Porsche Owners Thread - If you own one or just like or hate them! :)

[sigma]

Is £30k the realistic entry-level price for a decent 911?

 

[tom_nieto]

Depends which one you want exactly, but you can very easily buy a 911 for £30k.

 

[ShivP]

What "weekend" porsche would you guys buy for around £70k? Seems a bit short for a 991.1 GTS? My dad is looking at getting something smaller to replace his A8 so looking at maybe cayman GTS(?) or V12V, maserati granturismo stradale thingy

 

[Cleisthenes]

What "weekend" porsche would you guys buy for around £70k? Seems a bit short for a 991.1 GTS? My dad is looking at getting something smaller to replace his A8 so looking at maybe cayman GTS(?) or V12V, maserati granturismo stradale thingy

At this budget, as a weekend car, a 981 Boxster Spyder every day of the week of me.

I would adore one of those.

 

[tom_nieto]

996 GT3!

Otherwise you’d get a lovely 997 turbo, your pick of the 997’s or a great standard 991. Loads of choice at this price.

 

[RSR]

What "weekend" porsche would you guys buy for around £70k? Seems a bit short for a 991.1 GTS? My dad is looking at getting something smaller to replace his A8 so looking at maybe cayman GTS(?) or V12V, maserati granturismo stradale thingy

I'm a little bias as id pick a Cayman GTS or GT4. However, what is you Dad looking for from the car? As if its general fun / sound the CGTS & GT4's are hard to beat or a odd ball would be a Cayman R.

 

[Vince]

Done some clearing out of the garage today, hopefully next week I can put the car in there and start thinking about stripping it down. Will be interesting to see how bad it has grenaded itself.

 

[Dis86]

Gents, does anyone know the process for or even if it's possible to get a porsche extended warranty on a non approved used car?

 

[mikeh501]

i think you get it inspected by porsche. they give you the laundry list (inc batteries, tyres etc etc), you pony up and get it all done, then you pay for the warranty. or something like that. Ask your OPC. Wont be cheap

 

[mikeh501]

If you stretch a little.... 981 Boxster Spyder. Pretty much depreciation proof tbh and very special car.

You can definately spend less though, depends what he wants.

 

[AndrewP]

Gents, does anyone know the process for or even if it's possible to get a porsche extended warranty on a non approved used car?

Yeah, speak to your chosen Porsche dealer: 111-point inspection (~£200); resolve any issues; wait 90 days and then you can pay for and apply the warranty. That's for a sale from an independent dealer or a private car without existing warranty, it can be transferred between private individuals - that was straightforward with my car. I think there are 15 years old and 125k mile limits.

 

[Dis86]

Thought that was the process. Thanks guys

 

[tom_nieto]

Are you buying from a dealer or private? If it’s the latter you can speed up the process by asking the seller to warranty the car (at your expense) then transfer it over prior to sale.

Have you seen some nice Pork for your £30k?

 

[Dis86]

Are you buying from a dealer or private? If it’s the latter you can speed up the process by asking the seller to warranty the car (at your expense) then transfer it over prior to sale.

Have you seen some nice Pork for your £30k?

Not really for 30k. 35k and things look brighter though! Seems to be all about finding the right spec. Too many cars clearly designed for track use missing the daily comforts like sat nav and phone prep or...a lot of very basically specced cars. That stock steering wheel for example. Bah.

 

[hurfdurf]

Not really for 30k. 35k and things look brighter though! Seems to be all about finding the right spec. Too many cars clearly designed for track use missing the daily comforts like sat nav and phone prep or...a lot of very basically specced cars. That stock steering wheel for example. Bah.

I'm in the same boat, there's a real lack of cars for sale in this bracket, I'm surprised prices aren't going up.

 

[Dis86]

I'm in the same boat, there's a real lack of cars for sale in this bracket, I'm surprised prices aren't going up.

I've spent a fair bit of time talking to the dealers and they said they find it to be a pretty common occurrence. People will push their budgets to try and afford a porsche but can't afford any options.

 

[tom_nieto]

It’s all too easy to get hung up on looking for the unicorn car with every option ticked. There’ll have to be a compromise somewhere? Even if you go wild with your budget you’ll still struggle surely?

 

[Dis86]

It’s all too easy to get hung up on looking for the unicorn car with every option ticked. There’ll have to be a compromise somewhere? Even if you go wild with your budget you’ll still struggle surely?

Honestly have a look on the approved site. I'm talking no options at all nevermind unicorn spec!
I'm fairly relaxed with what I want, pdk, rear parking sensors, phone, none standard wheels and none standard steering wheel. Oh and can't be white!

 

[Voxination]

Anyone else used the new Porsche South London yet? Car went in a month or so ago for a service and they advised my rear tyres were "below the 1.6mm legal limit" which I thought sounded suspect as they had only been on the car for 1 year and the MOT 3 months prior hadn't thrown anything up. Finally got a chance to get a tread depth gauge on it myself today, shows as 4mm! Head of after-sales emailed me just after the service for my feedback, have just responded calling them out on it so let's see what he says to that...

 

[tom_nieto]

Honestly have a look on the approved site. I'm talking no options at all nevermind unicorn spec!
I'm fairly relaxed with what I want, pdk, rear parking sensors, phone, none standard wheels and none standard steering wheel. Oh and can't be white!

Sounds sensible enough, I’m surprised there’s so little choice... is budget the issue or lack of cars about?

I’ve been on too many Porsche specific forums I think! It’s amazing how critical they are about cars without certain options. Illuminated sill guards and garage door opener are mandatory.