First 997 under 30K?
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That is a great price for someone. Not sure it actually has the sports exhaust system advertised, looking at the photos.
That was my thinking.[8|]
davidcross
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makes me wonder what mines worth with 25k miles...54 plate original s
davidcross
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Hi Dylan, recon u right and besides 79k miles is a huge difference toy car. I think my car wud sell 4 35k in it's current condition and spec. Also I have the thicker steering wheel and aluminium pack arriving from the states soon so that will make it feel a bit newer and different to I spoke to a specialist recently about buying an SC who said I'm too far into the 21st century to enjoy driving one now and I'd find it too agricultural. The whole conversation came about as a result of thinking about buying something that I wouldn't do my conkers on again! That said I cud buy a rotter!!!
davidcross
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Sorry Dylan few typos from my iPhone. Should have read 'to my' rather than 'toy' and there should have Been a full
stop When I put 'I spoke to a specialist'. Typing and walking not a good idea!
stop When I put 'I spoke to a specialist'. Typing and walking not a good idea!
david
i had similar thoughts 2 yrs ago and bought the thick steering wheel-made a really big difference-much prefer it(and shouldve specced it from new of course!)-you definately wont regret adding a few upgrades to freshen your car.although i fancy a change,i look around and think that ,for the money,i still have a nearly new ,(very low mileage)much admired machine -but once my sons insurance cost becomes reasonable i'll be raiding the piggy bank[
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i had similar thoughts 2 yrs ago and bought the thick steering wheel-made a really big difference-much prefer it(and shouldve specced it from new of course!)-you definately wont regret adding a few upgrades to freshen your car.although i fancy a change,i look around and think that ,for the money,i still have a nearly new ,(very low mileage)much admired machine -but once my sons insurance cost becomes reasonable i'll be raiding the piggy bank[
]There is a another on here....
http://www.woodmotorcompany.co.uk/Pages/Cars.aspx
not quite as high mileage but not an S
http://www.woodmotorcompany.co.uk/Pages/Cars.aspx
not quite as high mileage but not an S
jason
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Well heres a 997S with effectively a 15k mile engine for £29k!!!
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl/popup.jsp?currentaction=searchresults&e2w=26720&sort=5&did=26720&partner=TMG&postcode=cv379lz&dropdowntype=uvl&configfile=http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/26720/26720_config.xml&miles=1500&csslocation=http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/26720/26720&max_records=200&id=200946345666271&distance=0
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl/popup.jsp?currentaction=searchresults&e2w=26720&sort=5&did=26720&partner=TMG&postcode=cv379lz&dropdowntype=uvl&configfile=http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/26720/26720_config.xml&miles=1500&csslocation=http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/26720/26720&max_records=200&id=200946345666271&distance=0
I just came on to post that same link, spotted it in my searching the net.
All you owners out there, how well do 997's stand up to 80K miles, that one has a new engine so eases that concern but will the rest of it still be in good nick?
I'm considering a 4-5 year old 997 rather than a new/nearly new Audi/BMW, will an 80K 997 feel a bit worn out?
All you owners out there, how well do 997's stand up to 80K miles, that one has a new engine so eases that concern but will the rest of it still be in good nick?
I'm considering a 4-5 year old 997 rather than a new/nearly new Audi/BMW, will an 80K 997 feel a bit worn out?
sawood12
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Modern cars these days are good for hundreds of thousands of miles as long as they are not abused and well maintained. I got a lift home in a private hire car the other day - a Vauxhall Vectra with over 300k miles on the clock and still the original engine which had no major work done to it over its 300k miles history - not even a cylinder head gasket. The engine sounded fine with no rattles (well nothing over the normal diesel tractor like rattles). The rest of the car looked like it had covered the mileage and some, but mechanically it sounded fine. My Focus is on 103k miles and on the original clutch, cylinder head gasket and feels perfectly fine and i've done nothing over and above the absolute minimum maintenance and serviceing recommended by Ford - i've even used bog standard oil, so if Vauxhall and Ford can build an engine capable of hundreds of thousands of miles trouble free motoring then i'm sure Porsche can. Though over time trackdays and short journeys will take their toll, so it all depends upon how the car has been driven and maintained. There is always a higher risk buying a higher mileage car, but 80k isn't high mileage in absolute terms - I bet the engine is barley run in at that mileage.
In anycase, saving £30k over the cost of a brand new car, or £10k - £15k less than a lower mileage car of the same age, easily pays for an engine rebuild if you're unlucky.
In anycase, saving £30k over the cost of a brand new car, or £10k - £15k less than a lower mileage car of the same age, easily pays for an engine rebuild if you're unlucky.
Tim
I can't answer your question in absolute terms but I bought a 68k four year old 997 a couple of months ago. A couple of people have genuinely asked "is it new"? That's partly because the paintwork is in A1 condition, partly because its leather interior is nearly unmarked (and even the drivers seat shows little sign of wear) and finally, it's been well looked after (OPC plus well known indy for 60k service). Oh, and it goes like the clappers with virtually no rattles or squeaks. Of course things will go wrong (though I hope not) but once you are passed the "must get it serviced by Porsche to keep the resale price up" battle, I don't think that "running costs" will be much different to a BMW or Merc. [can't say the same about the cost of petrol tho [] ]
Go for it ... but check all the history (a gap in history for 2 years or 20k miles would make me run a mile) ... and enjoy!
Paul
I can't answer your question in absolute terms but I bought a 68k four year old 997 a couple of months ago. A couple of people have genuinely asked "is it new"? That's partly because the paintwork is in A1 condition, partly because its leather interior is nearly unmarked (and even the drivers seat shows little sign of wear) and finally, it's been well looked after (OPC plus well known indy for 60k service). Oh, and it goes like the clappers with virtually no rattles or squeaks. Of course things will go wrong (though I hope not) but once you are passed the "must get it serviced by Porsche to keep the resale price up" battle, I don't think that "running costs" will be much different to a BMW or Merc. [can't say the same about the cost of petrol tho [
] ]Go for it ... but check all the history (a gap in history for 2 years or 20k miles would make me run a mile) ... and enjoy!
Paul
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