Long term keeper 997!

[anonymous-user]

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[v8ksn]

Both the GT4 and 997.2 911's are great cars.

Its an obvious question but have you driven either yet?

10 years is a long time to keep a car, you have to make sure its right for YOU first.

[996TT02]

anonymous said:

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I believe you contradict yourself there, because "easier sale" will depend on price - you can always have an easy sale if the price is low enough - so it appears that you would (very reasonably) still wish to get the best possible price ("how much it will go up or down") come resale, hence your willingness to ensure the correct extras are included.

Viewed in this way, in 10 years time the 997.2 C2 probably won't be worth more than a new hatchback, whereas a Cayman GT4 may be worth several times that figure.

All very crystal ball-ish but hey. And I *strongly suspect* the Cayman may be more fun to drive.

[kith]

The most compelling reason for choosing a 997.2 over a GT4 is the rear seats. If you aren't going to use them then I'd go GT4 as it's a seminal driving experience by all accounts.

Of the 997s, a GTS would be the best bet within your budget. A manual 997 GTS Coupe will hold it's value as well as a GT4 I reckon.

Must haves? Make sure it has the full PCM pack (Nav, Bluetooth, media interface) and I would recommend heated seats and rear parking sensors. If going PDK, then the 3-spoke paddle shift wheel and sports chrono are essential, although both can be retro-fitted.

[melvster]

997.1 GT3 ?

[catsey]

anonymous said:

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https://www.gumtree.com/p/porsche/2005-porsche-911-carrera-2-s-coupe-petrol/1270971682

dont know of a better deal on the market 48k total miles last 8 on new factory engine to me its possibly the best buy on the market

[EGTE]

A lot of bull in that advert (black with black and lobster claws are hardly "unique" or "ultra rare").

Also contains inconsistencies (17" or 19" wheels) and spelling mistakes.

Warranty is not automatic, either.

Might be okay, but those are all warning signs, to my eyes.

[ScienceTeacher]

At 85K and a keeper, I'd go 996 Gen2 GT3 in great condition + thorough service and upgrades or reasonable 997 Gen 1 GT3. Both are splendid motors and have good providence residuals wise. I would far rather one of these than a GT4. By miles.

[ScienceTeacher]

I frankly agree with this. If you're not spending 70 or 80 on a GT3 then 40 to 50 (tops) on the 7.2 Carrera in the spec above is an excellent choice. A brilliant car and one you can use everyday without breaking the bank. I have a 6T which is tremendous, but I don't use it much and it's more costly to run than people think. Not really an everyday motor, but almost. A 7T might be.

[kev.RS]

Personally for £85k it would have to be a 997 GT3 but for less money I think that this would tick pretty much every box as lots of good things about it and for the cherry on the cake I would probably have the sports exhaust fitted and the sport design steering wheel making it a very rare car that would be awesome to do some driving trips in with the glass roof

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[kev.RS]

I know what you mean with the rear windows as the targa’s are based on a cabriolet shell.
Could always have the silver trim painted in body colour to take the eye off of it?
Thought the targa would suit road trips as have the benefit of a big roof and still a Coupe

[Cheib]

OP, you should also consider a 997 GTS. If your intention is to use it ones with "higher mileage" I.e. 40k miles plus can be had in the £60k's if you are patient. The GTS has the Powerkit engine which gives it a more rewarding top end than the standard 3.8. If you can get a manual RWD coupe it's a great drivers car. It's got the wide body and a very slightly upgraded suspension over the S so rides slightly differently. It's plenty fast enough for British B roads and country lanes.

There are less than 100 manual GTS coupes which is why when good ones come at sensible prices they sell quickly.