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

[Gibbo]

Interesting.

I've also had a quick look on planet 9 and they seem to think its not a option ether.

http://www.planet-9.com/981-chat/77916-981-short-shift-kit.html

I am somewhat confused now then....

Try to find out if its the same box/shifter as used on the 997 series.

If it is you can fit either the SSK or the gen2 GT3 shifter. I put the gen2 GT3 shifter in mine as its like a rifle bolt as it uses metal bushes instead of plastic ones. Throw length is same though but I am happy with that.

You need the SSK if you want shorter shift length.

 

[Gibbo]

Couple of things, first I just dont like the way they look, the interior in my view is just not a nice place to be and the risk of needing a new engine or getting the odd bill for a few K is enough to put me off at 10 to 15k car.

I know the M3 is not going to be cheap to run but its probably safer to than a 996 having said that I cant see them falling in price much more over the next few years.

This!

M3 engine, less than 2k. 996 engine around 6-8k if lucky but more like 10k+

911 is a great sure footed drivers car that like smoothness and precision driving, the M3 on the other hand is safer at the limits but an absolute hooligan.

 

[Gibbo]

I'd say the best way into a 996 is to get a turbo.


Could work out cheaper with in the long run with the more reliable engine.

If it did break though.....

Metzger engines do blow up as well, but less likely.

Problem with the Turbo is their age, I've known people with 996 Turbo get a 10k bill come service time due to requiring stuff like new actuators for turbo, new condensors and radiators, coil packs, service items and before you know it the bill is thousands.

A 996 Turbo or a 997 Turbo were 100k+ cars, just because they are now 20k area they still have 100k+ running cost.

In all fairness a 996 with a boroscope inspection and clean bill of health should prove reliable and running cost low, IMS failure is more likely on low mileage cars under 50,000, the chances of failure reduce greatly on higher mileage cars, something to do with how the bearing seal breaks down.

A 911 is a great car if used daily, they hate not to be used and its why I use mine at least once a week or as my daily, its proven very reliable for me, hopefully it stays that way fingers crossed.

 

[Gibbo]

Also to add I've been reading it's ether going to be a 75k or 85k base.

Have to say 85k be nice, all these new crazy higher prices Porsche are doing are both good and bad. Good for me as my cars value is getting better, but bad for those who don't currently own a Porsche and looking to buy.

 

[Gibbo]

I can't really comprehend how there can be so many LOI's already, when such little is known about it!

Easy.

Enthusiest know its coming, they get in touch with their OPC and put their name down, maybe even a deposit too.

Just like I did with the new Mustang and as such it guarantee's me one.

Dealers allow you to get your name on a car even if its not yet on their ordering system, it is about being first and pro-active.

As the saying going, YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE!!

 

[Gibbo]

Yeah fine but what I mean is I would feel daft giving a LOI to a dealership on a car I'm not even sure was coming, with a spec that is so unconfirmed we don't know what engine it has, what gearbox etc!

Many do it, I did so. Plus come on its a Porsche GTx, it will be amazing and chances are you will be able to sell it for a profit if that was also your aim.

 

[Gibbo]

You knew a lot more about the Mustang though than we know about the GT4!

Actually no.

The V8 was not confirmed when I did it or the fact is UK cars would get the sports/track pack. But the deposit was refundable and it was likely Ford had a good idea of what consumers would want.

So it turns out UK cars will get the V8 and the track pack.

End of the day I wanted the ability to be first with one or the ability to take the car, own it for three months and then sell it for a profit if they are rare and in small numbers.

 

[Gibbo]

Hi there


I think GM just owned everything, check out the braking, figure 8 and lateral G's, even beating the truly amazing GT3 &GTR:

I'd be happy with any of the above, they really are such unique cars, with incredible looks and styling, though all vastly different.

But if it was my money and as much as I truly love 911's and their driving experience I have to say I think my own money would be buying the Vette not only has it got GT3 handling the performance of the thing is absolutely mind blowing. I mean it beats the GT3 PDK in quarter mile with a manual gearbox, one can only imagine how quick the auto version is with LC.

 

[Gibbo]

I have a full set (4) of N rated Continental tyres (295) rears which have 7.5 to 8mm left on them.

I can't see my self getting another 997 anytime soon so does anyone know how much I should ask for them? I may try eBay but I don't really like selling on there.

£400 for all for £125 each, should see them gone easily.

Stick them on 911uk

No Mustang GT350R?

Yes for sure, but its not yet available and not reviewed yet unless you know different?

 

[Gibbo]

No but it does look promising based on what Ford say they are benchmarking the car against. And it sounds lovely .

Well the regular Mustang GT does fairly well, pretty much on parr with the top of the rangle Camaro track focused editions on track tyres, yet the Mustang is a match for on regular tyres.

So for sure when sorted version come and the GT350R I can see it being hugely capable but doubt it will rival the GT3 or Vette to be honest in handling and dynamics.

 

[Gibbo]

It really is amazing the stuff they STILL charge you for - mobile phone prep and parking sensors?!

Extra money to advertise the manufacturer on the seats?!

Welcome to Porsche world.

 

[Gibbo]

I picked this up today. I was not planning to buy a car at the moment but I hve spent too long dreaming of a 991 and came across this in the morning. It's now mine lol

Page one of the spec list.

The only down side is that the owner actually paid Porsche to remove the 18 way seats and put in 14 way seats. I'm going to see if I can get the adaptive seats back.

Don't normally like silver cars but that looks superb!

Nice spec too, as it's got the sports steering wheel and PDK has it got the proper flappy pedals than and PDK Sports Plus so you get the insanely quick and hard shifts?

PSE too nice!
The chassis option, is that sports suspension, pasm or the ptv vectoring?

What did you pay out of interest and once you owned it a while be great to see what you think of it compared to the 997 and if it is number and feels a lot bigger? Is it a C2 or C2S?

When my brother bought his 997 I'm sure he said he paid extra for the coloured versions of the wheel centre caps...




£120 for floor mats?

The wheel centres are like a £500 option I think, lol! Porsche world, they get you on a decent base price for the car. Then they present you with many options which you have to have, before you know it a 70k 911 becomes 100k plus.

 

[Gibbo]

I mean come on

Not got it to hand but my car had insane extras, something like:
Ceramic brakes
Sports chrono
Alcantara roof lining
Sunroof
PCM comms with DVD navigation
Mobile prep
Adjustable electric sports seat
Porsche crest
Aerokit
Extra leather / full leather package
Custom yellow stitching on entire interior
Yellow seat belts
Sport design wheels
Black gloss paint for wheels
Carrera S decals
Bose sound system
Heated seats
Auto dimming mirrors
Bi-xenon headlamps
PASM
Yellow Porsche mats

Basically my car was a Porsche brochure cover car and in short the person who ordered the car simply said I want the car on the front cover of the brochure and so Porsche built it.

I added PSE myself along with most X51 extras and GT3 roll bars and suspension components.

 

[Gibbo]

Think I may go to a Porsche dealership in the near future.

Have always admired their cars from afar / never sat in one... Think I need to see what all the fuss is about!

Interesting vid.

Gotta drive one and ideally for a few hours, then you should understand it.

 

[Gibbo]

Gibbo, how much did it cost to detail your car (if you dont mind me asking)?

£225

 

[Gibbo]

Is it worth detailing a new car?

Yeah the paint can be really bad even on new cars, normally because some boy with a bucket and a sponge which washed 30 previous cars and the sponge was dropped several times then comes to your car.

 

[Gibbo]

I'll will look into the local detailers in my area. What's a rough cost ~ £300.00?

If you tell Porsche that you want the paint unmarked and as such inform them not to wash it, they will either comply and not wash your car or they will have it professionally detailed for you.

I recommend when you collect it, you study the paintwork in detail, if it is marked, complain and then Porsche will pay to the have the paint corrected.

 

[Gibbo]

Cayman GT4 details released.

385bhp, 3.8 litre with manual only. £64.5k starting.

Sounds great but for the first time I am disappoint it's manual only. The Porsche PDK is so good now I'd take it over a manual.

Price better than expected though! If limited number will be another profit maker for those who buy them.

 

[Gibbo]

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2015-porsche-cayman-gt4-revealed

I personally like the look of the GTS more which I think looks pretty much perfect for a 'small' sports car. The GT4 is obviously going to be a bit of a legend though.

Damn!
It looks bloody amazing, like a proper racer, 7m40 lap time too, very impressive for such little horsepower.

Can't believe how much of the GT3 kit it has, must be truly sensational to drive.

Was ordering a Mustang a wrong idea, I can only imagine how good this thing will be to drive in fact I can't see anything sub 100k rivalling it and being as usable.

I imagine they probably had some package concerns getting the PDK in along with the 991 family engine. Also has rev blipping between changes, although can be turned off. And 918 inspired seats on the options along with ceramics.

Yeah unlike Porsche to offer such a great base spec, only options seem to be 918 inspired buckets (so buckets as standard?), ceramics and a Clubsport package which am guessing is maybe rear cage?

The Porsche manuals are superb though which is one good thing, I just hope they are not limited numbers and end up costing a fortune because so as be nice to get in one in a few years, drive has to be immense.

 

[Gibbo]

Sounds like you could get a GT4 atleast 6 months earlier aswell!

Let's be honest at 1340kg I'm not sure the statement you made even needs a price ceiling. engine over 100bhp/litre NA and manual... Oh yes, a rare breed nowadays.

Earlier is not a factor, quite happy the Mustang is coming later as it gives me Summer to enjoy the 911 and plenty of time to sell the 911 as was hoping to buy the Mustang outright, by having the 911 sold before taking delivery.

But yeah this Cayman has marginally more power than my 911, 100kg less and nearly a 10 year newer design, the drive can only be one thing, sensational.

Ahhh nuts!!!

I have a GTS going cheap??

GTS is great but if this GT4 is limited run you'd be mad to not change your order to it if possible!