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Escy said:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
I initially clicked on this advert as it was a colour I've not seen before. I read the service history on the advert and it's eye watering. I personally think listing all the costs for work done on the advert is a bad move, it's enough to scare you off owning a Porsche altogether. Who can justify bills like these on a 5k car?
01/2011 Replace passenger window motor £312
11/2011 New alternator £360
01/2012 Replace 4-6 cylinder head £2370
02/2012 Replace o/sr wheel bearing new alarm fob £420
05/2012 Replace spark plugs and air mass meter £438
06/2012 Remove gearbox and overhaul. Replace Breather bottle oil filler pipe and vacuum control tank mileage 9959 £2130
09/2012 Fit new water pump, expansion bottle and thermostat. Two new rear tyres £894
01/2013 Replace drivers door motor £378
01/2013 Replace rear window £420
05/2013 Replace n/sf Window regulator £144
06/2013 Remove and refurb split rim alloys £500
06/2013 Carry out major maintenance Replace all discs and pads Replace drivers window regulator £1290
09/2014 Minor service and mot £324
06/2015 Major Maintenance Replace clutch and flywheel Rear coil springs, Throttle body and roof cables Mileage 124103 £1764
06/2015 New battery with 5 year warranty
01/2016 Replace Front Brake pads and wear indicators £192
06/2016 Replace all 4 oxy sensors £600
08/2016 Replace 4x brake pipes rear anti roll bar, Wheel alignment £396
08/2016 Major maintenance replace n/s diff drive £600
06/2017 Minor Service, Front brake pads, Replace ignition switch, reverse lamp switch reverse lamp switch £600
09/2017 Nsf drop link Rear anti roll bar bushes o/sr Track rod end £136
Bills totalling £20000over last 8 years
Rosewood RedI initially clicked on this advert as it was a colour I've not seen before. I read the service history on the advert and it's eye watering. I personally think listing all the costs for work done on the advert is a bad move, it's enough to scare you off owning a Porsche altogether. Who can justify bills like these on a 5k car?
01/2011 Replace passenger window motor £312
11/2011 New alternator £360
01/2012 Replace 4-6 cylinder head £2370
02/2012 Replace o/sr wheel bearing new alarm fob £420
05/2012 Replace spark plugs and air mass meter £438
06/2012 Remove gearbox and overhaul. Replace Breather bottle oil filler pipe and vacuum control tank mileage 9959 £2130
09/2012 Fit new water pump, expansion bottle and thermostat. Two new rear tyres £894
01/2013 Replace drivers door motor £378
01/2013 Replace rear window £420
05/2013 Replace n/sf Window regulator £144
06/2013 Remove and refurb split rim alloys £500
06/2013 Carry out major maintenance Replace all discs and pads Replace drivers window regulator £1290
09/2014 Minor service and mot £324
06/2015 Major Maintenance Replace clutch and flywheel Rear coil springs, Throttle body and roof cables Mileage 124103 £1764
06/2015 New battery with 5 year warranty
01/2016 Replace Front Brake pads and wear indicators £192
06/2016 Replace all 4 oxy sensors £600
08/2016 Replace 4x brake pipes rear anti roll bar, Wheel alignment £396
08/2016 Major maintenance replace n/s diff drive £600
06/2017 Minor Service, Front brake pads, Replace ignition switch, reverse lamp switch reverse lamp switch £600
09/2017 Nsf drop link Rear anti roll bar bushes o/sr Track rod end £136
Bills totalling £20000over last 8 years
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ATM said:
You tempted?
I am going to speak to him later this evening. Cath has told me (not asked me 
) not to exchange any money for any car without her inspecting it first.There was a nice sub 100k 2.7 986 with a lot of recent work, clutch, decent tyres, cooling system, etc that I had my eye on, high £5k ish. She was of the opinion that 6k could potentially get a very good 987. I'm not sure I agree. A £6k 987 is akin to A leggy sub £4k 986 IMO.
Moose, the ones I've seen advertised for £6k (which is my top limit) certainly didn't inspire confidence. I think you need to up it to £8.5k, personally. But, prove me wrong if you have anything in mind!
With the benefit of hindsight, I just think at this price point, you should get the best mechanical condition 986 you can find regardless of the engine size.
With the benefit of hindsight, I just think at this price point, you should get the best mechanical condition 986 you can find regardless of the engine size.
ATM said:
Rosewood Red said:
ATM, I presume that's for cars registered on an 06 plate or later. 05 and 55 should be cheaper.
YesI've asked a couple for sale and this is what I've been told. No idea why but feels like madness to me.
So, per earlier, here's one I've been sat on for myself but I can't decide what I want so I'll share it.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
2001 Y
3.2 S
113k
£4,500
However, it had £5,000 spent on it a couple of years ago where many of the usual things were sorted. I'd want to look at it as the pictures make the colour consistency of the paint look a little variable. Looks like an example of buy it, sort it, don't use it, sell it.
I can't see how, if you pay the right price, that can depreciate or cost you much in the near term.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
2001 Y
3.2 S
113k
£4,500
However, it had £5,000 spent on it a couple of years ago where many of the usual things were sorted. I'd want to look at it as the pictures make the colour consistency of the paint look a little variable. Looks like an example of buy it, sort it, don't use it, sell it.
I can't see how, if you pay the right price, that can depreciate or cost you much in the near term.
)ferrisbueller said:
So, per earlier, here's one I've been sat on for myself but I can't decide what I want so I'll share it.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
2001 Y
3.2 S
113k
£4,500
However, it had £5,000 spent on it a couple of years ago where many of the usual things were sorted. I'd want to look at it as the pictures make the colour consistency of the paint look a little variable. Looks like an example of buy it, sort it, don't use it, sell it.
I can't see how, if you pay the right price, that can depreciate or cost you much in the near term.
For me the colour is no no but thats very personal. I can see an argument for saying these cars are depreciation proof but then if you look at how there are for sale you may need to differentiate a little to shift yours and sometimes differentiation requires a cheaper price than the rest. But at this price point 500 is enough to differentiate by price.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
2001 Y
3.2 S
113k
£4,500
However, it had £5,000 spent on it a couple of years ago where many of the usual things were sorted. I'd want to look at it as the pictures make the colour consistency of the paint look a little variable. Looks like an example of buy it, sort it, don't use it, sell it.
I can't see how, if you pay the right price, that can depreciate or cost you much in the near term.
The problem with these cars is the realisation that if you had one which was tip top why would you sell it for 4 or 5000. So then this leads you to think that the ones for sale are hiding big bills. So then this leads you to be super picky and then that causes stagnation or worry over load.
If you are realistic about the servicing bills then they are all a risk so you need to decide if saving a grand off the purchase price is important or choosing the perfect colour scheme or whatever else it is that floats your boat.
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