Hi everyone,
I've been surfin on the forum over the last week or so, investigating "this", "that" and "the other", but would still appreciate some feedback on my thoughts-so-far please...
(edited to say...bl00dy useful forum, by the way..useful and relevant info, unlike some other non-porsche forums populated by some right chavs!)
I made the conscious decision a couple of weeks ago to try and realise a boyhood dream of owning a 911...somehow, and before kiddies come along.
I've currently got a Subaru, (STi-5 Type-R) which I have to say I'm delighted with, it's very capable, ballistically quick point-to-point, etc, blah...but the Missus HATES it...with a passion. So, time to start investigating.
I'm definately looking for a 996; this is an everyday car, and although I work from home 60% of the time, when I travel, it's a long round-trip. 993, I think, is in much the same vein as the Scoob, a very "focussed" drive. (I'm not looking to do trackdays in it).
I've found a gorgeous example of exactly what I'm looking for; a C2 coupe, manual (not after a Tip), silver, black leather interior (smooth, not ruffled), 36,000 miles, on an S-plate (so a 3.4) with GT3 Aero-kit and prestine bodywork. Climate and CD also in there. Almost too good to be true, as it's the first car I saw when walking into the Independants showroom (in Surrey).
It's also priced at the top-end of my budget, £34k.
From the Independant, I'd get a 3-month/3k mile warranty, which includes consumables (clutch and brakes).
Now...from researching, I know that the RMS is a potential problem, as is the intermediate shaft. On this age car, could this still be a prob? i.e., if the RMS hasn't already leaked, is it likely to ever start? Also, I can't find too much on the intermediate shaft. Again, do I need to worry about checking this out?
If I were to take out a Warranties Direct policy for approx £300, added to the dealer warranty, would "most" people deem this sufficient? Would you also get OPC to do a 100-point check (or whatever they call it)? If so, do/can the OPC come-out, or would the car have to be transported from Indy dealer to an OPC?
Sorry for the long-winded email, but never spent this much money before (!!) apart from on a mortgage!
Any other things I need to look for, or questions to ask?
Many thanks,
Spencer.
Migration info. Legacy thread was 23936
I've been surfin on the forum over the last week or so, investigating "this", "that" and "the other", but would still appreciate some feedback on my thoughts-so-far please...
(edited to say...bl00dy useful forum, by the way..useful and relevant info, unlike some other non-porsche forums populated by some right chavs!)
I made the conscious decision a couple of weeks ago to try and realise a boyhood dream of owning a 911...somehow, and before kiddies come along.
I've currently got a Subaru, (STi-5 Type-R) which I have to say I'm delighted with, it's very capable, ballistically quick point-to-point, etc, blah...but the Missus HATES it...with a passion. So, time to start investigating.
I'm definately looking for a 996; this is an everyday car, and although I work from home 60% of the time, when I travel, it's a long round-trip. 993, I think, is in much the same vein as the Scoob, a very "focussed" drive. (I'm not looking to do trackdays in it).
I've found a gorgeous example of exactly what I'm looking for; a C2 coupe, manual (not after a Tip), silver, black leather interior (smooth, not ruffled), 36,000 miles, on an S-plate (so a 3.4) with GT3 Aero-kit and prestine bodywork. Climate and CD also in there. Almost too good to be true, as it's the first car I saw when walking into the Independants showroom (in Surrey).
It's also priced at the top-end of my budget, £34k.
From the Independant, I'd get a 3-month/3k mile warranty, which includes consumables (clutch and brakes).
Now...from researching, I know that the RMS is a potential problem, as is the intermediate shaft. On this age car, could this still be a prob? i.e., if the RMS hasn't already leaked, is it likely to ever start? Also, I can't find too much on the intermediate shaft. Again, do I need to worry about checking this out?
If I were to take out a Warranties Direct policy for approx £300, added to the dealer warranty, would "most" people deem this sufficient? Would you also get OPC to do a 100-point check (or whatever they call it)? If so, do/can the OPC come-out, or would the car have to be transported from Indy dealer to an OPC?
Sorry for the long-winded email, but never spent this much money before (!!) apart from on a mortgage!
Any other things I need to look for, or questions to ask?
Many thanks,
Spencer.
Migration info. Legacy thread was 23936