Porsche Owners Thread - If you own one or just like or hate them! :)

Gibbo · 9 Feb 2013 at 22:59

spoonz said:
There are two cracking ones in the network at mo. One comfort with fatboy seats and one comfort with buckets. Seem good value but I don't think I have the brass to stretch to it. Guess I need to go chat with them

Found a 2008 997.1 C2S with x51, Chrono, PCCB, Sports Suspension, PSE, PCM. Very high spec, I expect rare, and perfect for me with 40k miles. Just concerned about life of PCCB rotors at a rumoured £20k replacement cost. Anyone ideas on life expectancy? And also can I get an OPC warranty on a car sourced elsewhere?

EDIT: just checked the price to replace with steels and about a grand, that is if the calipers are same.

Got a link to the car you've found?

PCCB will last over 100k+ miles if your not tracking car, the 996 GT3 for sale at moment with 185,000 miles is still on it's original PCCB disc and they are the older gen1 type disc, 997 cars have gen2 disc.

To convert to steel all you need to buy is 997 turbo steel disc which cost sub £800 from OPC for entire set and that's all you need.

As to warranty, two options, ask the seller to put a warranty on the car for you and pay the extra or after 90 days of ownership you can take it to an OPC for a 111 point check and then purchase a warranty.

Do it!

spoonz · 9 Feb 2013 at 23:46

Here it is.

http://www.raasales.co.uk/used-cars/porsche-911-s-2dr-wilmslow-201305500454624

Gibbo · 9 Feb 2013 at 23:58

spoonz said:
Here it is.

http://www.raasales.co.uk/used-cars/porsche-911-s-2dr-wilmslow-201305500454624

Looks like a great example, if you go for it get them to get Wilmslow OPC to do a 111 point check on the car before you part with your cash.

Should be very quick and drive nice, only downside for me is no aero and not a dolour I'd go for, but it does look like a good example.

teenwolf · 9 Feb 2013 at 23:59

Gibbo

whats the output on your Porsche ?

Gibbo · 10 Feb 2013 at 00:11

bunnox said:
Gibbo

whats the output on your Porsche ?

Stock is 355BHP, but it has some X51 parts so is about 370ish

teenwolf · 10 Feb 2013 at 00:13

and an insane amount of torque

arcamalpha · 10 Feb 2013 at 06:51

Gibbo said:
Looks like the new Cayman is Porsche best car yet, see the links for video and review:-

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/porsche-cayman-s-video-review

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review...st-drives/porsche-cayman-s-first-drive-review

Looks epic!

There are some very decent options available on the new Cayman. However, that means a bucket-seated car with all the right sport options is £65k!

Gibbo · 10 Feb 2013 at 08:09

arcamalpha said:
There are some very decent options available on the new Cayman. However, that means a bucket-seated car with all the right sport options is £65k!

Yep I'd want 19" wheels, buckets, PSE, PCCB, PASM, manual, sports chrono and anything else to decrease weight and make it faster. Only thing I'd be unsure about would be Porsche vector control stuff as even though it does improve lap times some say it takes away involvement and Porsche feel.

Still I buy on spec rather than age/mileage as the spec can change how a Porka drives.

arcamalpha · 10 Feb 2013 at 09:57

Gibbo said:
Yep I'd want 19" wheels, buckets, PSE, PCCB, PASM, manual, sports chrono and anything else to decrease weight and make it faster. Only thing I'd be unsure about would be Porsche vector control stuff as even though it does improve lap times some say it takes away involvement and Porsche feel.

Still I buy on spec rather than age/mileage as the spec can change how a Porka drives.

I configured exactly the same plus a few creature comforts:
- dimming mirrors
- cruise
- alcantara steering wheel
- tyre pressure monitoring
- PDK

I didn't realise the PTV had an impact on feel - I thought it was just a normal locking diff? I've not driven one to find out yet.

Gibbo · 10 Feb 2013 at 10:08

arcamalpha said:
I configured exactly the same plus a few creature comforts:
- dimming mirrors
- cruise
- alcantara steering wheel
- tyre pressure monitoring
- PDK

I didn't realise the PTV had an impact on feel - I thought it was just a normal locking diff? I've not driven one to find out yet.

So are they already on the configurator?

I'd also want the same options as you but not sure on PDK it's good but it removes the involvement and the manual boxes are so good its a shame not to have.

arcamalpha · 10 Feb 2013 at 10:21

Gibbo said:
So are they already on the configurator?

yup

spoonz · 10 Feb 2013 at 11:32

Gibbo said:
Looks like a great example, if you go for it get them to get Wilmslow OPC to do a 111 point check on the car before you part with your cash.

Should be very quick and drive nice, only downside for me is no aero and not a dolour I'd go for, but it does look like a good example.

I'm not fussed about aero, and colour I can give or take. I don't like black at all, but it wouldn't stop me buying it if as spec spot on, that is if condition stacks up.

I read up on 111 point check and seems worthless other than being able to get warranty. There is a well regarding pork specialist in Knutsford, just down road from dealer, who does PPI's, so think I would use them. I'd do a 111 after so could warrant I reckon.

Ill give the a call and go see it, no mention of owners on there.

Gibbo · 10 Feb 2013 at 12:48

spoonz said:
I'm not fussed about aero, and colour I can give or take. I don't like black at all, but it wouldn't stop me buying it if as spec spot on, that is if condition stacks up.

I read up on 111 point check and seems worthless other than being able to get warranty. There is a well regarding pork specialist in Knutsford, just down road from dealer, who does PPI's, so think I would use them. I'd do a 111 after so could warrant I reckon.

Ill give the a call and go see it, no mention of owners on there.

If you mean Sports and Classic, then yes and ask for Mike, he's the owner and a friend of mine, top bloke, he also does geos too.

If you get it we shall have to meet up and I can drool over your carbon intake and interior bits.

spoonz · 10 Feb 2013 at 17:22

Gibbo said:
If you mean Sports and Classic, then yes and ask for Mike, he's the owner and a friend of mine, top bloke, he also does geos too.

If you get it we shall have to meet up and I can drool over your carbon intake and interior bits.

Yep, that's them. Read up on the PorscheGB forum.

We should organise a Pork mini meet, I can drool over GT3's if we can get one to turn up

Ill let you know how I get on next week.

Dr House · 11 Feb 2013 at 12:15

So I picked up the 997.2 PDK.

Im still driving my Targa 4 today because we have lots of snow and its easier to get around in that then then C2S.

Overall I am very pleased with the new car, its so nice to have bluetooth and decent sat nav again.

The 4 has noticeably more grip on wet roads, the GEN 2 is a lot quieter and generally a nicer place to be then the GEN 1.

Having said that the total cost of upgrade is going to be in excess of £10k, is the new car £10k better then the old car? NO!

Should I have got the Maserati GT or Aston V8V, I think not. The Porsche is the better car for me.

Gibbo · 12 Feb 2013 at 21:15

New C4S seems a better drivers car than the C2S in the 991 model lineup, looks fantastic!

Dr House · 12 Feb 2013 at 21:34

hmm my next car.

I think I will keep this one for a few years.

Gibbo · 12 Feb 2013 at 21:51

arcamalpha · 13 Feb 2013 at 10:05

Gibbo said:
youtube video

The commentary is hilarious!

^JP^ · 13 Feb 2013 at 10:38

I was pleasantly surprised with how fair they were to the GTR!