ReMan
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| posted on 23/6/14 at 09:59 PM |
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Porsche 911 purchase? :-(
Looking to buy cash 10-15k, and have seen very nice one, low mileage, reasonable history plus recent engine out work with invoice to include crack
test and skim on heads heads and replace oil water separator.
Want 2002 model on
I know there not going to be cheap to run, I can live with that for 12 months, and associated fuel , insurance tyres, normal servicing, etc , but I
guess I'm still just frightened  of sinking big money and then some catastrophic happening, and trying to balance that with a live it approach
and less bucket list regrets.
This ones private, but having looked at mechanical insurance, even if you can get it for a 12yaer old car, the reviews aren't great and suggest
not a good investment (apart from for the insurer) 
Anyone know any one who knows them or have any nuggets, of wisdom
The more you research the worse they seem, but appreciate that is usually the case and folk don't write good reports!
Talk to me!
[Edited on 23/6/14 by ReMan]
www.plusnine.co.uk
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Wadders
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| posted on 23/6/14 at 10:15 PM |
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I'm sure you will have done loads of research and are aware of all the reported possible issues you might encounter with the 996
But if you've got the itch, then best get it scratched......what's the worst that can happen ? At the end of the day it's only a
car
and you're handy with the spanners....... Go for it! Buy the best one you can though, there are plenty to choose from.
Al
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chrism
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| posted on 23/6/14 at 10:32 PM |
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For that sort of budget towards your top end you could get a newer cayman.
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A little hard work never killed anyone, but why take the risk!
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carpmart
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| posted on 24/6/14 at 04:32 AM |
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I run a 2007 M5 at the moment and with the kids grown up and the wife having a big family car, I have been considering a 911 myself.
I've come to the conclusion that it is a a complete minefield and that I would be better off staying with the M5. Old 911 seem to be the
preverbal money pit. Getting a good one seems hard. I've missed the boat with the 930 as the prices are sailing ever upwards. I love the 930
Super Sport, not as an everyday driver mind. Even looked at leasing a new one to minimise my risk! Hey I run a V10 M5 so it's not that
everyday cost concern me, just old 911 scare me.
Do you fancy an M5? 
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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ashg
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| posted on 24/6/14 at 06:06 AM |
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my mate Paul owns this place ;-) http://www.psrautomotive.com/
they play with them all day every day, give him or his dad a call and they will get you on the right track. he has a huge customer base and are
always selling cars on customers behalf. the bonus is that he normally does a lot of the work on the cars he helps to sell so has a good idea of the
condition.
he may not have something you want on the website but he may know of someone wanting to sell.
biggest advice i can give is dont buy one on price or milage. buy on condition and worry about the price later.
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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Barkalarr
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| posted on 24/6/14 at 07:01 AM |
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My mate has a 911 cabrio for sale at the moment - I'm seeing him this morning and get the low down if you're interested.
He's gone all scooby doo and wants to buy a camper van so they can holiday more.
#bonkers !!
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Proby
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| posted on 24/6/14 at 02:16 PM |
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A mate of mine ran a 996 for 12 months to scratch an itch. It was a great car, and although no major issues running costs were high when it came to
consumables, brake discs/pads and a sticky caliper. Drove lovely!
Visit GraphicMonster
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ReMan
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| posted on 24/6/14 at 05:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrism
For that sort of budget towards your top end you could get a newer cayman.
I dont think the looks does it for me enough against the classic shape.
But I think it could be a "next" Porch, not a first Porch
www.plusnine.co.uk
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ReMan
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| posted on 24/6/14 at 05:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by carpmart
I run a 2007 M5 at the moment and with the kids grown up and the wife having a big family car, I have been considering a 911 myself.
I've come to the conclusion that it is a a complete minefield and that I would be better off staying with the M5. Old 911 seem to be the
preverbal money pit. Getting a good one seems hard. I've missed the boat with the 930 as the prices are sailing ever upwards. I love the 930
Super Sport, not as an everyday driver mind. Even looked at leasing a new one to minimise my risk! Hey I run a V10 M5 so it's not that
everyday cost concern me, just old 911 scare me.
Do you fancy an M5?
I aggree, its the scary minefield bit that you are right about. Get a good one and all is well, but how too is tricky.
Sorry, I'm not a Beemer fan, unless I end up with an MCoupe as a safer bet 
www.plusnine.co.uk
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beaver34
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| posted on 27/6/14 at 11:46 AM |
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looked at 911's but at that price range they were rough and i couldn't get over the engine issues that randomly plague the early cars, i
will have a 911 at some point but would have to be a later gen 2 engine
ended up with a Elise and its great, not exactly the same as a 911 but feels more special
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CC Cyclone
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| posted on 27/6/14 at 12:26 PM |
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I have some real life experience of this, unfortunately.
In 2011 I bought a last model 04 plate prior to the facelift. It had covered circa 40k from new with a full porsche service history. It have every
stamp in the book and more, every receipt, even the replacement tyres all came from porsche.
It led a pampered life with me, it was warmed up properly etc and every bit of evidence including speaking with previous owners suggested it had
always been so. It was mint in every sense.
8k miles in the intermediate shaft bearing broke up on the M11taking the shaft with it which then went up through the engine. I caught it quickly and
coasted to halt on the M11. It went to Hartech who said it had 'light damage' as i managed to shut it done so quickly. End result a 7k
bill for a rebuild and a month without the car. I sold it on not long after as the fun had gone.
I thought the rumours were rumours and i would be lucky. Hartech were rebuilding two a week for the same fault...
Suffice to say I wouldn't buy another porsche with that chocolate engine. Very sad.
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chrisxr2
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| posted on 27/6/14 at 02:30 PM |
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Have. Look on pistonheads, seem to be more bad experiences than good to be honest.
Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
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fesycresy
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| posted on 27/6/14 at 02:43 PM |
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That's a bucket list car for me, or was, after reading this.
I have very little mechanical sympathy for cars, I'd be too afraid to drive it.
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The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
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Irony
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| posted on 27/6/14 at 02:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrisxr2
Have. Look on pistonheads, seem to be more bad experiences than good to be honest.
Of course there are more bad experiences than good ones. Its human nature and the nature of the internet to complain. Pistonheads would be a dull
forum/website if 911 owners started a new thread everyday entitled 'My Porsche 911 didn't break down today'.
[Edited on 27/6/14 by Irony]
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beaver34
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| posted on 27/6/14 at 03:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Irony
quote:
Originally posted by chrisxr2
Have. Look on pistonheads, seem to be more bad experiences than good to be honest.
Of course there are more bad experiences than good ones. Its human nature and the nature of the internet to complain. Pistonheads would be a dull
forum/website if 911 owners started a new thread everyday entitled 'My Porsche 911 didn't break down today'.
[Edited on 27/6/14 by Irony]
i agree but the issue is the its random failure, normally engine break when they hammered from cold or not looked after which is fair comment, these
just fail at random even if you treat it well which is the issue, and its a expensive fix
if you really want a 996 then buy one thats had the engine work done by hartec or the likes
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