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

[tom_nieto]

The 987 spyder is great, but I do wonder whether it’s really worth the £50k price given you could buy a 987 boxster or cayman and do some choice upgrades yourself. The Cayman sport that you quoted is a prime example of this IMO. A suspension refresh and lighter wheels and you’re not far off (DFI engine aside).

The upside of the 987 spyder that you’ve found is the spec which is real unicorn stuff and would keep the price strong. If residuals are the main concern then the spyder is the one to go for as any money for mods you put into a standard car will not come back at resale time.

There’s an awful lot that I miss about my S2000, but the 997’s steering and balance makes the car flow along a road so well, this can only get better with a mid engined car. There’s also the joy of the flat 6 howl with the roof off

If it’s an analogue driving experience in a Porsche that you’re after, would an earlier GT3 be the thing to go for? Prices have increased for sure, but a 997 GT3 Gen 1 would be pretty awesome (albeit more like £75k). Crikey, even 996 GT3’s are commanding over £70k now.

In all honesty I think you should keep the S2000 and hold out for the Porsche GT car that you really want.

 

[Gibbo]

The 987 spyder is great, but I do wonder whether it’s really worth the £50k price given you could buy a 987 boxster or cayman and do some choice upgrades yourself. The Cayman sport that you quoted is a prime example of this IMO. A suspension refresh and lighter wheels and you’re not far off (DFI engine aside).

The upside of the 987 spyder that you’ve found is the spec which is real unicorn stuff and would keep the price strong. If residuals are the main concern then the spyder is the one to go for as any money for mods you put into a standard car will not come back at resale time.

There’s an awful lot that I miss about my S2000, but the 997’s steering and balance makes the car flow along a road so well, this can only get better with a mid engined car. There’s also the joy of the flat 6 howl with the roof off

If it’s an analogue driving experience in a Porsche that you’re after, would an earlier GT3 be the thing to go for? Prices have increased for sure, but a 997 GT3 Gen 1 would be pretty awesome (albeit more like £75k). Crikey, even 996 GT3’s are commanding over £70k now.

In all honesty I think you should keep the S2000 and hold out for the Porsche GT car that you really want.

996 GT3 do not like them, drive pretty aweful.
997 GT3 I like but no traction control on .1 models and I am not Chris Harris.
A 997 GT3 gen2 or RS would fit the bill, perfect and no doubt best Porsche driving experience out there, but a 991.1 GT3 RS though lacks in the feel and involvement especially at legal speeds, for me there is just something about those cars, the looks, the noise Porsche just got it so right but driving dynamics on the public road I suspect the 997.2 GT3 / GT3 RS is absolute perfection, the 991.1 onwards cars have the looks and the noise along with track performance but at road legal speeds I agree with many owners opinions in that they are rather dull.

 

[Gibbo]

Well I thought long, too long, then decided OK lets do it, already a deposit placed on the car, would have thought I would have had plenty of time to think it over, but there ya go, the used car market right now really is bonkers.

 

[Gibbo]

That Peridot green Cayman GT4 that I spotted in the FB group for 68k, less than a week later it is at a dealer for 7k more:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108196402397?price-from=500&include-delivery-option=on&colour=Green&colour=Yellow&radius=1500&year-to=2021&postcode=st87hf&model=CAYMAN&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&make=PORSCHE&sort=price-desc&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1

Seems dealers are trying to buy all the private cars up to make a quick profit.

 

[Maccy]

Well I thought long, too long, then decided OK lets do it, already a deposit placed on the car, would have thought I would have had plenty of time to think it over, but there ya go, the used car market right now really is bonkers.

For which one? The Spyder at Ashgood?

 

[Gibbo]

For which one? The Spyder at Ashgood?

Yep it sold today at 50k, he said once they dropped it from 55k to 50k yesterday the interest came in and someone just put a deposit in without even seeing it.

I have since spotted this one:
https://www.dtperformancecars.co.uk/used-porsche-boxster-atherstone-warwickshire-3151015

Black is an unknown for me, love or hate, gonna go see this one on Saturday as its closer, its a better spec, as its got NAV, Sports chrono and ceramics, all items red one did not have, but of course its double miles at 30k (not an issue) but at same time the red one was a bit of a perfect example if not perfect spec, whereas this car is clearly a driven and used example, which I guess is more in line for my use, but 45k seems too rich but I said that about red one and have missed out, still gonna go look, if it check out offer 42k on it.

 

[Greebo]

Yep it sold today at 50k, he said once they dropped it from 55k to 50k yesterday the interest came in and someone just put a deposit in without even seeing it.

I have since spotted this one:
https://www.dtperformancecars.co.uk/used-porsche-boxster-atherstone-warwickshire-3151015

Black is an unknown for me, love or hate, gonna go see this one on Saturday as its closer, its a better spec, as its got NAV, Sports chrono and ceramics, all items red one did not have, but of course its double miles at 30k (not an issue) but at same time the red one was a bit of a perfect example if not perfect spec, whereas this car is clearly a driven and used example, which I guess is more in line for my use, but 45k seems too rich but I said that about red one and have missed out, still gonna go look, if it check out offer 42k on it.

I saw that one, I prefered it as well. Even thought about buying it

Good luck.

 

[mattyg]

Lotus are definitely not going to announce a cab version?????
That'll throw a spanner in the works

 

[Gibbo]

I saw that one, I prefered it as well. Even thought about buying it

Good luck.

What put you off?

 

[Gibbo]

Lotus are definitely not going to announce a cab version?????
That'll throw a spanner in the works

No cab or targa on Emira.

 

[tom_nieto]

The black one is a great spec! Shame about the red, but demonstrates how nuts the market is.

 

[Greebo]

What put you off?

decided to be sensible, partner starting her phd soon so going to be a one income household for the next three years

 

[Gibbo]

Struck a deal!

Cars exterior is spotless from a recent paint job and proper detail and the interior has been tidied up. Car drives spot on and reminded me a lot of my 997.

Got a few grand off and it’s off to Porsche for a major service and check over as part of the deal and then giving it a clean bill of health, new battery going on too as dealer reckons it’s had it, ceramics seem spot on but requested Porsche measure them.

The roof is a proper faff but adds to the entertainment, car sounds awesome but the exhaust was either stuck open or closed as exhaust button was doing nothing, again Porsche to fix as part of deal and I suspect same issue as my 997 that when car is left stood a while they seize up. Lockdown has seen me out on a few pounds as the buckets were snug.




Spec is excellent, NAV, Sports chrono, PSE, buckets, manual abs ceramics.

Can’t wait drive it!

 

[glenimp617]

@Gibbo how many cars you got now shmee?

are you still enjoying your yaris

 

[Jonnycoupe]

Instead of “hi guys, I’m Shmee”

“Hi there, I’m Gibbo”

Great place at DT Performance, Dan has great stock. Literally 500m from my house!

 

[glenimp617]

Instead of “hi guys, I’m Shmee”

“Hi there, I’m Gibbo”

Great place at DT Performance, Dan has great stock. Literally 500m from my house!

I'm sure he used to start his threads with "Hi there" years ago

 

[Gibbo]

I'm sure he used to start his threads with "Hi there" years ago

Hi there

I still do.
Yaris is a freaking awesome bit of car, way better than the EVO X I had some years ago, namely because the lack of weight is just so noticeable in a car, be over 4000 miles soon, advantages of a city car but the handling and fun factor of like an EVO but just feels better built and a lot more feel.

Instead of “hi guys, I’m Shmee”

“Hi there, I’m Gibbo”

Great place at DT Performance, Dan has great stock. Literally 500m from my house!

Yeah not dealt with them before, but seem very accomodating, its a done deal based on Porsche giving it a clean bill of health but all seems well, only issues were flat battery and he reckons its had it so said will replace and the exhaust valve was either stuck shut or open, my 997 did the same when not used so again a bit of grease and that will be sorted, otherwise car drove great, amazing steering feel and amazing brake pedal feel as to be expected from this generation of Porsche and of course compared to more modern cars it feels small on the road which is nice.

 

[Jonnycoupe]

Nice, does that mean S2000 is being sold? If you ever pop over again give me a shout!

 

[Gibbo]

Nice, does that mean S2000 is being sold? If you ever pop over again give me a shout!

The S2000 is going nowhere for now, need more time in the Spyder, they are both rag tops but they are both quite far apart in how they drive so for now the S2000 is safe, but at same time if values keep pushing north and if in a few months or next Summer I can get 25-30k for it then to be frank I'd be silly not to let it go considering I paid only 14k for it last March from Honda, but for now its safe because its engine is a masterpiece in its own right and its a Honda so it cost literally not a lot to run, the only downside is its like £600 tax a year, more than the Spyder which is only £340

 

[Cleisthenes]

Struck a deal!

Cars exterior is spotless from a recent paint job and proper detail and the interior has been tidied up. Car drives spot on and reminded me a lot of my 997.

Got a few grand off and it’s off to Porsche for a major service and check over as part of the deal and then giving it a clean bill of health, new battery going on too as dealer reckons it’s had it, ceramics seem spot on but requested Porsche measure them.

The roof is a proper faff but adds to the entertainment, car sounds awesome but the exhaust was either stuck open or closed as exhaust button was doing nothing, again Porsche to fix as part of deal and I suspect same issue as my 997 that when car is left stood a while they seize up. Lockdown has seen me out on a few pounds as the buckets were snug.




Spec is excellent, NAV, Sports chrono, PSE, buckets, manual abs ceramics.

Can’t wait drive it!

Lovely!

I was close with my suggestion

I'd be after a 981 Spyder if you're after that sort of thing, not that I'd driven one!