Hi all,
Recently joined and posted a thread in the newbie section, and got some very useful replies, so thanks.
Trying to break in to 997 ownership, but I have to say I'm finding the options very confusing (gen 1 v gen 2, manual v tiptronic v pdk, 2s v 4s etc). I know that people will say drive and then you'll know, but its not really that easy for me to locate suitable cars with dealers, and also conscious I don't want to waste their time if not interested.
So ideally what options should I be looking for to maximise resale value in a few years time? Also, as examples, I like the look of the two below (a gen 1 but with Hartech rebuild) and a gen 2 which looks good value for money:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812193363252?logcode=visc&fromSA=true
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201901093771378?logcode=visc&fromSA=true
I guess the question is whether it's worth spending another £10k on a gen 2 (which I assume will depreciate much quicker) or go for a gen 1 with Hartech rebuild. Are there any other options I should be considering? Would rather stay below £30k, but, in the rare event I have to end up shelling out £10k for an engine rebuild, should I really be spending more and getting a gen 2 anyway?
Any advice would be gratefully received.
Thanks in advance.
Dom
Recently joined and posted a thread in the newbie section, and got some very useful replies, so thanks.
Trying to break in to 997 ownership, but I have to say I'm finding the options very confusing (gen 1 v gen 2, manual v tiptronic v pdk, 2s v 4s etc). I know that people will say drive and then you'll know, but its not really that easy for me to locate suitable cars with dealers, and also conscious I don't want to waste their time if not interested.
So ideally what options should I be looking for to maximise resale value in a few years time? Also, as examples, I like the look of the two below (a gen 1 but with Hartech rebuild) and a gen 2 which looks good value for money:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812193363252?logcode=visc&fromSA=true
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201901093771378?logcode=visc&fromSA=true
I guess the question is whether it's worth spending another £10k on a gen 2 (which I assume will depreciate much quicker) or go for a gen 1 with Hartech rebuild. Are there any other options I should be considering? Would rather stay below £30k, but, in the rare event I have to end up shelling out £10k for an engine rebuild, should I really be spending more and getting a gen 2 anyway?
Any advice would be gratefully received.
Thanks in advance.
Dom