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02 July 2008, 11:57 PM
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Opinions please, Fancy a change
Been looking at Porsche!!. Sorry Scoobynet.
Hate the new STI, it is vile, RB to much like the one I have.
I think Porsche are pretty ugly too, but, looking at value for money here.
996 appeals. Opinions welcome
Hate the new STI, it is vile, RB to much like the one I have.
I think Porsche are pretty ugly too, but, looking at value for money here.
996 appeals. Opinions welcome
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03 July 2008, 11:08 AM
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Funnily enough, I've been debating about a 996 C4S. Ordered a Scirocco, but my other idea was buy a shed for work & back and buy a 996 C4S for the weekends.
Been looking around and prices are in the region of £38k+. 911 Virgin have a lovely Silver one in stock. The only reason I've ruled it out this time round is the possible expence. It was a £70k sportscar new afterall, so servicing, parts extra will reflect that.
I'd only buy one with Porsche warranty and would have to renew that every year. Insurance isn't much of an issue. Been quoted approx £580 based on 6000 miles a year.
Brake pads, discs, tyres extra will be a huge expence.
As much as I'd love one, I think i'll give it a few more years, save a bit of money and by then 997 prices may be withi reach.
03 July 2008, 11:42 AM
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Funnily enough, I've been debating about a 996 C4S. Ordered a Scirocco, but my other idea was buy a shed for work & back and buy a 996 C4S for the weekends.
Been looking around and prices are in the region of £38k+. 911 Virgin have a lovely Silver one in stock. The only reason I've ruled it out this time round is the possible expence. It was a £70k sportscar new afterall, so servicing, parts extra will reflect that.
I'd only buy one with Porsche warranty and would have to renew that every year. Insurance isn't much of an issue. Been quoted approx £580 based on 6000 miles a year.
Brake pads, discs, tyres extra will be a huge expence.
As much as I'd love one, I think i'll give it a few more years, save a bit of money and by then 997 prices may be withi reach.
Been looking around and prices are in the region of £38k+. 911 Virgin have a lovely Silver one in stock. The only reason I've ruled it out this time round is the possible expence. It was a £70k sportscar new afterall, so servicing, parts extra will reflect that.
I'd only buy one with Porsche warranty and would have to renew that every year. Insurance isn't much of an issue. Been quoted approx £580 based on 6000 miles a year.
Brake pads, discs, tyres extra will be a huge expence.
As much as I'd love one, I think i'll give it a few more years, save a bit of money and by then 997 prices may be withi reach.
Am honestly not sure what to do, hence the request for opinions. The WR1 is going to be a hard car to replace
03 July 2008, 11:51 AM
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My dad has recently sold his 3.4 996. This is the engine people are suggesting is weak. After 6 years of ownership been looked after by the Porsche dealer - it passed an inspection no problem. I think issues are hit and miss.
I would get in touch with 911 virgin, have a chat and pay good money for a car and get a good one.
porsche sales. used porsche for sale uk. Porsche 911. Porsche Boxster. Porsche 944. Porsche 928.
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I would get in touch with 911 virgin, have a chat and pay good money for a car and get a good one.
porsche sales. used porsche for sale uk. Porsche 911. Porsche Boxster. Porsche 944. Porsche 928.
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03 July 2008, 12:26 PM
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TBH Lesley your criteria as we discussed on the phone are as follows
4 wheel drive (cos you are a girl and need all the help you can get in slightly damp conditions
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the oomph and get up up and go that matches or excels the scoob
in your budget
As far as I see it, the only one that matches the criteria is an Audi RS, around 5-6 years old.
I wouldnt go down the Porsche road unless you want one that bends you over and gives you and your purse a good seeing to, because the cost, running and resale value will hurt just as much as the scoob.
Friend of mine had an older Porsche and by the time he came to sell it, it had nearly cost him the same as the original purchase price in repairs, running costs and it looked like a new car in the end.
Great for a project car but not as anything else.
Just my 2 pennies worth
4 wheel drive (cos you are a girl and need all the help you can get in slightly damp conditions
)the oomph and get up up and go that matches or excels the scoob
in your budget
As far as I see it, the only one that matches the criteria is an Audi RS, around 5-6 years old.
I wouldnt go down the Porsche road unless you want one that bends you over and gives you and your purse a good seeing to, because the cost, running and resale value will hurt just as much as the scoob.
Friend of mine had an older Porsche and by the time he came to sell it, it had nearly cost him the same as the original purchase price in repairs, running costs and it looked like a new car in the end.
Great for a project car but not as anything else.
Just my 2 pennies worth
03 July 2008, 12:32 PM
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TBH Lesley your criteria as we discussed on the phone are as follows
4 wheel drive (cos you are a girl and need all the help you can get in slightly damp conditions )
the oomph and get up up and go that matches or excels the scoob
in your budget
As far as I see it, the only one that matches the criteria is an Audi RS, around 5-6 years old.
I wouldnt go down the Porsche road unless you want one that bends you over and gives you and your purse a good seeing to, because the cost, running and resale value will hurt just as much as the scoob.
Friend of mine had an older Porsche and by the time he came to sell it, it had nearly cost him the same as the original purchase price in repairs, running costs and it looked like a new car in the end.
Great for a project car but not as anything else.
Just my 2 pennies worth
4 wheel drive (cos you are a girl and need all the help you can get in slightly damp conditions
)the oomph and get up up and go that matches or excels the scoob
in your budget
As far as I see it, the only one that matches the criteria is an Audi RS, around 5-6 years old.
I wouldnt go down the Porsche road unless you want one that bends you over and gives you and your purse a good seeing to, because the cost, running and resale value will hurt just as much as the scoob.
Friend of mine had an older Porsche and by the time he came to sell it, it had nearly cost him the same as the original purchase price in repairs, running costs and it looked like a new car in the end.
Great for a project car but not as anything else.
Just my 2 pennies worth
Am keeping my options open
03 July 2008, 01:10 PM
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Can you give us an idea of running costs then? Please state how many miles you cover per year, where you get it serviced, cost etc. Also include consumables, tyres, pads etc.
This will give us considering buying one a real idea. Thought about having a drive to a dealer, but they may play down expence to get a sale.
03 July 2008, 05:17 PM
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So which one have you got? C4S?
Can you give us an idea of running costs then? Please state how many miles you cover per year, where you get it serviced, cost etc. Also include consumables, tyres, pads etc.
This will give us considering buying one a real idea. Thought about having a drive to a dealer, but they may play down expence to get a sale.
Can you give us an idea of running costs then? Please state how many miles you cover per year, where you get it serviced, cost etc. Also include consumables, tyres, pads etc.
This will give us considering buying one a real idea. Thought about having a drive to a dealer, but they may play down expence to get a sale.
03 July 2008, 09:17 PM
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Now don't get technical. Nat
I'll see if I can post the details, I had to load the pic to photobucket to get it to work. This is the header on the advert
2000 X Reg PORSCHE 911 (996) Carrera Coupe GT3 Aerokit ## JUST ARRIVED #
I'll see if I can post the details, I had to load the pic to photobucket to get it to work. This is the header on the advert
2000 X Reg PORSCHE 911 (996) Carrera Coupe GT3 Aerokit ## JUST ARRIVED #
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To the OP, why sell the WR1? You have the only Impreza designed for girls and you seem happy with it.
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