keep and add the miles or trade for 997.2?
Discussion
I've recently come to the realisation that the best way for me to enjoy my 911 (997) is on road trips to the continent (ie: Alps). I enjoy these more than weekend drives in UK, track days, shows etc.
My car is now on almost 58k miles, its a 2006 C4S. I love the colour/spec and its in great condition with everything working etc, no work needed at the moment.
However, I've been considering selling it while it still has 'saleable mileage' and retains some value. I would then add ~£15k and get a Gen 2 car with lower miles (and, big plus, the more reliable 9A1 engine).
On the one hand, I love my 997 and don't particularly want to sell it. On the other hand, I'm concerned of the potential engine issues rearing their head as I pile on the miles coupled with the fact that a "high miler" will be worth considerably less.
Would welcome any thoughts!
RiccardoG said:
I've recently come to the realisation that the best way for me to enjoy my 911 (997) is on road trips to the continent (ie: Alps). I enjoy these more than weekend drives in UK, track days, shows etc.
My car is now on almost 58k miles, its a 2006 C4S. I love the colour/spec and its in great condition with everything working etc, no work needed at the moment.
However, I've been considering selling it while it still has 'saleable mileage' and retains some value. I would then add ~£15k and get a Gen 2 car with lower miles (and, big plus, the more reliable 9A1 engine).
On the one hand, I love my 997 and don't particularly want to sell it. On the other hand, I'm concerned of the potential engine issues rearing their head as I pile on the miles coupled with the fact that a "high miler" will be worth considerably less.
Would welcome any thoughts!
I am in a similar quandary. Fortunately I actually prefer driving the 997.1 over the 997.2. And since we love the spec of ours we are going to keep it. If the engine lets go, then off to Hartech for full Monty rebuild, and still got change to spare from upgrading to 997.2.My car is now on almost 58k miles, its a 2006 C4S. I love the colour/spec and its in great condition with everything working etc, no work needed at the moment.
However, I've been considering selling it while it still has 'saleable mileage' and retains some value. I would then add ~£15k and get a Gen 2 car with lower miles (and, big plus, the more reliable 9A1 engine).
On the one hand, I love my 997 and don't particularly want to sell it. On the other hand, I'm concerned of the potential engine issues rearing their head as I pile on the miles coupled with the fact that a "high miler" will be worth considerably less.
Would welcome any thoughts!
It's a keeper
C4S cab on 55 plate, 68k miles and in same situation as OP. I've decided to wait and try a 991 manual shifter when I see a S/H one. If I don't get on with the new 7 speed box then at that point look for newish Gen2 manual. I had a 991 PDK for a weekend and as good as it was still prefere stick shift.
I'm not worried about my 911 carring mileage but at this time could not see the benefit from spending £30k+ on something very similar to what I already have in the drive.
Better to spend it on an addition such as. 993, or early Aston V8V IMO
dw
I'm not worried about my 911 carring mileage but at this time could not see the benefit from spending £30k+ on something very similar to what I already have in the drive.
Better to spend it on an addition such as. 993, or early Aston V8V IMO
dw
FeelingLucky said:
I'm kind of the exact opposite of the above poster, I MUCH prefered the Gen2, I think it's a large step from the Gen1 in every respect.
I only went for a test drive to see for myself the differences, and I was so blown away, I did the deal and bought the car.
Perhaps I should try another one - I really didn't notice much difference on the road, but thought the engine had lost some of its character. I only went for a test drive to see for myself the differences, and I was so blown away, I did the deal and bought the car.
drmark said:
FeelingLucky said:
I'm kind of the exact opposite of the above poster, I MUCH prefered the Gen2, I think it's a large step from the Gen1 in every respect.
I only went for a test drive to see for myself the differences, and I was so blown away, I did the deal and bought the car.
Perhaps I should try another one - I really didn't notice much difference on the road, but thought the engine had lost some of its character. I only went for a test drive to see for myself the differences, and I was so blown away, I did the deal and bought the car.
£8k at Hartech for a rebuild not the end of the world
Carl_Docklands said:
I would trade for a Gen2, it is the pinnacle.
Was in exactly the same position as the OP just before Christmas as my OPC warranty was about to expire on my immaculate 32,000 mile 997 C2s and I then saw a 22,000 mile 59 reg GEN2 C2S at OPC Tonbridge.Car was very similar spec to mine except for Bose cd player and self dimming mirror, which were not deal breakers as the car is as new with new tyres, good brakes, and the warranty.
To cut the story short, did the deal after a test drive and am as pleased as punch ,car is 25% better in every way especially ride quality , but do agree that engine is very different to gen1-- more overall grunt in gen 2 but not as sonorous as earlier car especially lower in the rev range.
Will be looking to keep car for 3 years until I see a Gen2 GTS or GT3 for £40 to £45k.
Values of the 997.2 are only set to head one way. North!
Last of the 911's with proper steering, the last of the 911's with a proper manual gearbox (none of this 7 speed lunacy).
Excluding the 996 and 997 GT/Turbo models the 997.2 is the only one of the water cooled models with engine internals NOT made of Cadbury's diary milk. The less said about the 991 model the better!
Trade up today before it is too late. Then sit back, put your feet up, light that cigar and wear a smug grin safe in the knowledge you've got the pick of the modern range.
Last of the 911's with proper steering, the last of the 911's with a proper manual gearbox (none of this 7 speed lunacy).
Excluding the 996 and 997 GT/Turbo models the 997.2 is the only one of the water cooled models with engine internals NOT made of Cadbury's diary milk. The less said about the 991 model the better!
Trade up today before it is too late. Then sit back, put your feet up, light that cigar and wear a smug grin safe in the knowledge you've got the pick of the modern range.
Bubba Zanetti said:
Values of the 997.2 are only set to head one way. North!
Last of the 911's with proper steering, the last of the 911's with a proper manual gearbox (none of this 7 speed lunacy).
Excluding the 996 and 997 GT/Turbo models the 997.2 is the only one of the water cooled models with engine internals NOT made of Cadbury's diary milk. The less said about the 991 model the better!
Trade up today before it is too late. Then sit back, put your feet up, light that cigar and wear a smug grin safe in the knowledge you've got the pick of the modern range.
Hope you are right Bubba! Should have added mine is a manual with heated sport seats which took a little finding as a lot of cars have PDK which is perfectly ok if you do a lot of town driving.Last of the 911's with proper steering, the last of the 911's with a proper manual gearbox (none of this 7 speed lunacy).
Excluding the 996 and 997 GT/Turbo models the 997.2 is the only one of the water cooled models with engine internals NOT made of Cadbury's diary milk. The less said about the 991 model the better!
Trade up today before it is too late. Then sit back, put your feet up, light that cigar and wear a smug grin safe in the knowledge you've got the pick of the modern range.
David W. said:
IMI A said:
Its as big as a Jumbo.
I managed to pilot one for a couple of days without getting it wedged in anywhere. But agree they are getting big enough. Cayman is the answer if you want smaller I guess.dw
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