Another option I suppose is spend a little more for a newer 991 model which has the electric seats? http://www.romansofstalbans.co.uk/s...-s-manual-bose-pasm-sunroof-sport-chrono/2094
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Expensive to do and would certainly be cheaper to find a car with them already fitted.
That 991 looks really nice and ticks lots of boxes! Not sure if it’s got a sports exhaust. Definitely worth a look.
EDIT: It looks like it’s got an exhaust switch on the centre console so that would be every box ticked for me... apart from it being a coupe, but that’s up to you.
Switchable sports exhaust is in the description and I can see the button in the centre console so...guess so?!
Do you want a GTS, a 2S or a 4S? A manual or PDK? 997 or 991? Spending 40k or 60k? As you've linked them all.
They're all very different. By all means go and try them all but you really need to pick which variant you want most, then determine which options are must have and then start looking. Unfortunately buying Porsche's is a nightmare because of options (I've given up twice in Boxster hunts!).
They're all very different. By all means go and try them all but you really need to pick which variant you want most, then determine which options are must have and then start looking. Unfortunately buying Porsche's is a nightmare because of options (I've given up twice in Boxster hunts!).
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This choice would appear to be reasonably straightforward if the budget is enough for the 997 GTS linked... buy the 991 above and don’t worry about the options because it’s got them all!
I would prefer a 991 but wasn't sure they would be affordable until I found the one above.
A 997 4S or 2S would be fine, I need to drive both and see which I prefer.
I won't comment about price because finance will be involved and I know only too well how that subject can escalate round here
A 997 4S or 2S would be fine, I need to drive both and see which I prefer.
I won't comment about price because finance will be involved and I know only too well how that subject can escalate round here
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They don't, they're quite different in driving dynamics. It's more a personal preference type thing & I much prefer the 911.
911 is a more practical daily.
718... lol... the engine is vile.
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You have to test one to see if you like it or not. The 991 C2S chassis changes are not great, if going 991.1, you want the C4S... big difference in how they drive.
997 C4S is good, but you get a lot of transmission vibration through the steering wheel... may or may not bother you.
997 has a better engine over 991.1, even thought they look similar on paper.
Agreed. You need to do a lot lot more reading and driving, it's clear at the moment you have gotten as far as "a 911, £40-60k".
The notion you are talking about retrofitting electric seats is laughable. If you weren't a prominent poster I think you'd be getting ignored or classed as a fantasist.
Hardly, the question was asked and that was it
Hardly, the question was asked and that was it
I don't think anyone seriously considering 911's would ever dream of getting one the incorrect spec seat wise and then spending a fortune bodging commonly optioned electric seats in when there are 100's of different cars available, nor would they have such a massive scope in budget and be linking convertibles, manuals, 2 and 4's and pdk cars, and different generations.
As I said, you're getting the time of day because you are a known poster, but you need to be doing some leg work yourself first!
I’ve done plenty of reading thanks, but getting the opinion of others is just as valuable.
As I haven’t driven any yet, I’m not sure which model I would prefer however leaning towards the 4S based on my research.
I would also expect members here to help out anyone seeking info, regardless of their forum status.
As I haven’t driven any yet, I’m not sure which model I would prefer however leaning towards the 4S based on my research.
I would also expect members here to help out anyone seeking info, regardless of their forum status.
Just the sound or is there more to it?
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Sound, power delivery, torque curve... just unpleasant feeling
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They will barely move I expect. New model will be more expensive which automatically creates a gap. Look at GT3 prices when new models launch, as they will be relatively similar.