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The system hold the guts of 20 litres!
Here's an older post, nodoubt there are more than a few others,,,,,,,,
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16 hours ago, Porschevirgin1968 said:
Well, it keeps you all entertained Mick 😏, might have to change my name after tomorrow though lol. Until I actually get the keys and the car on my drive I won't be bragging, this is last chance salon if I'm honest. After tomorrow if I have to walk away the curtains will come down for now.
Fingers crossed all goes well and you and wifey will be doing this when you come home in a Boxster
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6 hours ago, Daboy3000 said:
Is it me or is Google mostly useless now, over crowded with old and outdated information or ads. There used to be a time when just using a little skill you could find anything, now it's just a shyate show.
Looking up information on Google is like taking a drink from a fire hydrant
Try looking for dog-friendly hotels/restaurants I can guarantee the first umpteen you call will say "sorry no dogs".
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3 hours ago, ATM said:
Matt?
Aye @Mattman42 our part-time car dealer, he will be setting out his stall in preparation for selling his latest doer-upper.
And with him on holiday his young fella is offering test drives (in his Boxster)
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On 11/8/2023 at 10:42 AM, daytona74 said:
When I purchased the 987, I was told its advisable to keep the front lid open in case the battery dies. It's not my daily commute so this is what I do currently but do others have this issue too? I hear the stories of not being able to access the front lid due to flat battery which is common? Any thoughts on this? I was told to get an optimizer to overcome this potential issue but I don't really like the lid open when stationery. Thanks!
We discussed this very issue just the other day,,,,,,
Just be aware it is entirely possible for a battery on an optimiser to fail, mine did.
Next time you have the bumper off (clearing the rads) you can relocate the manual release behind the tow-hook popout, I covered mine with black tape so it wasn't glaringly obvious.
Just on another point raised above, the CTEK MXS 5.0 is rated for Ingress Protection of IP65 which can be described as follows;
Can IP65 be used in rain?
An IP65 rated enclosure gives protection against low pressure water jets from any direction, as well as condensation and water spray. It's suitable for most outdoor enclosures that won't encounter extreme weather such as flooding. *DO NOT SUBMERGE!
It is always good to attempt to pre-empt problems, kudos
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23 hours ago, Mattman42 said:
Not sure why its perceived wrong that a part-time car dealer makes a profit on a car - that's the business they are in.
Ohhh FFS here we go Matt's latest sale incoming.
I have it on good authority from Matt's son that his Boxster is available for test drives this weekend.
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17 hours ago, Daboy3000 said:
Don't you start that!!!
Everyone loves to blame an electric car lol. I hope it wasn't and this is probably more anti-EV propaganda.
EV's,,,,,,,,,
Guilty until absolutely, positively and unequivocally proven innocent.
Unless it was an EV drive-by arsonist
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On 11/5/2023 at 9:44 PM, acgtrider said:
I live up in the north east of Scotland so decent indi garages are hard to come by. I also do all my own spannering haha.
22 hours ago, RedBarediver said:If you're close to him I would speak with Paul at Torque Boxster.
They are pretty much as far apart as it is possible to be
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3 minutes ago, Mattman42 said:
It does make you think how many people do take those offers without question.
Is he taking any more applications for grandkids?🤣
When we bought our Nissan Leaf in 2013 we got £5k discount from the government and £11k discount from the dealer, still have the paperwork, but it still wasn't even remotely close to being enough to dodge the first 14 months depreciation, fell short by about £3.5k IIRC.
The forum I frequented at that time had several patrons who had paid £26k for basically the same pre-facelift car.
Re: grandkids, I think if you sat on his knee you'd break his legs
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3 minutes ago, Mattman42 said:
Do you guys in NI have the option of Motorway, Cazoo, etc?
I see it as an offer, a poor one, but you don't have to accept it. Be even more gutting if you'd not had the initial discount. £18k loss in 3 years is a kick in the nads.
I hear you bud, it is simply their opinion/offer. And I feel sorry for the people who didn't/ couldn't/ wouldn't wait for a deal and have lost £18k.
Not sure about Motorway, Cazoo etc but we have WBAC and out of interest I popped it into their site; £10,700.
It was not that long ago WBAC were quoting £18,500 and a year or so ago £20,700 so it looks like prices have dropped just like @andygo mentioned above.
It is as always the rule cars are worth fek all when dealers are buying.
I don't mind anyone making a living BUT trying to convince me their £10k offer is a reflection of the current regional market place when I'm looking at the same information he is and the nearest car is £6,700 more.
The Lord loves a tryer and all that but how many fukwits are still running around out there with more money than sense who also don't do their due diligence.
He will just keep it, still has FOUR years warranty on it, that's a year more than a lot of manufacturers offer when new! Although to be fair I think he was just looking for a home for his excess cash but he will probably just do what he always does and give the grandkids extra big Crimbo pressies
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9 hours ago, greenman986s said:
How old are the tyres?
4 hours ago, phazed said:I will definitely question tyres.
Might still be worth asking/borrowing a set of wheels just to rule them out.
I'm sure if you ask someone on here will lend you a pair of suitable wheels/tyres for a comparison drive just to rule it out.
I was of the same thinking as Meno in the second post with the engine mount. Did you replace the spacers either side of the front mount?
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Just thinking, perhaps it would be worthwhile asking Centre Gravity for their take, they come highly recommended.
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2 hours ago, Stuart21UK said:7 hours ago, EXY said:
Now we bought cheap at the time as the list price was £28k and we bought for £20k...
....example of thieving robbing stealers or just business as usual being resumed.
2 hours ago, Stuart21UK said:dont these two lines contradict?
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With a spot of shameless editing perhaps
I presume the dealer had a markup against the £20k and you have said yourself "what is a list price".
My accusation of an example of thieving robbing stealers was against the £10k offer on my Dad's car with the justification of comparison against cars available in NI and this is the closest there is in year (about 3 weeks apart) , mileage (less than 1000 miles in it) and specification/model (both are Exclusive spec) although my dads is arguably a much nicer colour IMHO ;
https://www.usedcarsni.com/330240418
How would you describe a £6,700 mark-up on a £10,000 pound car?
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On 9/7/2023 at 2:49 PM, EXY said:
My Pop's MG is a ZSEV and this is the cheapest comparable car on Autotrader ATM,
Assuming it sells for around asking price would mean my Pop's has lost 25% in depreciation.
Regarding longevity this is interesting,
Well that's a kick in the teeth.
MG run a scheme called 'Infinity' for public sector types and there is about £6k off a new top spec MGZS EV.
So I asked for a trade in quote on his car which is 3 years old very shortly.
Now we bought cheap at the time as the list price was £28k and we bought for £20k and the trade in is now £10k.
I can't find anything available in the entire UK that even vaguely matches his car for less than £14k so is it yet another example of thieving robbing stealers or just business as usual being resumed.
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On 10/27/2023 at 3:25 PM, nelmo said:
Following on from some comments in the 986 thread, I went out for a short blast to try some heel and toe (never done it before).
Almost went into the back of someone, sounded like a learner driver with the engine revving all over the place and my ankle is killing me - so went well 🤪
Lots more practice needed...
Also don't forget EVERYONE can type how good they are at it
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2 hours ago, Mattman42 said:
Have to ask - is it worth the money to go from a .1 to a .2?
There are some higher mileage 981's now around the £20k mark - probably not an S but would feel like a proper change?
https://www.gumtree.com/p/porsche/porsche-boxster-2.7-pdk-superb-example-10k-options-/1461518330
Holy macaroni did you see the state of the pictured wheel !!
Unless he's very honest and took the pic of the worst wheel which is what I would do, unless I refurbished them instead of course.
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2 hours ago, Mattman42 said:
£30 and a toblerone??? #holdoutyerhand
Got to start the bidding somewhere.....
In days gone by it would have been money plus Hot-Tub Brochures!
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1 hour ago, skoosh1970 said:
As a trade in on a few 911's I was offered around £7k and slightly more against a rather nice Maserati 😂
That is strange, usually they are closer to the WBAC offer.
GLWTS
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27 minutes ago, skoosh1970 said:
Someone who's looking to " trade up "
Out of interest what price did you get offered for a "trade in"?
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Take a run into your local Carpet Warehouse and take a look through their carpet swatches.
I know for a fact they usually have an obsolete book or two kicking around.
Cross their palm with silver and Robert is your father's brother.
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15 hours ago, Menoporsche said:
I need exactly that shirt
We're the same age
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1 hour ago, Stuart21UK said:
just doing it
Perhaps a little more subtle shade 🤔
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3 hours ago, Raffe said:
That is one mean looking Boxster in that pic
4 minutes ago, Stuart21UK said:have wondered what mine would look like with goldish wheels ala Boxster 25th Anniversary model...
Pity you don't know anyone handy with Photoshop
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Check your 'Squishy doofers'
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Replace the entire cap.
Try a search as we have a supplier on here.
Someone will give you a steer shortly.
How does this Cayman advert look?
in 981
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That's because you are Scottish and if they had lost at the bookies presumably they have no money so would be expecting YOU to buy them a drink