I'm currently looking at a 3.4 981 and as this would be my first Porsche I'm after some advice in regard to typical problems with the 3.4 to look out for, and possibly should I be insisting on an independent Porsche specialist to carry out any inspection?
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New to Porsche 981 3.4 advise
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Zingari
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I don't think there are any reported issues on the 3.4 981. Just make sure everything works as it should and what history its got. Probably not much given its 2yr servicing.
Buy on condition. If PDK there's a 'rumour' the gearbox is only good for 120k miles and is replacement not repair - sceptical of these claims.
Are you going with an Indy to service it going forward? If so consider them for a PPI. Any OPC warranty? If so and private sale its transferable. Non-OPC dealer voids it (unless they're using the SOR route :roll: )
Buy on condition. If PDK there's a 'rumour' the gearbox is only good for 120k miles and is replacement not repair - sceptical of these claims.
Are you going with an Indy to service it going forward? If so consider them for a PPI. Any OPC warranty? If so and private sale its transferable. Non-OPC dealer voids it (unless they're using the SOR route :roll: )
Thanks for the reply's :cheers:
Two I've seen in particular are Non-OPC unfortunately. They only ones in the network I may be interested in are 40 - 50k mileage, two I've seen are sub 20k. it's a shame as I'd sooner buy OPC for the two year warranty.
Two I've seen in particular are Non-OPC unfortunately. They only ones in the network I may be interested in are 40 - 50k mileage, two I've seen are sub 20k. it's a shame as I'd sooner buy OPC for the two year warranty.
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The Sale of Goods Act covers you for any car bought from a dealer regardless of any 'warranty' they also offer.
As long as the car is standard you can get an OPC warranty after 90 days of ownership.
It might be worth getting a 111 point inspection done at an OPC before purchase. That'll be a decent PPI AND give you an indication of what would be needed to get that OPC warranty. That might help in negotiating the right purchase price.
Good Luck :thumb:
As long as the car is standard you can get an OPC warranty after 90 days of ownership.
It might be worth getting a 111 point inspection done at an OPC before purchase. That'll be a decent PPI AND give you an indication of what would be needed to get that OPC warranty. That might help in negotiating the right purchase price.
Good Luck :thumb:
There are no set problems on these cars that i'm aware of .. either by seeing or have heard of .
Considering imho it's the best Porsche out there and i take an interest in this model then i think i would have heard something .
You can get the occasional one off fault as with any car but over all .. it's a good one to buy .
To be pedantic .. never leave the roof in the service position for too long .. you won't as its only something we do but i was told it can distort the roof frame .
Always .. if possible get a Porsche warranty .. whilst i know of no problems its piece of mind .
Considering imho it's the best Porsche out there and i take an interest in this model then i think i would have heard something .
You can get the occasional one off fault as with any car but over all .. it's a good one to buy .
To be pedantic .. never leave the roof in the service position for too long .. you won't as its only something we do but i was told it can distort the roof frame .
Always .. if possible get a Porsche warranty .. whilst i know of no problems its piece of mind .
Zingari
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JonD said:
Depends what they've got in it. They will move on price but not by much. More scope if SOR as the owner usually wants to get shut. When I looked at a GT4 up at SOR after no interest they dropped the price £5k
presunably on the owners instructions to get his dough out.From memory I think Boxster/Cayman warranty is c£650pa - and that includes GT4 :grin:
Zingari said:JonD said:
Depends what they've got in it. They will move on price but not by much. More scope if SOR as the owner usually wants to get shut. When I looked at a GT4 up at SOR after no interest they dropped the price £5k
From memory I think Boxster/Cayman warranty is c£650pa - and that includes GT4 :grin:
Thanks again, I'd like to think if it's a SOR there's movement, also doesn't state 111 point check, but the price is main dealer money, I guess depends on how long it's been up for sale.
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