Opinions on This OPC 911 Please

[limpsfield]

I've had a 987 Boxster S for a few years and the daily is a BMW m240 which has been great.

I think I am going to sell the BMW and buy a 911. A lot of the cars I like from various searches are the £60k+ mark which I could do, but would rather go cheaper if possible.

I saw this at Bournemouth OPC which looks a little plain and also manual but I am not necessarily anti any of that. What do you think it is missing, if anything? Seems to be the cheapest for my criteria (2012+, less than 30,000 miles)

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/911-Carrera-18...

I should say my Boxster has hardly any extras, what you don't have you don't miss etc.


Thanks

Edited by limpsfield on Wednesday 26th August 13:25

[r1flyguy1]

For Bournemouth OPC that is a poverty spec 911.

Usually they have some well specced cars given the location I purchased my 12 month old Macan from there as the spec was considerable and surpassed anything locally at the time i was looking.

Its low mileage which is a plus but shows sign of the sea air given the state of the caliper bolts but will have 2 year warranty for anything serious, but Its top heavy price wise Im sure you could haggle.

Given the spec, what are your necessities given you have a Boxster and know what you like?

Edited by r1flyguy1 on Wednesday 26th August 13:38

[limpsfield]

r1flyguy1 said:

Given the spec, what are your necessities given you have a Boxster and know what you like?

Good question! My Boxster hardly has anything - not even sat nav.

If I base it off my BMW, sport mode is a big plus, as is cruise control for long journeys. After that I don't think I am too bothered, but obviously may need to keep an eye on options for when it comes to resale.

[r1flyguy1]

Cruise control can be retrofitted so thats ok. And those wheels are lovely and very easy to keep clean

Less spec, less to go wrong

[r1flyguy1]

Great colour too, but i may be biased

[delays]

Brake calipers look like they've seen a few brick acid car washes, but assuming they'll be resolved in prep.

[240Cup]

I would be finding a bit more if poss and running to 911 Virgin and whacking a deposit on their 9912S manual...!!

I'm biased (mine is an S and a manual and Christmas Tree spec) but a no spec non S car for £50 large seems a bit rich and even if you got it cheaper I'm not sure a 911 'deserves' poverty spec - it would always niggle me. I'd actually rather go higher on the miles providing the history and ownership were right than compromise on the spec levels.

[GT3ZZZ]

delays said:

Brake calipers look like they've seen a few brick acid car washes, but assuming they'll be resolved in prep.

Absolutely shocking prep. Don't think I've ever seen pics as bad on a OPC ad. They even zoomed in on the rusty bolt and faded paint. Clowns

Edited by GT3ZZZ on Wednesday 26th August 18:42

[jetbox]

You will find better cars I think. Also you may find the base model a bit lacking in power compared to how the M240 feels ( it has a gem of an engine)

[Maxym]

If you want a manual you might find a nice T - OK cost you more but a better deal in the long run probably.

That is poverty spec. I'd look around for something better.

[limpsfield]

Thanks for all the feedback. It’s time to initiate the budget creep...

I’m normally not too bothered about buying from a main dealer but given the Porsche warranty I am leaning that way for this.

What are the views on buying from indies/private (although don’t seem to be many up for sale privately).

I’ve had my Boxster serviced by Cridfords who have been very good. I just wonder if an OPC makes sense as the premium gets the warranty. Opinions very welcome.

[limpsfield]

jetbox said:

You will find better cars I think. Also you may find the base model a bit lacking in power compared to how the M240 feels ( it has a gem of an engine)

Thanks for this jetbox . Really loved the little bmw, and the engine is fantastic. I’ve done about 42k miles in four years and would be happy to keep it if I had to.

[Polome]

Got to laugh when people call this car poverty spec ! Me , I love these types of cars...Christ it has elect mirrors ,ac , elect seats, adjustable plain steering wheel ,n ice wheels and a very rare black rev counter ..what's not to like...if it's a daily the fitting of rear wiper would be a bonus. I do admit the prep on this particular car is poorish and not up to OPC standard ,however cars like this are a good thing in today's over the top world. Good luck with your choice.

[Jefferson Steelflex]

Despite all of the “base C2 are all the car you need” comments in the press, non-S models take a hammering, and poverty spec would be even worse.

Two things I’ve learnt from having my fingers burnt buying a C2 - it must have Chrono and quite a few other options to be even remotely desirable, and it still must be cheap. When I was trying to sell my almost fully loaded C2 991.2, the lack of Chrono seemed to kill every conversation.

The OPC ‘tax’ is also adding a lot to the price of that car. Will be a lot cheaper elsewhere.

[acme]

Hopefully this doesn't divert the OP's thread, but what do people think a decently specced (Chrono/PSE/heated seats) non S should go for, and is it significantly less than an S?

Appreciate I can simply view the market, and I have done including all the well known specialists, but this is merely a snapshot in time.

And has anyone any idea how much they've dropped in say the last year?

Cheers

[Maxym]

Jefferson Steelflex said:

Despite all of the “base C2 are all the car you need” comments in the press, non-S models take a hammering, and poverty spec would be even worse.

Two things I’ve learnt from having my fingers burnt buying a C2 - it must have Chrono and quite a few other options to be even remotely desirable, and it still must be cheap. When I was trying to sell my almost fully loaded C2 991.2, the lack of Chrono seemed to kill every conversation.

The OPC ‘tax’ is also adding a lot to the price of that car. Will be a lot cheaper elsewhere.

Interesting comment re Sport Chrono. Do people actually use its features? I have to say I don't. Am I seriously missing out?

[Jefferson Steelflex]

I can only speak from my experience, but the 3 places I called to try and sell mine all asked about SC and then said they’d only sell it SoR as a result.

I didn’t care for it, hence I didn’t care when I bought it, but I’d never buy another without it given the difficulty in selling. It mAmes very little difference to the car at all, maybe 1/10ths in performance and handling, but believe me to the market it matters.

[Koln-RS]

Personally, I would rather have a modest spec Carrera manual than a highly optioned C2/4S PDK.
There’s something enchanting about the simplicity and purity of a base 911.
Couldn’t care less about SC, but heated seats would be nice in winter

[EvoSid]

How does a car with only 28K miles have such rough brake callipers ?

[julian987R]

EvoSid said:

How does a car with only 28K miles have such rough brake callipers ?

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