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So after 6 months of searching, I have finally pulled the plug and acquired one of the last flat 6 981's. I looked (and drove) both 3.4 and 2.7's, and quite honestly preferred the eager to rev 2.7 with PDK and the ability to use more of the revs, more often. Coming out of a 400bhp bmw, so neither was going to feel like a rocket ship in a straight line.
Main reason for my particular car is the spec; sport chrono, PSE, 20's, bose, nav, PDSL and GTS rear lights. original invoice was around £60k, which must be pretty rare on a base cayman. Servicing will be on time rather mileage, so a major will be due mid 2020.
Main reason for the post is warranty and servicing; do I go straight to specialist (RPM Technik are close by) or stick with OPC (plan to keep car 2 years)?
Further to this, is a warranty worth the outlay (OPC circa £1k) or go 3rd party (any recommendations and guide on price)?
Cheers!
Main reason for my particular car is the spec; sport chrono, PSE, 20's, bose, nav, PDSL and GTS rear lights. original invoice was around £60k, which must be pretty rare on a base cayman. Servicing will be on time rather mileage, so a major will be due mid 2020.
Main reason for the post is warranty and servicing; do I go straight to specialist (RPM Technik are close by) or stick with OPC (plan to keep car 2 years)?
Further to this, is a warranty worth the outlay (OPC circa £1k) or go 3rd party (any recommendations and guide on price)?
Cheers!
j8bbk said:
So after 6 months of searching, I have finally pulled the plug and acquired one of the last flat 6 981's. I looked (and drove) both 3.4 and 2.7's, and quite honestly preferred the eager to rev 2.7 with PDK and the ability to use more of the revs, more often. Coming out of a 400bhp bmw, so neither was going to feel like a rocket ship in a straight line.
Main reason for my particular car is the spec; sport chrono, PSE, 20's, bose, nav, PDSL and GTS rear lights. original invoice was around £60k, which must be pretty rare on a base cayman. Servicing will be on time rather mileage, so a major will be due mid 2020.
Main reason for the post is warranty and servicing; do I go straight to specialist (RPM Technik are close by) or stick with OPC (plan to keep car 2 years)?
Further to this, is a warranty worth the outlay (OPC circa £1k) or go 3rd party (any recommendations and guide on price)?
Cheers!
Congrats! My views on your questions, for what they're worth:Main reason for my particular car is the spec; sport chrono, PSE, 20's, bose, nav, PDSL and GTS rear lights. original invoice was around £60k, which must be pretty rare on a base cayman. Servicing will be on time rather mileage, so a major will be due mid 2020.
Main reason for the post is warranty and servicing; do I go straight to specialist (RPM Technik are close by) or stick with OPC (plan to keep car 2 years)?
Further to this, is a warranty worth the outlay (OPC circa £1k) or go 3rd party (any recommendations and guide on price)?
Cheers!
1. If the car has full OPC servicing and you only plan to keep the car 2 years, I'd use an OPC for the major service. Ring around as prices vary and it shouldn't be that much more than an Indy. Some buyers are picky and want to see OPC stamps, so if it's not a long term keeper then why reduce your potential future buying pool? Use an Indy for any repairs to save labour costs but keep the OPC service stamps would be my advice.
2. The Porsche warranty is universally loved aside from the price of it, so third party warranties Porsches aren't used all that much. The 981 models have proven to be very reliable with the only potentially expensive issue being the PADM adaptive engine/transmission mounts you get with Sport Chrono which have failed on a reasonable number of cars. I have a 981 GTS that's just coming up to 3 years old and I won't be extending the warranty, even though I've not had the PADM issue crop up. I'm going to take my chances, your approach to risk and peace of mind may differ.
Enjoy the car
j8bbk said:
So after 6 months of searching, I have finally pulled the plug and acquired one of the last flat 6 981's. I looked (and drove) both 3.4 and 2.7's, and quite honestly preferred the eager to rev 2.7 with PDK and the ability to use more of the revs, more often. Coming out of a 400bhp bmw, so neither was going to feel like a rocket ship in a straight line.
Main reason for my particular car is the spec; sport chrono, PSE, 20's, bose, nav, PDSL and GTS rear lights. original invoice was around £60k, which must be pretty rare on a base cayman. Servicing will be on time rather mileage, so a major will be due mid 2020.
Main reason for the post is warranty and servicing; do I go straight to specialist (RPM Technik are close by) or stick with OPC (plan to keep car 2 years)?
Further to this, is a warranty worth the outlay (OPC circa £1k) or go 3rd party (any recommendations and guide on price)?
Cheers!
My 981CS has an extended warranty so I stick with OPC for servicing, but do have RPM do an oil change on the missing year between services. They also fitted new brakes for me. East London is much cheaper than Hatfield for servicing too.Main reason for my particular car is the spec; sport chrono, PSE, 20's, bose, nav, PDSL and GTS rear lights. original invoice was around £60k, which must be pretty rare on a base cayman. Servicing will be on time rather mileage, so a major will be due mid 2020.
Main reason for the post is warranty and servicing; do I go straight to specialist (RPM Technik are close by) or stick with OPC (plan to keep car 2 years)?
Further to this, is a warranty worth the outlay (OPC circa £1k) or go 3rd party (any recommendations and guide on price)?
Cheers!
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