997 turbo

[53berliner]

looking at this http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/911-turbo-997/porsche-911-turbo--pdk-997/1930217?isexperiment=true

seems expensive compared to others, also I had an HPI check and the model says 911 turbo S-A, would this be a turbo s or just basic turbo, any of the 3 previous owners on here.
Never owned one so like to know thaughts on what they are like or would a GTS model be better option

thanks

 

[ralphmusic]

S-A on DVLA records signify Auto gearbox An "S" turbo is shown as "911 Turbo S S-A"

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: 53berliner or would a GTS model be better option

Nope! Go drive one and you will see why...[] (The GTS is great but.....) Very low mileage example with a good spec and looks almost as nice as a red one....[] Strange it's had 3 owners in 12k miles though...

 

[grover]

Yes its a standard turbo alright Good spec I picked up my new Cayenne on Saturday and Hatfield OPC, had a nice black turbo s 997 with lovley swirl marks over it, presumable will polish out but also a 991 turbo s below list with 900 miles on it, owner changed mind....lovely grey colour too. Looks awsome My white turbo S I thought looked amazing, PM me if you want a pic...try and find one like that...most amazing car I have had.....well almost D

 

[53berliner]

At what intervals are these cars serviced and costs ect.. should this white one in the link have already been serviced? Does anyone know a good insurance company thanks

 

[Lancerlot]

Servicing info here [link=http://porscheownerservices.co.uk/servicing/?model=71]http://porscheownerservices.co.uk/servicing/?model=71[/link] Plenty of insurance info on this forum if you do a search, including a 997-specific thread in the "members only" section. Regards, Clive

 

[Clewsey]

ORIGINAL: tscaptain

ORIGINAL: 53berliner or would a GTS model be better option

Nope! Go drive one and you will see why...[] (The GTS is great but.....) Very low mileage example with a good spec and looks almost as nice as a red one....[] Strange it's had 3 owners in 12k miles though...

Not everybody wants a Turbo though..... [] Sure, a Turbo is quick in a straight line but it doesn't sound as nice as a NA engine IMO.

 

[53berliner]

must say this is stunning http://www.safwatcars.co.uk/car/2012-porsche-911-gts-3-8-pdk-/1332/ except i dont like to much carbon

 

[Dylan1]

ORIGINAL: 53berliner must say this is stunning http://www.safwatcars.co.uk/car/2012-porsche-911-gts-3-8-pdk-/1332/ except i dont like to much carbon

Or that much red ?[]

 

[KXJ 911Turbo]

I think it is a reasonable price for that model and spec. On your point on ownership, I have a 2010 turbo and am the fourth keeper. PC Leicester told me it was quite normal to see a lot of owners on the turbos. Probably the prohibitive running costs!! (Don't tell my wife I said that....[])

ORIGINAL: tscaptain

ORIGINAL: 53berliner or would a GTS model be better option

Nope! Go drive one and you will see why...[] (The GTS is great but.....) Very low mileage example with a good spec and looks almost as nice as a red one....[] Strange it's had 3 owners in 12k miles though...

 

[KXJ 911Turbo]

It is four years old so due a major service, irrespective of mileage. Make sure that this is done, or ask for £2k off the price, as that is what it will set you back.....

ORIGINAL: 53berliner At what intervals are these cars serviced and costs ect.. should this white one in the link have already been serviced? Does anyone know a good insurance company thanks

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: 53berliner must say this is stunning http://www.safwatcars.co.uk/car/2012-porsche-911-gts-3-8-pdk-/1332/ except i dont like to much carbon

Lovely GTS for sale on this forum http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=815491 We can vouch for the owner![]

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: Clewsey Sure, a Turbo is quick in a straight line but it doesn't sound as nice as a NA engine IMO.

Didn't buy it to listen to......[]

 

[Lancerlot]

Of course it's well known that meteor met. was the slowest colour in the range. [] Regards, Clive.

 

[KXJ 911Turbo]

Shall give that comment the respect it deserves Clive.....[>:]

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: KXJ 911Turbo Shall give that comment the respect it deserves Clive.....[>:]

Fear not, it might not have been meant for you [] I've been through some pictures and its seems that Meteor is infact the quickest colour in the Porsche range...[8D]

 

[Lancerlot]

I am not paranoid, it's just that everyone REALLY IS out to get me!

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: garyw I've been through some pictures and its seems that Meteor is infact the quickest colour in the Porsche range...[8D]

Are those the photos showing you at the front of a line of other 997s?[]

 

[Clewsey]

ORIGINAL: tscaptain

ORIGINAL: Clewsey Sure, a Turbo is quick in a straight line but it doesn't sound as nice as a NA engine IMO.

Didn't buy it to listen to......[]

We should rename this forum 997 Turbo only these days []

 

[Lancerlot]

ORIGINAL: Clewsey We should rename this forum 997 Turbo only these days []

I think Alan was posting his personal views and not in an official capacity. We are consistently singing the praises of Carrera and GTS in our Register. [] And there's a clue on thread content in the title. Regards, Clive.