718 Sound and Constant Whinging !
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Schmed said:
Forgive my candid post, but to me it comes across as nitpicking.......
........Then you get other people piling in talking BS about lights and switches and whatever else they can come up with to criticise because they just don't like the engine change......
I believe you are becoming paranoid. You talk about people talking rubbish and yet you think people criticise “lights and switches and whatever else they can come up with and criticise because they just don’t like the engine change”........Then you get other people piling in talking BS about lights and switches and whatever else they can come up with to criticise because they just don't like the engine change......
Without doubt you win the 2018 prize for the most absurd comment on Pistonheads. The prize is yours.
dreamcar said:
Schmed said:
Forgive my candid post, but to me it comes across as nitpicking.......
........Then you get other people piling in talking BS about lights and switches and whatever else they can come up with to criticise because they just don't like the engine change......
I believe you are becoming paranoid. You talk about people talking rubbish and yet you think people criticise “lights and switches and whatever else they can come up with and criticise because they just don’t like the engine change”........Then you get other people piling in talking BS about lights and switches and whatever else they can come up with to criticise because they just don't like the engine change......
Without doubt you win the 2018 prize for the most absurd comment on Pistonheads. The prize is yours.
HighwayStar said:
dreamcar said:
Schmed said:
Forgive my candid post, but to me it comes across as nitpicking.......
........Then you get other people piling in talking BS about lights and switches and whatever else they can come up with to criticise because they just don't like the engine change......
I believe you are becoming paranoid. You talk about people talking rubbish and yet you think people criticise “lights and switches and whatever else they can come up with and criticise because they just don’t like the engine change”........Then you get other people piling in talking BS about lights and switches and whatever else they can come up with to criticise because they just don't like the engine change......
Without doubt you win the 2018 prize for the most absurd comment on Pistonheads. The prize is yours.
Schmed said:
HighwayStar said:
dreamcar said:
Schmed said:
Forgive my candid post, but to me it comes across as nitpicking.......
........Then you get other people piling in talking BS about lights and switches and whatever else they can come up with to criticise because they just don't like the engine change......
I believe you are becoming paranoid. You talk about people talking rubbish and yet you think people criticise “lights and switches and whatever else they can come up with and criticise because they just don’t like the engine change”........Then you get other people piling in talking BS about lights and switches and whatever else they can come up with to criticise because they just don't like the engine change......
Without doubt you win the 2018 prize for the most absurd comment on Pistonheads. The prize is yours.
Honeywell said:
This thread really puts me off buying a Porsche.
If you want a Porsche, buy it... be it a 718, 981 or whatever. Buy it and enjoy it. Don’t let the silliness here but you off. Just a few touchy, over sensitive sorts here on the defence over a car. A car!There really are more important things to be upset about.
I keep looking at this manual 718:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
A manual five year old 2.7 981 is about £26k. No warranty, 50,000 miles and big bills looming. I keep thinking a £13k stretch seems like a logical thing to do as I can borrow money for 2% to make the stretch,
What would you do?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
A manual five year old 2.7 981 is about £26k. No warranty, 50,000 miles and big bills looming. I keep thinking a £13k stretch seems like a logical thing to do as I can borrow money for 2% to make the stretch,
What would you do?
Honeywell said:
I keep looking at this manual 718:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
A manual five year old 2.7 981 is about £26k. No warranty, 50,000 miles and big bills looming. I keep thinking a £13k stretch seems like a logical thing to do as I can borrow money for 2% to make the stretch,
What would you do?
I'd be tempted to borrow the same money....and get a 981S for £40k...from a Porsche Centre with 2 yr warranty.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
A manual five year old 2.7 981 is about £26k. No warranty, 50,000 miles and big bills looming. I keep thinking a £13k stretch seems like a logical thing to do as I can borrow money for 2% to make the stretch,
What would you do?
I had a 718S on loan for a day this week, did a fair few miles in it.
Also had a 987 Boxster S a while back, loads of 911's etc etc.
Sorry to say, it left me completely cold.
I was hoping I'd like it, but IMO it is a fantastic handling sports car completely ruined by the engine. It really was a huge disappointment.
I can see the appeal for many, quite liked the styling, the quality of the interior was top notch, grip / feel were right up there with pretty much any car I've driven....
However, getting back into the 911 and winding it up through the gears made it all feel special again so I'll thank the 718 for that
It's anyones guess how values will go, but I'd have a tenner on a 40k 981S being worth more in 3 years than a 718 base model (extras aside of course).
Also had a 987 Boxster S a while back, loads of 911's etc etc.
Sorry to say, it left me completely cold.
I was hoping I'd like it, but IMO it is a fantastic handling sports car completely ruined by the engine. It really was a huge disappointment.
I can see the appeal for many, quite liked the styling, the quality of the interior was top notch, grip / feel were right up there with pretty much any car I've driven....
However, getting back into the 911 and winding it up through the gears made it all feel special again so I'll thank the 718 for that
It's anyones guess how values will go, but I'd have a tenner on a 40k 981S being worth more in 3 years than a 718 base model (extras aside of course).
Honeywell said:
Yeah but 40% more torque, means 718 is 981 S performance but typically three years newer with 20,000 fewer miles and some Porsche warranty left to run.
I worry that the 981 prices that have defied gravity for more than a year will start to slide soon.
It's all down to how desirable the cars are when used and with similar mileage. Do you go F6 or F4T? That will be the deciding factor, and based on opinion up to now it would suggest the 981s will do as MrVert summises.I worry that the 981 prices that have defied gravity for more than a year will start to slide soon.
I have this as a courtesy car today...
They were taking the plastic film off it as I was about to drive off. 25 miles on the clock. Base 718.
Noise (or lack of it?) apart, there are two failings which I'll report back on in more detail when I've driven it some more. Only 75 miles so far.
It's to do with the suspension and pedals position.
Oh... and the lack of a top coat over the primer!
They were taking the plastic film off it as I was about to drive off. 25 miles on the clock. Base 718.
Noise (or lack of it?) apart, there are two failings which I'll report back on in more detail when I've driven it some more. Only 75 miles so far.
It's to do with the suspension and pedals position.
Oh... and the lack of a top coat over the primer!
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Honeywell said:
I keep looking at this manual 718:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
A manual five year old 2.7 981 is about £26k. No warranty, 50,000 miles and big bills looming. I keep thinking a £13k stretch seems like a logical thing to do as I can borrow money for 2% to make the stretch,
What would you do?
You already know you want the new and improved car. Unfortunately you’re not going to get permission for that from these guys. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
A manual five year old 2.7 981 is about £26k. No warranty, 50,000 miles and big bills looming. I keep thinking a £13k stretch seems like a logical thing to do as I can borrow money for 2% to make the stretch,
What would you do?
If you’ve got to live with the car daily and you don’t want the interior to feel dated get the 718.
If you like the idea of standing still till you hit 4K revs go for the 981.
Also apparently having to really work the car is a good thing and characterful with this crowed but loads of accessible grunt and everyday usability equals soulless. You can judge for yourself if that makes sense to you.
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