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Can’t get my photos small enough to add!

Yes, no problems with any water coming in at all. Managed to get out briefly in some dry weather yesterday when visiting my mother. Forgot how well these can pile on speed in the upper rev range. So much more enjoyable than the huge well of torque in my wife’s RS3

shyate picture but in the p*ssing rain on the way back home

Slight delay but picking up on Tuesday this week; fingers crossed for no rain. Will be taking the circuitous route home 

Deposit now down. Hopefully all being well picking up first week in March. 👍🏻

On 2/22/2024 at 1:40 PM, Ringmaster999 said:

That’s a bit of a pain. What were the issues with the PDK gearbox 

Oil leak. An independent or specialist would have fixed it. Porsche position is any problem, replace whole gearbox.

Nope; it’s an option. And Porsche don’t do the retrofit kit anymore (which used to be about £150 including the isofix bar), so I’m having to acquire the bits at twice the price separately.

I have considered a single bucket for the  driver, but these are £4k+ second hand!

991.1 C2S, complete PDK gearbox replacement. £19k 🤯

Be patient. Though it could be the thick end of a month before I finally get it.

I did have a dream list of spec but sometime’s value comes into it as well, and the deal making fiscal sense.

The car in question is basalt black, didn’t want white, pdk so my wife will be prepared to drive it occasionally, and sports plus seats so that I can pop a baby seat in occasionally - you know, all the sexy stuff!

But a late car with reasonably low miles for something that’s close to 13 years old.

Will post some pictures etc once here. 

So after the 987.2S that i upgraded with the Spyder suspension and cosmetic bits, followed by a 991.1 C2S, then an Aston V8 Vantage S Roadster, and a S1 Elise, I’m a hairs breadth away from getting into a 987 Spyder! Probably the car I should have had all along (would certainly have been cheaper!)

The 987.2S is still the sweet spot out of the above for handling. The Elise gives it a run for it’s money but is just a little small for me to get comfortable in.

very excited 

Have to say I’ve given up on them now and am looking at my other ‘want’ again, so will need to find an Aston forum

Yeah I know so I don’t feel I can exert too much pressure as you just don’t know. Just a waiting game…..

Anyone live in the Chichester area and able to confirm if these guys are still open for business? Tried calling and emailing but no response.

32 minutes ago, CliveH said:

The exhaust note is spot on for my liking.

On cold start and under load/full throttle it is loud (but not boy racer noisy) and unleashes the flat 6 to its best, which is subdued on the stock exhaust.

At part throttle/motorway driving, etc there is no drone and isn’t loud inside the cabin.

Thanks Clive. Finally decided to go for the Spyder after the mods to my previous S and by way of a 911 detour. Car I’m looking at doesn’t have the PSE so looking back at alternatives. Had the Carnewal GT on the 987 previously 

On 1/8/2020 at 12:24 PM, CliveH said:

This was from the day the Carnewal Cayman R GT exhaust was fitted. It sounds even throatier now since it has bedded in and with the addition of the sports headers.

Hi Clive, how did you get on with this exhaust in the longer term? Is it particularly under part throttle/on a motorway cruise?

Still not answering the phone……

3 hours ago, Lonewolfgjp said:

They are excellent to deal with, there cars are prepared to a very high standard. Their warranty is the best I’ve ever seen and Kia is a excellent person to deal with. We went down there to buy a gen 2 Cayman for my friend and was very impressed with their attitude,stock and their service.

They aren’t the cheapest but if you buy a car from them I doubt it will need any cosmetic or mechanical work and also with their warranty you are more than covered 👍

PS how did your friend do in negotiating a deal?

In that case hopefully he’s just ok holiday or something this past week.

Glad they’re on the up and up and that you’ve clearly experienced good service.

will carry on trying to get in touch with them.

Afternoon all, anyone have any comments on this dealer? And more importantly does anyone know if they’re still operating? Keep trying to get in touch with them but no-one picks up the phone or responds to emails - which is somewhat ominous…..

38 minutes ago, GTSMarky said:

Sits just fine with me Daz!!

No choice right? Unless you want one that’s done a few miles

16 minutes ago, GTSMarky said:

This thread has me looking at 718 GTS 4.0 now...  

it's how it all begins!!

Apologies 

And 40k plus for a 987 Spyder?

I have yes; and it’s a good buy. My issue is if I had a gts I’d want the gts interior. I changed my old 987.2S interior to be gts like with the alcantara etc and that’s one of the elements that draws me to the car sadly.

I shouldn’t be allowed near the internet, I’m now looking at 987 Spyders (my first love)

Maybe 🤔