The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T(Vol XIX)

[anonymous-user]

GraemeP said:

It gets too deep, but it was always the poster car as a child, then the car I promised myself if I had the means, and I’ve not done it primarily to prevaricating too often - but then it will be a big deal to me.

I want to buy something to bond with, but as it’s only a toy it needs to have a balance of value and not a big loss if my house of cards were to fall.

It will either be a 997.1 C2S or C4S but MUST have had Hartech full build, or a .2.

BUT it could also be a 993 or a 997 turbo!

Purchase price is pretty open, and I don’t mind maintenance costs, but I want it to work, be ok not been used, but most importantly to stir the soul.

Given my daily is a Diesel T5.1 Transporter I think they will all feel special.

Has to be manual, I think my heart would like 993, right choice is probably 997.2, as .1 full rebuilds at the right price are few and far between.

I've recently come to the conclusion, 997.1 of around 50-60k miles in decent condition with full health check prior to purchase as a long term proposition. If engine goes bang or needs rebuild due to miles then off to hartech it goes. It won't lose any money, you'll get the car you want, it will eventually need a rebuild anyway so what difference does it make.

Look at the prices to rebuild an air cooled car. That'll make you think straight.

[Fast Bug]

I had some serious thoughts about buying this



www.gumtree.com/p/porsche/porsche-997-carrera-s-3....

But out of your shortlist I think I'd be looking at a 993

[L100NYY]

964RS a-like is what I would do

Or a DB7 Superlegerra

[L100NYY]

Do like that yellow 997, colour really suits them imo

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Perfect for a euro jaunt

https://www.dkeng.co.uk/ferrari-sales/950/prestige...

Edited by L100NYY on Sunday 3rd March 09:24

[GraemeP]

Thanks all for the feedback and interest - I’ve been going on about this so long even I’m bored of me 😂

I need to be honest with myself, I need a 997 naturally aspirated, manual S car. Either a .1 with war chest or .2 with risk removed.

I’ve spent too long without anything of high value, so if I go too expensive I think I’d feel it was a waste sitting being used infrequently.

Yes Ben, weekends and a few road trips, track days here and there.

I’ll keep you all posted - my father is desperate for me to get something, would be cool to surprise him for Members Meet!

[McGee_22]

L100NYY said:

Do like that yellow 997, colour really suits them imo

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Perfect for a euro jaunt

https://www.dkeng.co.uk/ferrari-sales/950/prestige...

Lovely from the front and side but is it just me thinks the rear lights look like lego?

[ferrisbueller]

Perversely I think it's the front grille that they got wrong.

[L100NYY]

Yep, front end doesn't quite gel.

Still would though

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Fast Bug said:

I had some serious thoughts about buying this



www.gumtree.com/p/porsche/porsche-997-carrera-s-3....

But out of your shortlist I think I'd be looking at a 993

Someone selling an X50 uprated one on a Facebook group, same wheels and colour but looking for £35k

[ATM]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

Fast Bug said:

I had some serious thoughts about buying this



www.gumtree.com/p/porsche/porsche-997-carrera-s-3....

But out of your shortlist I think I'd be looking at a 993

Someone selling an X50 uprated one on a Facebook group, same wheels and colour but looking for £35k

8 grand option that and Mucho Rare-o

[Diesel Meister]

911s still appeal - if ICE not outlawed and fund allow, I’d still really like one, maybe a 996. Only car though as no allocated parking. It could work once all passengers can get themselves in. I just don’t fancy trying a car seat in the current setup, let alone with fewer doors (plus I have to listen carefully to my timing gear rather than nursery rhymes according to the interweb )

[GraemeP]

Fast Bug said:

I had some serious thoughts about buying this



www.gumtree.com/p/porsche/porsche-997-carrera-s-3....

But out of your shortlist I think I'd be looking at a 993

What would your view on that be, if Porsche replacement engine, was really Porsche were given the car and an engine from a 2007 car and asked to swap them over?

[GTI16V]

Not seen one of these for years.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E12-M535i-5-speed-d...

Edited by GTI16V on Monday 4th March 21:05

[ferrisbueller]

GraemeP said:

Fast Bug said:

I had some serious thoughts about buying this



www.gumtree.com/p/porsche/porsche-997-carrera-s-3....

But out of your shortlist I think I'd be looking at a 993

What would your view on that be, if Porsche replacement engine, was really Porsche were given the car and an engine from a 2007 car and asked to swap them over?

[GraemeP]

ferrisbueller said:

I was lining up to go and view it tomorrow - whilst it wouldn’t have been my colour of choice I could have lived with it, and a Porsche replaced engine 6 years ago would have seen me take the risk - but following the call it’s not for me.

[Fast Bug]

Eh?

I read the advert that Porsche replaced the engine, is that not the case?

[golfer19]

GraemeP said:

ferrisbueller said:

I was lining up to go and view it tomorrow - whilst it wouldn’t have been my colour of choice I could have lived with it, and a Porsche replaced engine 6 years ago would have seen me take the risk - but following the call it’s not for me.

I liked the look of that.
I would assume the engine replacement would have been brand new.

[ATM]

Fast Bug said:

Eh?

I read the advert that Porsche replaced the engine, is that not the case?

Me too

If car on 64 and replaved at 45 then old engine lasted 19. That's my concern with these. 45 is arguably a good run and due for replacement again very soon.

I had one in 2005 and I loved it.

Have you driven one Fast .... Fast Bug - sorry couldn't help it?

[GraemeP]

Unfortunately not a new replacement - also not documented. The supplying seller 6 years ago (neither an OPC or one of the big known indies) had an accident damaged 2007 car, and the speed yellow car had a bore scored engine.

OPC were given both cars and they swapped the power plants over.

If any of you spot anything else, either Hartech swapped .1 or a sensibly priced .2 there’s virtual beers for a heads up!

Thanks all, I thought you’d found me the answer - so close!

[ATM]

GraemeP said:

Unfortunately not a new replacement - also not documented. The supplying seller 6 years ago (neither an OPC or one of the big known indies) had an accident damaged 2007 car, and the speed yellow car had a bore scored engine.

OPC were given both cars and they swapped the power plants over.

If any of you spot anything else, either Hartech swapped .1 or a sensibly priced .2 there’s virtual beers for a heads up!

Thanks all, I thought you’d found me the answer - so close!

I dont think these cars exist and if they do pop up there is a long queue of poeple looking for them.