GT3 prices going up
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Familymad said:
I didn't finish his film as it was all talking and not much reviewing. What was the general gist?
That the car is stunning and should be purchased with haste. Plus the exhaust note and colour were terrific. It's a shame he talks like a staccato machine gun, his delivery is wearing at times but there is some sense/reasoning to his choices.
The other you tuber I struggle with is the giddy sod on Seen through glass...
Familymad said:
Did he cover off the nervy feeling buying one gives you with impending engine failures …. that’s where I am at the moment. Feels like a 720 would be less likely to implode.
I think he was suggesting sticking to 991.2 might help, god knows what's going to happen if they develop as many issues!Familymad said:
Did he cover off the nervy feeling buying one gives you with impending engine failures …. that’s where I am at the moment. Feels like a 720 would be less likely to implode.
The other niggles with 720s are paint and glass related from what I gather. Not heard of many engines popping unless tuned. Are you covered by warranty or facing a big 'ol bill?
To be fair on the old beetle, I would have it with a warranty. The draw for me was 4.0 and manual. Seeing how many have issues with rev range, that seems like a risk. I can deal with paint and trim, it’s like our Tesla. But major mechanicals become a real bore with cars off the road for long periods. Centre lock wheels would have put me off being in a europcar hack for months.
Of the 3 Macca owners I know, all have had a perfect time with engine and box. One had a panel repainted. One had a window rattle. All three do 8k per annum and use the car which appears to be a good thing bar depreciation.one self warranty and two with McLaren warranty.
Don’t hear much from my Aston mates bar one with a ‘ticking’ noise V12… oh er
But it’s the community of 911 GT that seem to have most engine issues and that’s a surprise to me thinking they were the bombproof option.
Of the 3 Macca owners I know, all have had a perfect time with engine and box. One had a panel repainted. One had a window rattle. All three do 8k per annum and use the car which appears to be a good thing bar depreciation.one self warranty and two with McLaren warranty.
Don’t hear much from my Aston mates bar one with a ‘ticking’ noise V12… oh er
But it’s the community of 911 GT that seem to have most engine issues and that’s a surprise to me thinking they were the bombproof option.
Familymad said:
To be fair on the old beetle, I would have it with a warranty. The draw for me was 4.0 and manual. Seeing how many have issues with rev range, that seems like a risk. I can deal with paint and trim, it’s like our Tesla. But major mechanicals become a real bore with cars off the road for long periods. Centre lock wheels would have put me off being in a europcar hack for months.
Of the 3 Macca owners I know, all have had a perfect time with engine and box. One had a panel repainted. One had a window rattle. All three do 8k per annum and use the car which appears to be a good thing bar depreciation.one self warranty and two with McLaren warranty.
Don’t hear much from my Aston mates bar one with a ‘ticking’ noise V12… oh er
But it’s the community of 911 GT that seem to have most engine issues and that’s a surprise to me thinking they were the bombproof option.
Pretty fair summary tbh. I went 570s over a 991.1 for that reason. I would at some point like a .2 though.Of the 3 Macca owners I know, all have had a perfect time with engine and box. One had a panel repainted. One had a window rattle. All three do 8k per annum and use the car which appears to be a good thing bar depreciation.one self warranty and two with McLaren warranty.
Don’t hear much from my Aston mates bar one with a ‘ticking’ noise V12… oh er
But it’s the community of 911 GT that seem to have most engine issues and that’s a surprise to me thinking they were the bombproof option.
Tbh I think if I go for one it will be a .2 and get rid when it would still be able to get another 4 years warranty, I think the biggest issue with these cars is the tech and engine issues when you can no longer get a warranty.
I know failures are few and far between but that doesn’t help if you haven’t a war chest of 70k just incase.
I know failures are few and far between but that doesn’t help if you haven’t a war chest of 70k just incase.
It is very funny that Porsche have built this fantastic ‘reputation’ for reliability/ bombproof-ness.
Where does it come from? Motorsport/endurance racing?
… where they rebuild the whole car after every event or is it from the internet myth that 80% of Porsche ever built are still in operating order today.
Marketing is very powerful.
Where does it come from? Motorsport/endurance racing?
… where they rebuild the whole car after every event or is it from the internet myth that 80% of Porsche ever built are still in operating order today.
Marketing is very powerful.
Familymad said:
Did he cover off the nervy feeling buying one gives you with impending engine failures …. that’s where I am at the moment. Feels like a 720 would be less likely to implode.
He does make reference to the engine issues of the .1, and does suggest that the .2 engine isn't without issue but this is purely based on internet research. I was seriously considering a gen1 but I think the engine issues would do nothing for my anxiety and the budget can't stretch to a gen2. I would never buy one without a Porsche warranty and with the early cars, this takes them to 2028/29 for the extended warranty. I'm not sure what will happen with values around then without a cost effective rebuild alternative from an indy. I have heard from some owners that they will sell their .1 around 2 -3 years before the extended warranty period ends, just in case values take a dive, or it becomes more difficult to sell.
200Plus Club said:
Familymad said:
Did he cover off the nervy feeling buying one gives you with impending engine failures …. that’s where I am at the moment. Feels like a 720 would be less likely to implode.
The other niggles with 720s are paint and glass related from what I gather. Not heard of many engines popping unless tuned. Are you covered by warranty or facing a big 'ol bill?
t engine coolant hose connectors replaced. That's the only issue I have ever seen with them on track and, sadly, it's a 'known' problem with most McLarens.Familymad said:
To be fair on the old beetle, I would have it with a warranty. The draw for me was 4.0 and manual. Seeing how many have issues with rev range, that seems like a risk. I can deal with paint and trim, it’s like our Tesla. But major mechanicals become a real bore with cars off the road for long periods. Centre lock wheels would have put me off being in a europcar hack for months.
Of the 3 Macca owners I know, all have had a perfect time with engine and box. One had a panel repainted. One had a window rattle. All three do 8k per annum and use the car which appears to be a good thing bar depreciation.one self warranty and two with McLaren warranty.
Don’t hear much from my Aston mates bar one with a ‘ticking’ noise V12… oh er
But it’s the community of 911 GT that seem to have most engine issues and that’s a surprise to me thinking they were the bombproof option.
So how many 991.2 engine issues are you personally aware of?Of the 3 Macca owners I know, all have had a perfect time with engine and box. One had a panel repainted. One had a window rattle. All three do 8k per annum and use the car which appears to be a good thing bar depreciation.one self warranty and two with McLaren warranty.
Don’t hear much from my Aston mates bar one with a ‘ticking’ noise V12… oh er
But it’s the community of 911 GT that seem to have most engine issues and that’s a surprise to me thinking they were the bombproof option.
How many manuals have you seen the Rev reports on which have RR4 on?
Familymad said:
2x 991.2 engine changes. I have looked at 11 with a mix of gearboxes.
2x 991.2 manual with rev report 4. They were not the above vehicles.
Interest 2, were there 600 Uk cars delivered? Where they 3’s or RS aswell? 2x 991.2 manual with rev report 4. They were not the above vehicles.
Not that bad odds, be good if we could keep a register and see how big or small the issue is . I’m aware of 2 aswell expect they could be the same. A blue car up for sale at moment and a very low mileage example which 9 excellence delt with.
Do you have anymore details what the failure where, it would be interesting
Gear boxes 11 any details what the issues were?
As for over revs, it hard to blame the car for human error. Out of interest do other sport car manufacturers make this info available?
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