Introduction and favour

[londonpob]

Hi there

I am long time reader of these forums, and have learnt a huge amount about 911 ownership thanks to the collective wisdom here. I almost bought a 997.2 two years back, but a combination of a dealer who seemed very interested in sending me cars that didn't remotely match what I was looking for, or called me to tell me a car close to my ideal had just sold (!) and a great deal on a new M135i diverted my attention

So now I am back looking again, and specifically looking at a late 997.2 or a 991.1, and wondered if anyone had any OPC recommendations they could share with me? I don't want to put anyone's nose of joint, so PMs very welcome!

I live in South West London and happy to travel for the right dealer as I think that is going to be the key to me getting the right car.

Any recommendations much appreciated!

thanks

[WG]

Mid Sussex in Burgess Hill get my vote Been dealing with them for years. Accessible for you too just off A23 heading into Brighton

[londonpob]

I'll give them a call, thanks for the recommendation.

[AinsleyB]

RSJ Sports Cars in Slough - excellent reputation and I recently found them outstanding.

https://www.rsjsportscars.co.uk/

[londonpob]

thanks, I hadn't come across RSJ previously. I am tending towards an OPC as I am some considerable distance from being an expert in what to look for, and the OPC route feels like it provides more security.

I could be very mistaken though

[AinsleyB]

I went to a few OPC's and several independents. RSJ were by far the best in my experience. You should check out some of the well known independents before you make up your mind.

[AinsleyB]

One thing I found was that a few of the OPC's I visited didn't have much in the way of what I wanted (997.2 C2S manual). They wanted to sell me a new car, understandably. Or one of the older but much more expensive ones.

As for preparation, warranty and after service, the good independents are only good because of the service they offer.

RSJ spent several days detailing the car, resprayed the front, full service, new rear discs and pads, new heat shields and anything else that needed attention, so when I picked it up it was indistinguishable from a new car.

[alanshaw]

I bought my Cayman from Porsche Mid-Sussex ( B/Hill ), Very good, accommodated all my questions & were extremely helpful during my 10 month wait for the car.