Porsche Owners Thread - If you own one or just like or hate them! :)
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My Boxtser has just popped up saying it needs a service in the next 30 days.
I'm going to be keeping the warranty when it comes up for renewal in about 6 weeks, I'm waiting for my OPC to quote me. Are there any other options?
There are a number of local Porsche specialists with Porsche Technicians and all the correct diagnostic software and tools, they look like they could do it for less than half what OPC Guildford will quote.
I'm assuming I won't get the warranty renewed if I take it anywhere other than an OPC though?
What are OPC's like on negotiating down prices on a service.
I've only done 9k since the last service, new tyres and a new set of brakes were put on (when I purchased the car in May 2010) but am I write in getting a local friendly garage to check my tyres and brakes before taking it in for the 111 point check to avoid Porsche saying it needs tyres and brakes all round when it doesn't?
OPC Guildford have quoted;
£610 (Major service)
£150 (Brake fluid change)
My last service was the 60k service with the belts and spark plugs I believe.
I'm going to be keeping the warranty when it comes up for renewal in about 6 weeks, I'm waiting for my OPC to quote me. Are there any other options?
There are a number of local Porsche specialists with Porsche Technicians and all the correct diagnostic software and tools, they look like they could do it for less than half what OPC Guildford will quote.
I'm assuming I won't get the warranty renewed if I take it anywhere other than an OPC though?
What are OPC's like on negotiating down prices on a service.
I've only done 9k since the last service, new tyres and a new set of brakes were put on (when I purchased the car in May 2010) but am I write in getting a local friendly garage to check my tyres and brakes before taking it in for the 111 point check to avoid Porsche saying it needs tyres and brakes all round when it doesn't?
OPC Guildford have quoted;
£610 (Major service)
£150 (Brake fluid change)
My last service was the 60k service with the belts and spark plugs I believe.
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Easy, just get 115 pay day loans?
Yes, although I can't check the inside as easily due to the arches and width of the tyres. Seeing as the garage will be checking the brakes they can fully check the tyres at the same time.
What has arches got to do with it? Measure the tyres all the way across from below the arches, just get on your back and do it you lazy git.
Also do the 111 check whilst its still under-warranty, so they put most of the things they find right under the warranty and not out of your pocket.
What has arches got to do with it? Measure the tyres all the way across from below the arches, just get on your back and do it you lazy git.
Also do the 111 check whilst its still under-warranty, so they put most of the things they find right under the warranty and not out of your pocket.
The garage is going to check the brakes so the car will be there, it'll take them 30 seconds and then the owner (family friend) can tell me the condition. He knows tyres better than me and I'd trust his judgement over mine. It's a moot point anyway as the tyres are getting checked. It's a non issue as long as someone checks them, which they will.
111 Point check will be done whilst the car is still under warranty, I'm wondering apart from tyres and brakes what could come up as being wrong on the car and not covered.
Any comment on the taking it to a specialist Gibbo, or about negotiating down with them?
Well 111 point check can throw up brakes, condensors, coil packs, tyres and other stuff which warranty does not cover, thats Porsches way of getting money out of you.
My tyres and brakes should be fine as I've only done 9k on them since they were fitted. I think one of the sets of brakes is about 25k old but I'd expect them to still be okay.
What's a 'condensor'?
I've emailed them back asking for a breakdown of the £610 service as I think it should only be a minor this time as the one that was done just before I purchased it looks like a major.
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Soldato
Stop the hate
Really a lot quicker though? I would think a bit quicker (for an extra 50 odd grand it should be
Great pictures btwThe track conditions look lethal!
Actually it's just a different kind of power delivery. We've had both, a '12 Turbo S and a '13 GT-R and the S just feels a lot more vicious and less tamed. I found the S more exciting than the GT-R but the performance figures are actually pretty close, with the S being marginally quicker to 60 and 100.
You can get a perspective on Porsche's view on BHP from the comments made above by Andreas Preuninger, which is reflective of the entire range not just the GT3 really. The worst Porsche to ever come out of the factory will be bang on the numbers, the best will be up to 'some' percentage better, but I believe if they are too far over they reject the engine, seem to recall someone telling me that from the factory tour.
There are reasons Porsches have always been so quick against the clock. Great traction, minimal transmission losses, good strong engines that keep giving and giving over and over and nice gearboxes. I think one of the key advantages of the GT-R was it's gearbox actually and this can be seen with the PDK box from Porsche. Not having to stir the box is simply quicker, not least when you are giving it beans around the Ring. A brilliant driver could take any GT3 and match the times Porsche claim, even better them. I am STILL not convinced the same driver could do the same with the GT-R and I am not sure anyone ever has (??).
Times are irrelevant however outside the pub and trying not to get swung by Porsches exceptionally soft PR, but I do think their outlook to numbers is different. The GT-R has proven to me to be everything I expected it to be. Incredibly fast, I mean mind numbingly so and incredibly impressive as a technology showcase, but it is not on the same page when it comes to smiles (for me at least, some would disagree and to be fair they are owners, I've just had a go in a couple) as it gives what it does so easily. I fear the new GT3 might be similar and that would be sad, but I trust Mr Andreas Preuninger as he hasn't got it wrong yet with a GT3.
I seem to recall saying sometime back that what Nissan did was incredible and it will be incredible again and in doing it they have forced Porsche to move on in their thinking. I am wetting myself with anticipation of the first GT3 road tests, though that might also be old age.
There are reasons Porsches have always been so quick against the clock. Great traction, minimal transmission losses, good strong engines that keep giving and giving over and over and nice gearboxes. I think one of the key advantages of the GT-R was it's gearbox actually and this can be seen with the PDK box from Porsche. Not having to stir the box is simply quicker, not least when you are giving it beans around the Ring. A brilliant driver could take any GT3 and match the times Porsche claim, even better them. I am STILL not convinced the same driver could do the same with the GT-R and I am not sure anyone ever has (??).
Times are irrelevant however outside the pub and trying not to get swung by Porsches exceptionally soft PR, but I do think their outlook to numbers is different. The GT-R has proven to me to be everything I expected it to be. Incredibly fast, I mean mind numbingly so and incredibly impressive as a technology showcase, but it is not on the same page when it comes to smiles (for me at least, some would disagree and to be fair they are owners, I've just had a go in a couple) as it gives what it does so easily. I fear the new GT3 might be similar and that would be sad, but I trust Mr Andreas Preuninger as he hasn't got it wrong yet with a GT3.
I seem to recall saying sometime back that what Nissan did was incredible and it will be incredible again and in doing it they have forced Porsche to move on in their thinking. I am wetting myself with anticipation of the first GT3 road tests, though that might also be old age.
Soldato
I will completely agree with you on that. I've had 2 GT-R's now, an '09 and a '13 and ultimately moved on from the '13 after only a matter of weeks. I can't say that I find the interior acceptable on a $100k car, it was fine at $70k, not at its current price.
Secondly, they are cars that need to be pushed to get the most out of else they feel rather dull once the acceleration wears off. I got to take the Aston Martin out this weekend on an absolutely incredible 20 mile twisty road and it reminded me of why I own such a car, a feeling I lacked somewhat with the GT-R despite its epic performance and capabilities.
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I told you so!
The ability of the GTR and Turbo S is mind boggling, I'm am very lucky to have driven both quite a bit and spent plenty of time as a passenger.
I feel if I had a 997 Turbo or GTR it would just be a flirt, but within a matter of weeks/months I'd be bored.
It says something about the NA 911 and GT3's that owners tend to keep them for years and I generally bore quickly of cars, yet the 911 I've kept longer than any car and intend on keeping it until the end of the year, maybe longer which would be 3yrs.
Yes on a super-cold wet dry where my rather aggressive geo setup can actually hinder progress a little or means you have to put a lot of effort into warm the front tyres, but fact is on a dry day it is such an rewarding car to drive and still to this day I am finding better ways to pedal it along. Yes its cost me a small fortune to run, a lot my own fault as I love messing with cars, I just have to tweak things and maintain them to the highest standards, which with a 911 has cost me some serious money, but I enjoy every minute in that car more so than any other car I've own, though the Mustang will always have a special place in my heart.
Soldato
I told you so!
You also told me the new GT-R was light years better than the old one
something having had both I simply didn't feel at all!As soon as I open my garage door, the Aston already wins. They're so rare and so ludicrously overpriced here, they carry immense prestige. I get more attention in the AM than I do in the MP4.
That said, I can't imagine ever driving a better performing car for under $200k in the foreseeable future. My GT-Rs will always be something I remember but I can't say that I miss it, which is surprising.
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Gibbo. Thanks for the contact I am going to order all the parts tomorrow.
One question, did you replace the front back box also?
Part number 6
997.1 does not have this part, however I believe this is what most skip and put straight pipes there instead, gives a more 997.1 sound effect and nearly 10BHP too.
Check with FVD, Awe, Fabspeed etc. but its well worth putting the performance part in there and ask your OPC if they are OK with it, if not you need to check with Porsche if number 6 is the same with or without PSE, if its different then you need to buy it too.
The contact I gave you is a top bloke who will go out of his way to help you, so he will know or can find you the answer.