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

P.B · 16 Oct 2015 at 16:37

These cars make me want to work harder lol some lovley metal the gt3 is simply amazing how it sits.

Dr House · 16 Oct 2015 at 16:47

[RXP]Andy;28691683 said:
Did you put a request into the dealer for it for a few days? If so I may have to ask a few questions to the local dealer.

They normally let me keep the cars for 3 or 4 days but I just wanted to get a feel of the car so I thought 1 night would be enough. I will go back and get a normal GTS 2 at some point when I have time.

RSR · 16 Oct 2015 at 16:49

Dr House said:
They normally let me keep the cars for 3 or 4 days but I just wanted to get a feel of the car so I thought 1 night would be enough. I will go back and get a normal GTS 2 at some point when I have time.

I may pop by my local dealer at the weekend and see whats on offer.

Dr House · 16 Oct 2015 at 16:51

[RXP]Andy;28691806 said:
I may pop by my local dealer at the weekend and see whats on offer.

I don't know about your deal but my guys in sheffield are very good with me.

Also when my car is in for a service I always give it on a Friday so I get soothing nice for the weekend

RSR · 16 Oct 2015 at 17:05

Dr House said:
I don't know about your deal but my guys in sheffield are very good with me.

Also when my car is in for a service I always give it on a Friday so I get soothing nice for the weekend

Colchester is my local dealer, even though I bought my GTS from Bournemouth. However, I have no dealer preference.

Colchester in terms of service department have been very good thus far but sales wasn't all that but the person I was dealing with has left the dealership and I always seem to get offers for my number plate when I go there at the moment and the new chap seems quiet keen to do a deal.

I noticed Bournemouth do have a nice GTS in at the moment, ironically it’s a 15 plate so I could transfer my plate over.

Dr House · 19 Oct 2015 at 13:02

I quite like the espresso leather. And the leather air vents are a nice touch.

sigma · 19 Oct 2015 at 19:52

A friend of mine is looking to get a 987 Boxster, probably one of the earlier cars, anything to look out for? I'm Googling...

RSR · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:02

sigma said:
A friend of mine is looking to get a 987 Boxster, probably one of the earlier cars, anything to look out for? I'm Googling...

Google IMS

There is a good guide over on PH, I know its for Cayman's but the basics still apply. Click Here

sigma · 19 Oct 2015 at 20:16

Cheers

hurfdurf · 19 Oct 2015 at 21:23

Gibbo said:
Correct is why it was first thing I did when buying car.

SY is marmite, either love or hate, but is incredibly rare so helps mine with value for re-sale.

I'd jump at the chance if I was in the market.

RSR · 20 Oct 2015 at 08:47

This looks to be my ideal spec 991.2 - 4S > http://www.porsche-code.com/PHFHMHN6

I've noticed the bucket seats are gone as well as the aero options at the moment.

Dr House · 20 Oct 2015 at 08:58

here is my ideal car
http://www.porsche-code.com/PHUP22L8

RSR · 20 Oct 2015 at 09:05

Interesting you have left the PDCC off of that, is it not worth adding then?

Dr House · 20 Oct 2015 at 09:44

[RXP]Andy;28704940 said:
Interesting you have left the PDCC off of that, is it not worth adding then?

I was thinking about it but and I have it on both my cars but the car was starting to get expensive and you have to add rear wheel steering to spec it.

Dr House · 20 Oct 2015 at 11:32

So I finally got some pics of the new car.

Basically its the same as my old car but it has a better spec: I basically got a sun roof, better sound system, keyless entry, more leather, ventilated sears, nicer alloys with 4 new tyres, corning headlights, and rear wiper so around £12k of extra more than my car (£20k vs £32k)

down side is that the car has a year less warranty than my car. I did not see the point of the TV tuner but over the last few days I have used it a few times to watch the news when waiting to pick up friends.

Cost of upgrade, if I get £64 500 for my car (realistic) factor in £1k for an extra years warranty I should be £2k in pocket after my car sells

Espresso Natural Leather Interior
Aluminium PDK Selector
Sports Seats - Electrical 14 Way Adjustment With Memory
Heated Seats
Seat Ventilation
Sports Design Steering Wheel
Extended Leather Interior Package
Leather Air Vents
Leather Interior Package In Natural Leather
Leather Centre Console Trim
Leather Rear Centre Tunnel With Decorative Stitching
Lid of Storage Bin with Porsche Crest
Porsche Crest Embossed in Headrest
PCM - Navigation
TV Tuner
Telephone Module
Burmeister High-End Surround-Sound System
Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof
Electric Folding Exterior Mirrors
Wing Mirror Lower Part Painted
Rear Wiper
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror
Cruise Control
Light Design Package
Park Assist Front and Rear
Power Steering Plus
Bi-Xenon Headlights Including Porsche Dynamic Light System
Porsche Entry And Drive - KESSY
Sports Chrono Package Plus
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control - PDCC
Switchable Sports Exhaust System
20 Inch Carrera Classic Wheels
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Top Tint Windscreen
Personalised Floor Mats with Leather Edge
Car Key Painted
Fire Extinguisher
Homelink
Porsche VTS (Tracker)

RSR · 23 Oct 2015 at 18:13

I've got a GTS booked for next weekend, so this should be interesting and quiet looking forward to it. They have also offered me a Targa GTS with only just over delivery mileage on it.

MORE SPEED · 24 Oct 2015 at 02:12

[RXP]Andy;28719738 said:
I've got a GTS booked for next weekend, so this should be interesting and quiet looking forward to it. They have also offered me a Targa GTS with only just over delivery mileage on it.

I'm not sure if this is of interest, but it shows one man's comparison of most of the current line up. IIRC he found the Targa GTS to be way off the pace.

RSR · 24 Oct 2015 at 11:25

I've seen and I do follow Nick's video's, I'm just not a fan or convertibles or similar style cars. Yes, I can see the appeal of them but its not for me, its the same reason why i picked the Cayman over the Boxster.

Gibbo · 25 Oct 2015 at 19:52

Finally done it!

Advert here:
My 911 FOR SALE!

What do you guys think? Missed anything or any suggestions if I should add or remove something?

Housey · 25 Oct 2015 at 20:01

I think NO AGENCIES, NO TEST PILOTS & NO SCAMMERS! is pointless as any of those won't get to the end of the advert before they call you. I had so many idiots trying to steal my GT3, some well known dealers treating me like an idiot offering 10K less than I got.