New Member - Hello!

[Guest]

[] Good Afternoon All

My name is Des Lynam - (Yes I Know)

We live in Sheffield with our two mountain dogs.

I will buy my first ever Porsche in May 2005 , read all the books, loved Porche since I can remember.
Ive decided on a 964, C4. Ive read all about the supposed problems/issues. To me Its a fantastic first Porsche but would like your point of view.

I am sure I will in future ask lots of questions you have answerd before but would apreciate your advice etc.

For example:

I have called into Strasse in Leeds on a couple of occasions - seem helpfull with lots of advice. are the as good as the sound/look?

Are cars for sale in the porsche post generaly sold by members?

Enough for now
Regards
Des.

 

[Melv]

Des

Have a look at: www.porsche964.co.uk

Give yourself a few hours!!

Also subscribe to: www.titanic.co.uk/964

There's a huge 964 fraternity on www.rennlist.com too.

Hopefully your questions will be answered there!!

Great choice of car, BTW, I had a 964C4 for 6 years, sold to a lady in Aberdeen (hi Debs!!) at 80,000miles three years ago -it now has 118,000miles on the clock.

Rgds
Mel

 

[bones]

Welcome from me too Des. It's hard to tell if most cars advertised in PP are from PCGB members but one would assume so. Ring HQ and ask them , maybe they have figures that can prove one way or the other. Strasse have a good reputation and only this summer I spoke to two satisfied customers. A 964 C4 with the bugs sorted will be an excellent car. Bear in mind maintenance costs will be slightly higher compared to a C2 if the four wheel drive system develops faults; certainly a car most sophisticated 911 owners would be proud to own.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the feedback.
Des

 

[pae]

ORIGINAL: digger

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Are cars for sale in the porsche post generaly sold by members?

I think you'll find they put NM at the end of any advert placed by a non-member. If that isn't there, then they're a club member.

Phil

 

[Guest]

Hi, I've just bought a 964 C4 Cabriolet and the only way I can describe the feeling it gives me is that it's like dating a film star!! What I mean is I'm nervous before every ride, I get jealous glances everywhere we go, I can't believe that I've got her, shes the last thing I think about at night and I'm constantly worrying wether I'll be able to keep her!! (I have a jealous wife)

I've owned two 944's before and I loved them both and they were fantastic cars( and in alot of ways were alot better than the 964) but I never felt like this before. not about a car anyway.

I've not had the car long enough to give you a helpful evaluation, but if you like i'll give you an update around Christmas time.

Kind regards,

Anthony.

 

[Guest]

No offence to Strasse, or any other dealers, but you will get ALOT more for your money if you buy privately. A £17,999 dealer car is a £15k private car - and you can really freshen up your new £15k private car with the extra £3k.

IF, however, you are not a confident car buyer, or DIY'er, you may want the comfort of being able to go back to a dealer with any issues.

If you are serious about buying, go drive as many 964's as you can - you will see for yourself the huge variations between seemingly similar age/mileage cars.

Good luck!!

 

[Guest]

Hi Anthony

Thanks for the reply. I would apreciate your initial report, hope she lives up to your expectations.
Best Regards
Des

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the advice. I will try as many as possible!
Regards
Des

 

[Jon Kent]

Let the wife drive the car !
Okay, I know many will reply 'WHAT?', but it really works for me.
She loves the car, so won't let me ever sell it (downer!).
Also, I bought it when my daughters were 5mths & 2yrs, so don't ever sell because of kids, they love it too !!
I find the funniest is peoples reaction when you tell them it's 14yrs old & how little they could buy one for !
Life IS sweet !

ENJOY IT, or as they say.......


LIFE*
*for a limited period only

Jon
1990 C4 Cabrio (with Roock mods)