I've just bought some poverty Pork…

[Andyoz]

Fast Bug said:

That C4 looks rather nice

I've got the horn for ones in dark blue with a stance like that.

[rufusgti]

Woahhhh!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124127653602

That's dirt cheap !

[ATM]

rufusgti said:

Woahhhh!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124127653602

That's dirt cheap !

Looks like he tried for 17000 and then 16750 first.

[Andyoz]

rufusgti said:

Woahhhh!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124127653602

That's dirt cheap !

That's the way 997 gen 1 are heading IMO.
There's lots out there. Will be a cracking buy soon. £15k for decent manuals and keep the rest in back pocket on the chance engine rebuild is required.

[skinny]

That's about right i reckon, tip, almost 100k miles, no mention of borescope or IMS (which at 2005MY is still amongst the last of the problem ones).
There were 16k 997's 3 months ago, albeit towards the bottom end of the market. Personally i wouldn't be at all tempted.

[ooid]

Is it safe to declare the post COVID19 reality poverty pork pricing than?

(high miles, Tip and undesirable specs...)

986 - 2-3k
987 - 6-8k
996 - 8-10k
997- 12-17k

[rallyman1978]

Agreed, by mid summer I think manual 997's with lower miles will be mid-teens, which is good or bad depending on what side of the fence you're sitting

[Andyoz]

look familiar?

Judging by some Facebook comments need to tread carefully apparently

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-911-996-CARRERA...

[ferrisbueller]

Oh dear.

[ferrisbueller]

Quite. Another name change. And a new gmail account apparently.

[snotrag]

They've not even re-written the advert text!

[Andyoz]

snotrag said:

They've not even re-written the advert text!

Yep, the Cars & Classic advert has been updated now to show the same photos but still strangely lists the seller type as 'Private'

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1216542

[2Btoo]

Oh, is that that dealer? Reputation for being slightly less straight than a corkscrew? Ah ....

[rufusgti]

2Btoo said:

Oh, is that that dealer? Reputation for being slightly less straight than a corkscrew? Ah ....

Are we aloud to say the name, or maybe a rhyme of the name. So I can do my own research...

[RiccardoG]

According to that advert, its the single row IMS that causes bore score... I see...

Having said that, to the non initiated the advert is fantastic. Nice pics, great detailed description, loads of info. If I didn't know any better I'd be tempted myself!

[2Btoo]

rufusgti said:

2Btoo said:

Oh, is that that dealer? Reputation for being slightly less straight than a corkscrew? Ah ....

Are we aloud to say the name, or maybe a rhyme of the name. So I can do my own research...

Which name? If it's the place I'm thinking of then it's changed names more often in the last five years than I've changed my socks.*

-*- I'm kidding. I must have changed the stinky buggers at least eight times in the last half-decade.

[Rosewood Red]

RiccardoG said:

According to that advert, its the single row IMS that causes bore score... I see...

Ironically, being a 2001 car, it is likely to have had a single row bearing. Not sure if they're implying it's been changed to a dual row (am not sure this is possible?!).

Probably tried doing some research on t'interweb and got confused. Early 3.4s had ferrous coated pistons and didn't score. Late 3.4s and all 3.6 had 'plastic' coated pistons which may break down over time = bore score.

Then again, am aware of a 3.6l 996 with over 200k on the clock. Pot luck.

[edh]

RiccardoG said:

According to that advert, its the single row IMS that causes bore score... I see...

Having said that, to the non initiated the advert is fantastic. Nice pics, great detailed description, loads of info. If I didn't know any better I'd be tempted myself!

They are very good at polishing and photography...

[Rosewood Red]

Re: the outfit, just Google the number provided in the ad: 01360 850198

The first link will give you all you need...

[pete.g]

I had a look at the ebay ad - he has an E30 320i with one lady owner . . .a Mr Murray! It has an entire mini-series of a history.

He used to post on here with what can only be described as a unique approach to PR, as he roundly insulted potential customers with an arrogance that Kanye would find irksome.