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

RSR · 12 Jul 2018 at 19:41

That is stunning! I need to find some money!

mikeh501 · 12 Jul 2018 at 20:24

MaX_PoWah said:
Well I’ve found the Quattro system on my RS3 to be pretty good so assumed it’s a similar offering? As I said I’ve not tried many cars / options so it all might change.

He said that following the Geneva motor show in September the car will likely be orderable at the start of 2019 (likely just the Carrera/S initially) with delivery in the summer. For the GTS he said he doesn’t know but someone else told me it’s typically 6 months after before you can order the GTS variant? So could be a very late 2019 or early 2020.

Gotcha, i've got a 2WD GTS and honestly its stuck to the ground like its on rails. Depending on if this is your daily, then id try and consider a 2WD model. Apparently its a touch dynamically better with 2WD. The C4 has the signature bar across the rear lights also, if thats your thing.

2020 - Long time to save the pennies then!

mikeh501 · 12 Jul 2018 at 20:35

Went to the Alps last weekend. Completely epic trip in the porka. Loved it.

tom_nieto · 13 Jul 2018 at 00:01

mikeh501 said:
Went to the Alps last weekend. Completely epic trip in the porka. Loved it.

I’ve got to get on it and do a European road trip. Some of the recent photos on this forum have been stunning!

EyeDot · 13 Jul 2018 at 01:57

Just got mine back from some tuning work,

647 whp now

monstrously rapid, but still 50 or so more whp to go with new intercoolers and a more aggressive map when I find time.

As fast as a 991 GT2RS now, but with the roof down

It's good for 25 seconds 0 - 300kmh now, however I suspect that a little pessimistic!

tom_nieto · 13 Jul 2018 at 02:17

EyeDot said:
As fast as a 991 GT2RS now, but with the roof down

I imagine you’d lose a lot of hats in that!

DAIR · 13 Jul 2018 at 08:55

RSR said:
That is stunning! I need to find some money!

Agreed.

These 911s really were the perfect size.

I'm going to play the euros tonight lol

GSXRMovistar · 13 Jul 2018 at 09:19

RSR said:
That is stunning! I need to find some money!

I came to this thread to post this, as you say just stunning.

RSR · 13 Jul 2018 at 09:39

EyeDot said:
Just got mine back from some tuning work,

647 whp now

monstrously rapid, but still 50 or so more whp to go with new intercoolers and a more aggressive map when I find time.

As fast as a 991 GT2RS now, but with the roof down

It's good for 25 seconds 0 - 300kmh now, however I suspect that a little pessimistic!

That must be insane, as I drove the Turbo S not so long ago and thought that was insainly quick!

Housey · 13 Jul 2018 at 10:57

mikeh501 said:
Went to the Alps last weekend. Completely epic trip in the porka. Loved it.

Good stuff. The enjoyment of owning cars like this is taking them around Europe for me.

Cleisthenes · 13 Jul 2018 at 11:41

EyeDot said:
Just got mine back from some tuning work,

647 whp now

monstrously rapid, but still 50 or so more whp to go with new intercoolers and a more aggressive map when I find time.

As fast as a 991 GT2RS now, but with the roof down

It's good for 25 seconds 0 - 300kmh now, however I suspect that a little pessimistic!

Sounds like you've been to 9e?

theone8181 · 13 Jul 2018 at 13:27

Cleisthenes said:
Sounds like you've been to 9e?

I was trying to think of the porsche guys that do a lot of the turbo modding, i kept on thinking hartech lol.

EyeDot · 13 Jul 2018 at 15:12

Ya 9e

DAIR · 13 Jul 2018 at 17:15

Really hope this is just part one of a number of episodes

Drollic · 13 Jul 2018 at 20:15

I prefer the less flashy earlier singer models I think. Bet it's great to drive though.

Mark1989 · 15 Jul 2018 at 14:52

Thought I'd ask here as no idea when it comes to porsche besides I love 911, In regards to boxter s old ones 2007 and earlier is there anything to be wary of in perticular for example rust? Or any strange quirks on early models

Dis86 · 15 Jul 2018 at 14:58

Mark1989 said:
Thought I'd ask here as no idea when it comes to porsche besides I love 911, In regards to boxter s old ones 2007 and earlier is there anything to be wary of in perticular for example rust? Or any strange quirks on early models

Look up engine problems.

chrismscotland · 15 Jul 2018 at 15:08

Mark1989 said:
Thought I'd ask here as no idea when it comes to porsche besides I love 911, In regards to boxter s old ones 2007 and earlier is there anything to be wary of in perticular for example rust? Or any strange quirks on early models

Have a read here: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...s/used-car-buying-guide-porsche-boxster-£3000

Plenty of used buying guides out there

Mark1989 · 15 Jul 2018 at 15:17

chrismscotland said:
Have a read here: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/used-car-buying-guides/used-car-buying-guide-porsche-boxster-£3000

Plenty of used buying guides out there

Cheers for the link was a good read!

chrismscotland · 15 Jul 2018 at 15:20

Mark1989 said:
Cheers for the link was a good read!

Been having a look at Boxsters myself - there's a lot of info out there!