997 - returning to the fold

[Guest]

After 3 years without a 911, returning to the fold.

Question - what can I get for £50k-ish ?

Am I better to wait until the facelift comes out?

 

[Dylan1]

for 50k you could get a 2yr old 997 or as you have been out of the fold for 3yrs you could go for a car which wasnt around then but which knocks spots off the 911(IMHO)!!!!!![][][][]
a new cayman s of course!!

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: Spizz Oil
Am I better to wait until the facelift comes out?

A wide choice available for you, however if waiting for the facelift you'll be missing at least another summer of excellent driving [8D]

That or as dyllan has pointed out, you could drop down from the 911 and have a CaymanS [][] - I know I thought it was silly aswell[]

garyw

 

[Dylan1]

gary-i would have been disappointed if you hadnt picked up on that given that we are on the 997 section!!![][][]
on a serious note-having been overtaken yesterday by a very fast turbo i would be tempted to go for a 996 turbo (rathe rthan a 997c2 )which are very good value currently[]
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[garyw]

Between the 996 turbo which is really good value for money or a 997 would depend on what your after...
The 997 is a leap on from the 996 in terms of road grip and interior design. Where the 996 turbo is a very fast car...[8D]

garyw

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: dyllan
gary-i would have been disappointed if you hadnt picked up on that given that we are on the 997 section!!![][][]

I try my best

garyw

 

[Guest]

Thanks guys. Helpful.

A friend has a seal grey 54 Carrera S with 25k miles and well cared for. Tempted by that.......

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: Spizz Oil
A friend has a seal grey 54 Carrera S with 25k miles and well cared for. Tempted by that.......

Being as you currently have the 996, I'm not sure as if you'd feel you've changed cars if sticking with the 996turbo (apart from when letting the right foot drop to the floor.
Certainly drive your freinds car and see if you do notice the way the 997 handles so much better and is more compliant...

garyw

 

[Dylan1]

if you can get that for 50k you will have a bargain[][]
as gary says i found the 997(and the cayman!)drove a lot nicer than the 996

 

[Guest]

Thanks guys. Really helpful. Have not previously bought a car with 25k on the clock. Take it not a problem.

 

[Grant]

ORIGINAL: dyllan

if you can get that for 50k you will have a bargain[][]
as gary says i found the 997(and the cayman!)drove a lot nicer than the 996

I'm not sure a 54 plate car with 25k is a bargain at £50k, but the 997S is a great car, I'd still take a 996TT X-50 for a test drive first, before deciding for sure.

 

[okellyt]

ORIGINAL: Grant

ORIGINAL: dyllan

if you can get that for 50k you will have a bargain[][]
as gary says i found the 997(and the cayman!)drove a lot nicer than the 996

I'm not sure a 54 plate car with 25k is a bargain at £50k, but the 997S is a great car, I'd still take a 996TT X-50 for a test drive first, before deciding for sure.

996TT is fastre in a striaght line but C2S 997 or C4S is a peach to drive.

If you get under 20k miles you can even add the x51kit (C2S or C4S only) : expensive but then acoording to Porsche's own figures, fastre thant he 996 TT (just i.e. tneths of seconds)

 

[Guest]

Thanks. So how much should a privately sold 997 C2S 2005 on 54 plate with 25k miles go for?

Also, Meridien have a 996 GT3 with 24k 2004 on a 04 for £53k.

Which is the better to go for?

 

[jpbecker]

Go the 997, I think they are streets ahead of a 996, but that's just my opinion (but you know what they say about opinions.....they are like backsides, everyone has one!)[][]

 

[okellyt]

ORIGINAL: Spizz Oil

Thanks. So how much should a privately sold 997 C2S 2005 on 54 plate with 25k miles go for?

Also, Meridien have a 996 GT3 with 24k 2004 on a 04 for £53k.

Which is the better to go for?

Thats a simple choice - track car or road car

If you want a road car buy the 997 C2S (same time around the ring as the GT3 buy the way)
If you want a track car 996 GT3

There is a big diffrence in comfort and cruisability, ther both frighteningly quick when you want them to be

One thing worth noting is that the PASM is not everyones cup of tea - i love it as it gives a much more compliant ride when you are taking it easy but will give you the full track day suspension when you want that. Others don't get on with it so well

Test drive both and buy what you prefer

 

[Dylan1]

there was one in the times for 47775 similar to yours but i havent seen one at indy or opc under 52-3k.depends a bit on condition i suppose tho 2rs old should be like new[][]

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: dyllan

there was one in the tomes for 47775 similar to yours but i havent seen one at indy or opc under 52-3k.depends a bit on condition i suppose tho 2rs old should be like new[][]

 

[Guest]

Sorry - Dyllan,

The one I am looking at is a private seller - a friend. Perhaps you have answered a question. Am i better to buy a 2 year old at £50k or go the whole hog and buy a new one for £72k?

And can I buy an OPC warranty?

Spizz.

 

[Dylan1]

ORIGINAL: Spizz Oil

Sorry - Dyllan,

The one I am looking at is a private seller - a friend. Perhaps you have answered a question. Am i better to buy a 2 year old at £50k or go the whole hog and buy a new one for £72k?

And can I buy an OPC warranty?

Spizz.

looking at the depreciation threads currently going on there is no question!!!!go for you friends car.
but then again as regards new---:::,if you can.....you should.........[][]

 

[Dylan1]

if you look at some of the threads currently on line then with depreciation as it is then your friends car makes a lot of sense..you can get an opc warranty by getting them to do a 111 pt check and then they will sell you an extended opc warranty,usually around £895 i think
but there again with regards a new one........if you can you should.....[][][]praps!