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chrisABP said:
Really looking forward to getting it once Tom has sorted the new head unit install for me. The car ticks all my boxes and the spec works for me, R's with manual box and arguably the essential options are rare cars in the UK so I acted quickly to secure this car.
What did you buy in the end and what swung your decision?
Is the previous owner (6 years) on pistonheads by any chance?
If it's the white Cayman R that 911 V have had in for a couple of months I can probably put you in touch with the previous owner. He's a friend of a mate of mine that lives in Sandbach. My pal was offered the car but already has a considerable fleet, f430 man, Carrera 4 993, 106 rallye and is rebuilding his caterham academy car so the timing wasn't ideal. Think he's wishing he'd bought it. Me and Adam Melvster who brings his cars to you did the NC500 withnthe fez owner, Al,in the summer and we were only discussing your purchase on Friday. I'd like one at some point. Will be bringing my 911 to,you for Geo after OPC cocked it up come spring and new tyre. Let me know.What did you buy in the end and what swung your decision?
Is the previous owner (6 years) on pistonheads by any chance?
jbaddeley said:
If it's the white Cayman R that 911 V have had in for a couple of months I can probably put you in touch with the previous owner. He's a friend of a mate of mine that lives in Sandbach. My pal was offered the car but already has a considerable fleet, f430 man, Carrera 4 993, 106 rallye and is rebuilding his caterham academy car so the timing wasn't ideal. Think he's wishing he'd bought it. Me and Adam Melvster who brings his cars to you did the NC500 withnthe fez owner, Al,in the summer and we were only discussing your purchase on Friday. I'd like one at some point. Will be bringing my 911 to,you for Geo after OPC cocked it up come spring and new tyre. Let me know.
Yes it’s the white R that 911V has since mid December. RO61 SVEIt’s always nice to touch base with the previous owner when you buy a car so would appreciate if you could help with that. PM me his details or pass my details on to him if you would.
Know Adam well, it’s a small World us pistonheaders live in! Have replaced my GT4 with the R and a ‘family friendly’ E92 M3 coupe Competition pack!
Let me know when you want the 911 looking at, always happy to work on local enthusiasts cars.
Cheers, Chris
Porsche911R said:
James Littlejohn said:
Exhaust system, flange nuts corroded.
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yep they all do that made of crap metal :-( they do that after 2 years let alone 7.
So my R is being delivered tomorrow from 911V and I have to say I’m really looking forward to getting to know it.
Lack of Nav/phone/DAB/Bluetooth/iPod connection has been rectified with a Kenwood DNX-5170DABS head unit which includes the exceptional (compared with Porsche PCM) Garmin fully updatable sat-nav and Apple car play. This gives me the only features that this car’s spec was missing for me. Car is great spec (has the essentials in my opinion - buckets, manual, PSE, short shift, Spyders, Sports chrono, air-con, Alcantara package), just 2 owners, low mileage, fantastic condition & history - even with annual oil changes between the OPC services!
I’ve even lined up a nice treat for it once the V5 is in my name with an R related private plate.
Some pics....
Lack of Nav/phone/DAB/Bluetooth/iPod connection has been rectified with a Kenwood DNX-5170DABS head unit which includes the exceptional (compared with Porsche PCM) Garmin fully updatable sat-nav and Apple car play. This gives me the only features that this car’s spec was missing for me. Car is great spec (has the essentials in my opinion - buckets, manual, PSE, short shift, Spyders, Sports chrono, air-con, Alcantara package), just 2 owners, low mileage, fantastic condition & history - even with annual oil changes between the OPC services!
I’ve even lined up a nice treat for it once the V5 is in my name with an R related private plate.
Some pics....
Edited by chrisABP on Thursday 1st February 16:24
boxsey said:
Nice one Chris, look forward to your thoughts. 
And I see that your GT4 has now been sold by Chester....I believe the new owner managed to get a little off the price they were asking for it.
Chester were being greedy on the price, should have been advertised at £92,500 which I think was probably closer to the selling price. Do you know the new owner? A great car..... And I see that your GT4 has now been sold by Chester....I believe the new owner managed to get a little off the price they were asking for it.chrisABP said:
boxsey said:
Nice one Chris, look forward to your thoughts. And I see that your GT4 has now been sold by Chester....I believe the new owner managed to get a little off the price they were asking for it.
Chester were being greedy on the price, should have been advertised at £92,500 which I think was probably closer to the selling price. Do you know the new owner? A great car..... And I see that your GT4 has now been sold by Chester....I believe the new owner managed to get a little off the price they were asking for it.Decided to keep mine atm got a brake kit coming to combat the cars weakpoint, and a upsize in disk size should help with heat issues, looking forward to the results.
Spent 8 hours cleaning it now the last few weeks and it was too good to sell lol.
Unlike my GT4 the R is now not an easy car to buy/replace. I made the mistake once before I need to be sure this time and I will not know for sure till I have ran the GT3 for a bit.
We need to get an R meet sorted in Spring.
Still think it’s the best road fun drivers car available.
Spent 8 hours cleaning it now the last few weeks and it was too good to sell lol.
Unlike my GT4 the R is now not an easy car to buy/replace. I made the mistake once before I need to be sure this time and I will not know for sure till I have ran the GT3 for a bit.
We need to get an R meet sorted in Spring.
Still think it’s the best road fun drivers car available.
chrisABP said:
So my R is being delivered tomorrow from 911V and I have to say I’m really looking forward to getting to know it.
Lack of Nav/phone/DAB/Bluetooth/iPod connection has been rectified with a Kenwood DNX-5170DABS head unit which includes the exceptional (compared with Porsche PCM) Garmin fully updatable sat-nav and Apple car play. This gives me the only features that this car’s spec was missing for me. Car is great spec (has the essentials in my opinion - buckets, manual, PSE, short shift, Spyders, Sports chrono, air-con, Alcantara package), just 2 owners, low mileage, fantastic condition & history - even with annual oil changes between the OPC services!
I’ve even lined up a nice treat for it once the V5 is in my name with an R related private plate.
Some pics....
Did it have Bose system before?Lack of Nav/phone/DAB/Bluetooth/iPod connection has been rectified with a Kenwood DNX-5170DABS head unit which includes the exceptional (compared with Porsche PCM) Garmin fully updatable sat-nav and Apple car play. This gives me the only features that this car’s spec was missing for me. Car is great spec (has the essentials in my opinion - buckets, manual, PSE, short shift, Spyders, Sports chrono, air-con, Alcantara package), just 2 owners, low mileage, fantastic condition & history - even with annual oil changes between the OPC services!
I’ve even lined up a nice treat for it once the V5 is in my name with an R related private plate.
Some pics....
Edited by chrisABP on Thursday 1st February 16:24
ajondyh said:
chrisABP said:
So my R is being delivered tomorrow from 911V and I have to say I’m really looking forward to getting to know it.
Lack of Nav/phone/DAB/Bluetooth/iPod connection has been rectified with a Kenwood DNX-5170DABS head unit which includes the exceptional (compared with Porsche PCM) Garmin fully updatable sat-nav and Apple car play. This gives me the only features that this car’s spec was missing for me. Car is great spec (has the essentials in my opinion - buckets, manual, PSE, short shift, Spyders, Sports chrono, air-con, Alcantara package), just 2 owners, low mileage, fantastic condition & history - even with annual oil changes between the OPC services!
I’ve even lined up a nice treat for it once the V5 is in my name with an R related private plate.
Some pics....
Did it have Bose system before?Lack of Nav/phone/DAB/Bluetooth/iPod connection has been rectified with a Kenwood DNX-5170DABS head unit which includes the exceptional (compared with Porsche PCM) Garmin fully updatable sat-nav and Apple car play. This gives me the only features that this car’s spec was missing for me. Car is great spec (has the essentials in my opinion - buckets, manual, PSE, short shift, Spyders, Sports chrono, air-con, Alcantara package), just 2 owners, low mileage, fantastic condition & history - even with annual oil changes between the OPC services!
I’ve even lined up a nice treat for it once the V5 is in my name with an R related private plate.
Some pics....
Edited by chrisABP on Thursday 1st February 16:24
Bose does sound great imo a massive step up with a tweak, the GT4 was not good in the sound dept, but we don't buy these cars for ICE do we,
I would miss BOSE though I use my R a lot and it does sound great, Bass dropped -2 and treble up + 3 and it's a nice sound. (most cars have loudness on and boom or base up too much then people say BOSE sounds crap !! ) It's night and day better over Sound pack plus for sure.
I have again speced it in my GT3 as imo I think it's worth it , there were no options on the GT4.
I would miss BOSE though I use my R a lot and it does sound great, Bass dropped -2 and treble up + 3 and it's a nice sound. (most cars have loudness on and boom or base up too much then people say BOSE sounds crap !! ) It's night and day better over Sound pack plus for sure.
I have again speced it in my GT3 as imo I think it's worth it , there were no options on the GT4.
Edited by Porsche911R on Friday 2nd February 09:29
Porsche911R said:
Bose does sound great imo a massive step up with a tweak, the GT4 was not good in the sound dept, but we don't buy these cars for ICE do we,
I would miss BOSE though I use my R a lot and it does sound great, Bass dropped -2 and treble up + 3 and it's a nice sound. (most cars have loudness on and boom or base up too much then people say BOSE sounds crap !! ) It's night and day better over Sound pack plus for sure.
I have again speced it in my GT3 as imo I think it's worth it , there were no options on the GT4.
Have you wadded the Sub woofer I would miss BOSE though I use my R a lot and it does sound great, Bass dropped -2 and treble up + 3 and it's a nice sound. (most cars have loudness on and boom or base up too much then people say BOSE sounds crap !! ) It's night and day better over Sound pack plus for sure.
I have again speced it in my GT3 as imo I think it's worth it , there were no options on the GT4.
Edited by Porsche911R on Friday 2nd February 09:29
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