Thoughts on this 997 turbo

[Xps911]

Been looking at getting a 997 for a while and ive not been put off getting one even with the endless depreciation topics!

I spotted this one and want people's thoughts.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3354271.htm

Thanks

[mrdemon]

where can you use a 997 turbo in the channel islands ? lol

[jonny996]

I bought an XR2 in the 80's from Jersey, it was so tight that it still needed run in due to the speed limits there, who this would affect a TT is unsure to me.

[Xps911]

mrdemon said:

where can you use a 997 turbo in the channel islands ? lol

no idea, would need to bring it to uk. Just looks nice and low milage, but price if gotta pay vat ontop be quite expensive

[cayman-black]

This car caught my eye too. I think it looks great and with a little more off the price i think this looks a good buy!

[Diesel130]

Look great but the following is not true...

Airport Car Centre said:

Also an extended 2 year porsche warranty.

The OPC warranty is non-transferable as it's not a private sale.

[phib]

This one caught my eye especially with a 2 year opc warranty !! and only 8K

http://ucl.porsche.de/ucl/plsql/uk/clients.show_ca...

Phib

[IMI A]

if its straight its super buy as its very good spec/miles/colour imo. the red opc one is fantastic value too. cant believe its still for sale as its literally a no brainer if youre looking for a cheap 997 turbo

[cayman-black]

phib said:

This one caught my eye especially with a 2 year opc warranty !! and only 8K

http://ucl.porsche.de/ucl/plsql/uk/clients.show_ca...

Phib

Hmm , I Like it.

[reedman]

Looks nice but is the VAT to pay if you import it.

JR

[Helicopter123]

Not very subtle is that yellow is it?

Banging machine.

[Mankers]

Many of their cars are on sale or return so warranty may be intact. They have had this one for a few months afaik. Dont forget alot of channel islanders put mileage on their cars via mainland europe, I know I do

[cayman-black]

Mankers said:

Many of their cars are on sale or return so warranty may be intact. They have had this one for a few months afaik. Dont forget alot of channel islanders put mileage on their cars via mainland europe, I know I do

Mankers is there VAT to pay on this car do you know?

[Xps911]

If vat has to be paid, why are they selling it at a vat price?

[Mankers]

There is no VAT in Jersey. We have GST @ 5%. I guess if you import over to the UK mainland you will be liable to VAT @ 20% and also an MOT as we do not have these either, or road tax (yes we are lucky fookers!) If this was originally a UK car and the current owner purchased in the UK and registered the car in Jersey the VAT may already have been paid. I guess the DVLA can fill you in on whats required.

[cayman-black]

Thanks Mankers.
Some thing for you to check out Xps911.

[sob.gt3]

Quick observation:
- rear picture: exhaust tips not original, query if aftermarket exhaust has been fitted. If yes also query air filter and ecu map

[Xps911]

Thanks for the replies, going to leave it.
Nice 20% markup for the garage to sell at if they aren't sold at vat price in jersey!

[shocks]

It has an aftermarket exhaust - also looked at this one, wasn't aware about the VAT

OPC warranty I guess would be void by after market exhaust ? not sure if the original is available ?

[Lordglenmorangie]

Helicopter123 said:

Not very subtle is that yellow is it?

Banging machine.

That is the whole point of yellow

Edited by Lordglenmorangie on Sunday 29th January 02:26