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Well as you guys know from the other thread I've finally bit the bullet and bought one. Sorry Glenn you need to be quicker off the mark m8 [
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The Story:
I went down first thing Saturday after numerous secretive emails with Phil last week (again apologies Glenn but alls fair in love and second hand Porsches []).
I'd already discussed money before going as its 150 miles each way so didn't want to waste any time, Phil had said he'd had some silly offers but would negotiate a little.
Its in pretty good nick for a K plate with 222000Km on the clock, It has loads of history and came into the UK last year with full Porsche history. Since then Phil has had the belts etc done and a service plus a new flywheel & clutch. Paint and body is perfect,the interior needs a little tidying but not much only slight cosmetic fiddling and a radio.There were no nasty noises from box or engine, infact the engine was exceptionally quiet not a hint of any rattles or chain noise, It drove very well indeed suspension & steering felt tight with no drama when cornering and no excessive rebound so I assume the shocks are sound. Brakes were sharp, although the front calipers look a little tatty and the rear discs are slightly scored. All electrics worked as they should so did the A/C which has just been recharged.
Now the Problems (minor so don't panic) when we went out we got to a nice long straight and just as I was about to floor it, the drivers windscreen wiper stopped !!! Phil was gutted, we had a look when we got back and it looked like the arm had come lose so he has promised to sort it before I collect her at the weekend had a good laugh about that.
The rear tyres are nearly gone probably about 2-3000 miles left on them, so that'll be the first big bill. The tail pipe was rather rusty so I can see that going in a few months and finally and until I can get at it properly, there is a hint of an oily film on the cam belt covers, couldn't really tell whether its a seal or if it a bit of vapour deposit, I'll need to get my spanners out to investigate that further as I don't want that getting on the belts.
Thanks for all your advise chaps along with some tips from a friend of a friend whos had 968s I think I managed to give the car a pretty good shake down. This friend also happens to have a harness bar for a 968 so looks like the 1st modification is sorted []
Finally just for the record I didn't find the CS too harsh at all, compared to some motors I've driven I found the ride quite reasonable even on the back lanes, although I like it hard and fast a bit like my women [] (If only it were true [])
Cheers from a very happy Mike[8D]
] The Story:
I went down first thing Saturday after numerous secretive emails with Phil last week (again apologies Glenn but alls fair in love and second hand Porsches [
]).I'd already discussed money before going as its 150 miles each way so didn't want to waste any time, Phil had said he'd had some silly offers but would negotiate a little.
Its in pretty good nick for a K plate with 222000Km on the clock, It has loads of history and came into the UK last year with full Porsche history. Since then Phil has had the belts etc done and a service plus a new flywheel & clutch. Paint and body is perfect,the interior needs a little tidying but not much only slight cosmetic fiddling and a radio.There were no nasty noises from box or engine, infact the engine was exceptionally quiet not a hint of any rattles or chain noise, It drove very well indeed suspension & steering felt tight with no drama when cornering and no excessive rebound so I assume the shocks are sound. Brakes were sharp, although the front calipers look a little tatty and the rear discs are slightly scored. All electrics worked as they should so did the A/C which has just been recharged.
Now the Problems (minor so don't panic) when we went out we got to a nice long straight and just as I was about to floor it, the drivers windscreen wiper stopped !!! Phil was gutted, we had a look when we got back and it looked like the arm had come lose so he has promised to sort it before I collect her at the weekend had a good laugh about that.
The rear tyres are nearly gone probably about 2-3000 miles left on them, so that'll be the first big bill. The tail pipe was rather rusty so I can see that going in a few months and finally and until I can get at it properly, there is a hint of an oily film on the cam belt covers, couldn't really tell whether its a seal or if it a bit of vapour deposit, I'll need to get my spanners out to investigate that further as I don't want that getting on the belts.
Thanks for all your advise chaps along with some tips from a friend of a friend whos had 968s I think I managed to give the car a pretty good shake down. This friend also happens to have a harness bar for a 968 so looks like the 1st modification is sorted [
]Finally just for the record I didn't find the CS too harsh at all, compared to some motors I've driven I found the ride quite reasonable even on the back lanes, although I like it hard and fast a bit like my women [
] (If only it were true [])Cheers from a very happy Mike[8D]
