Anyone have an outlook for old Sports Series range?

[Mwn11]

Yeah 1400 miles from when I bought it since 2020... Seems like a waste

I thought it was probably seals as im guessing it was sat for a while but ive been trying to use it every weekend so hopefully when I get it back this wont be an issue again.

[Streetbeat]

Mwn11 said:

Dropped mine in yesterday as the AC didnt feel cold enough. Birmingham rang back and said suspected leak so they're going to fix that.

Common issue or?

I had a split hose it my 2017 last year, it was a pain to diagnose as it was behind the rear quater panel.

[Mwn11]

Had a call this morning saying they ordered the part yesterday afternoon and I can collect it this evening.

Seriously impressed with the turn around.

[MannyLon]

Mwn11 said:

Had a call this morning saying they ordered the part yesterday afternoon and I can collect it this evening.

Seriously impressed with the turn around.

Which Dealer?

[Mwn11]

Birmingham

[justin220]

Had a mini run out today with a mate in his GT4.

Interesting to see how different two cars can be at the same price point..

[PinkHouse]

Is this the cheapest sports series so far at sub-70k for an early 540C?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306098...

[macdeb]

Mwn11 said:

Had a call this morning saying they ordered the part yesterday afternoon and I can collect it this evening.

Seriously impressed with the turn around.

In my own experience, I have nothing other than great things to say out McBrum. Great bunch.

[TBCTBC]

PinkHouse said:

Is this the cheapest sports series so far at sub-70k for an early 540C?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306098...

Yes but the ad doesn’t mention a full service history which is usually a good thing to promote.

Cheapest 540c I’ve seen though.

[fridaypassion]

justin220 said:

Had a mini run out today with a mate in his GT4.

Interesting to see how different two cars can be at the same price point..

I would imagine you spent a lot of time pulled dover waiting for him to catch up?

[justin220]

fridaypassion said:

I would imagine you spent a lot of time pulled dover waiting for him to catch up?

Ha! I actually drove the GT4, just to get a taste on what it's like.

Being honest, Porsche has never really interested me as a toy car. We have a cayenne as our family car which is utterly brilliant but I've just never quite felt any 'want' for a 911/Cayman. Possibly because they are everywhere near me. I've driven a Boxster S previously and was really disappointed. Really don't get the hype.

The GT4 on the other hand I thought was absolutely superb. It was so refreshing driving a good manual, with a decent sounding engine. The interior felt much better than the McLaren aswell, the bucket seats particularly make it feel a real event. Not convinced on the GT4 looks, specifically the rear spoiler. The rest of the car looks great but the spoiler really looks like an after thought.

Needed a good foot of revs to get it moving but guess that's half the enjoyment.. I'll be honest I think I prefer the 540C delivery, just. Definitely for day to day, but I dare say the GT4 would be tremendous fun on a long spirited drive

Fascinating how two cars at the same price point aimed at similar markets can be so different. I was very impressed

[fridaypassion]

GT4 is a great car its the best car Porsche make (don't tell the deluded 911 owners though!)

[MannyLon]

Not sure I’d say the interior is better in the GT4. Own a 718 4 and recently picked up a 570 spider.

[MannyLon]

fridaypassion said:

GT4 is a great car its the best car Porsche make (don't tell the deluded 911 owners though!)

Agreed.

[BobM]

MannyLon said:

Not sure I’d say the interior is better in the GT4. Own a 718 4 and recently picked up a 570 spider.

Agreed, I came from GT4 to 600LT and think the McLaren interior nicer. Sounds like maybe the bucket seats swung it for Justin, whereas the LT has the P1 bucket seats anyway. I think the Porsche 918 buckets are slightly more comfortable than the P1 seats - bit more padding I think - but there isn't much in it.

[dng992]

Im the original thread poster and yesterday finally got my new to me 570s, 2017, coupe. Sealed the deal on this one in 1 week

Its been many months of research so I feel I've had the car for much longer - staring at autotrader, researching independent service options, countless hours on youtube

Even despite seeing so many colours/views/opinions online, seeing the car in the flesh was startling - and I get why people say its a whole different theatre and spectacle (sorry porsche), pictures just don't convey that completely

Ive signed up to Mclaren Owners club? awaiting approval, so hopefuully will be at some events. Anyone in London area or events nearby happy to connect.

Any tips for a new 570s owner? even stupid trivial things - I would honestly appreciate

I will be using the car multiple times a week (its my only car), aiming for 4k+ miles a year

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[Mwn11]

Congrats!! Get some pics up!


I popped over to Caffeine and Machine last night and was talking to some people including a 720s owner. Have to say have only had positive comments from people so far and really enjoying the car.

Edited by Mwn11 on Saturday 24th June 11:41

[Grey_Area]

Congrats, and in answer to your questions

I would, in no particular order:

Get it independantly inspected, I'm a V-Engineering fan.
Get PPF, at least on the front, as it can take a bit of a beating over time.
Keep the battery charged, I go for the one hour every 2-3 days approach using an automated home assistant system.
Watch the oil levels, and get used to how much it consumes, easy to overlook.
Don't use suncream if you've an alcantara steeering wheel, or make sure hands are dry before driving, can mat the fabric if not looked after.
If you think you might need lift, just flick the lever up, and dont procrastinate.....
Think about joining DU, great bunch of folks on there, and plenty of events to get to, many are actually free... Brands GT end the like.

And don't forget to enjoy it...

[Pflanzgarten]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304186...

A 650S for under £85k?

[samoht]

Congratulations! Great to see the thread OP return with a new car. Do post some pics when you get the chance.

I'm in month five of ownership now and it's not stopped feeling very special for me. I was also thinking 4k miles a year and told insurance that, but just noticed I've done 3500 already and not even halfway through the year

Some random tips:
- get in the habit of checking the oil, engine needs to be warm and car level, just to establish current level and rate of change. Having said that, I think it's Autobahn and track use that leads to oil being used between services.
- spend some time stationary in the car digging through the infotainment. Specifically, make sure the speed camera warnings are off or only when speeding, and spend time trying different ways of playing audio, there are quite a few - USB stick, phone storage, line in, bluetooth - to find a way that gives you what you want.
- there are also quite a few options like reverse mirror dip and so on you can enable or disable in the settings
- get a phone mount so you can have Google Maps/Waze up for real-time traffic info (IRIS is static routing only, no traffic AFAIK).