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

981 is more modern, 3.4 engine is the same (well, +5hp) as the 987.2, electric power steering, newer PDK software too I believe.

To run, my 987.2 S PDK get 26-27 mpg mixed driving, manual will probably be a bit lower without 7th gear. Service prices are reasonable, 2 year or 20k mile intervals and ~£300/500 for minor/major at the main dealer. Mine has the warranty on (which you can transfer between private owners), it's about £800pa including breakdown/assistance cover. I've had the air-oil separator and high-pressure fuel pump replaced under that, but you are locked into getting all the work done at the dealer - so £300 for a new battery, over £1k for brakes all round etc.

There's a plethora of options available, so I'd go and see some examples and work out what you need/want/don't care about.
 
I'm not the sort who must have the newest they can get for the money even if it means sacrificing some of the perks of a later car. So whilst a 981 is probably the better car, at the budget the ones I've seen don't appeal.

Fuel economy for me is irrelevant as an occasional car used once a week or less, I initially suggested post 09 because that is when most of the common engine faults seem to have been solved according to the internet, as mentioned in a previous post about engine rebuilds.

Spec doesn't really matter, presumably they've all got A/C as that is my only must, the rest is meh. More interested in getting the best condition car for the money than having a specific spec.

I'm in no rush, I'm in the early stages of scoping one out at the minute.
 
I love the look of the 981, but the 987 is hardly a bad looking car. The facelift 987 has a useable infotainment system and shares the engine with the later car anyway.

In my view you could either save and buy a 981, or you could buy a 987 and actually be driving round in a Cayman right now!

My only question is: why do you need a roof on a car which is going to be used occasionally? The Boxster really is an excellent option too. You get a decent amount of 911 for your cash also if you were so inclined. Get out and drive a few.
 
AndrewP said:
To run, my 987.2 S PDK get 26-27 mpg mixed driving, manual will probably be a bit lower without 7th gear. Service prices are reasonable, 2 year or 20k mile intervals and ~£300/500 for minor/major at the main dealer. Mine has the warranty on (which you can transfer between private owners), it's about £800pa including breakdown/assistance cover. I've had the air-oil separator and high-pressure fuel pump replaced under that, but you are locked into getting all the work done at the dealer - so £300 for a new battery, over £1k for brakes all round etc..
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Not sure you are locked in to getting the work done at the dealer. As long as the parts used are official porsche parts you can go anywhere for service items.
 
tom_nieto said:
I love the look of the 981, but the 987 is hardly a bad looking car. The facelift 987 has a useable infotainment system and shares the engine with the later car anyway.

In my view you could either save and buy a 981, or you could buy a 987 and actually be driving round in a Cayman right now!

My only question is: why do you need a roof on a car which is going to be used occasionally? The Boxster really is an excellent option too. You get a decent amount of 911 for your cash also if you were so inclined. Get out and drive a few.
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A lot of the 911s at this money seem to mention engine rebuilds also, is there an inherent problem with them, 3.8s most of them.

Never really been interested in soft tops to be honest hence not looking at boxsters, apart from that it will live outside so roof will probably end up going manky.
 
Telecaster said:
A lot of the 911s at this money seem to mention engine rebuilds also, is there an inherent problem with them, 3.8s most of them.

Never really been interested in soft tops to be honest hence not looking at boxsters, apart from that it will live outside so roof will probably end up going manky.
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If they’ve already had an engine rebuild from a reputable place you can drive away happy! The early 997 and 987 both suffer with engine gremlins, however the DFI of the facelifts isn’t totally blameless but it does iron out some of the main issues.
 
Thought to myself 'i fancy a little drive'. 100 miles later im pulling back on the driveway. Woops.
 
have to admit, never saw the appeal in owning a porshe, but starting to appreciate them a bit (friend constantly talks about his 04, 140k driven porshe). started to properly notice them on the roads. sound great, and apparently, the longevity is there.
 
aowc02 said:
have to admit, never saw the appeal in owning a porshe, but starting to appreciate them a bit (friend constantly talks about his 04, 140k driven porshe). started to properly notice them on the roads. sound great, and apparently, the longevity is there.
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I was never interested in one... until I drove one on a small track at a Palmersport day... then I realised what all the fuss was about.
 
my friend thinks as new rules and regulations start clamping down on polluting porshes - the older ones will start to gain value again - because you wont be able to source the normally aspirated V8 etc etc etc
 
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