Higgy Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 On 2/17/2017 at 4:00 AM, villaman said: Thanks guys...plenty of food fir thought. its great to read the differing opinions...I too have swung from keep the 2.7, which I've spent a small fortune on in 12 months.. or "upgrade" to an S .? im still not sure...a gen 2 would be wonderful, but I'd have to also sell the kids into slavery.... Ggrrrrrrrr ? Sell them. It will be character building for them and one day they will thank you for your sacrifice. If the funds also get you a 3.4, well can't see what the hesitation is.......win win all around I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonsT Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 16 hours ago, onedesi said: It's difficult to comment without having an idea of budget but I would say a switch to gen 2 will feel like an upgrade whereas an engine change may just feel like a sideways st p. I would agree with the above with the Gen II giving you an upgrade that at least has some visual differences as well however minor those maybe, it might help with justification as well , I would certainly see if you can find one to have a look at first. My previous was a 2.9 and I went for that after considering a few others but felt the 2.9 was the safer all round option. But obviously this is only any use if it still fit in budget, although mine didn't at the time as it had at least a 25% buget creap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 May I please ask your advise on a rebuild engine? ive been to look at an 60k mile 3.4 which had a rebuild at Porsche, and a new clutch. would you chaps recommend this be given a swerve....or..as it was done at Porsche..could this be a contender? id welcome your thoughts guys as it looks tip top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, villaman said: May I please ask your advise on a rebuild engine? ive been to look at an 60k mile 3.4 which had a rebuild at Porsche, and a new clutch. would you chaps recommend this be given a swerve....or..as it was done at Porsche..could this be a contender? id welcome your thoughts guys as it looks tip top. I wasn't aware that Porsche did rebuilds? I thought they just swapped out engines. You'd need to know exactly what the problem was and what was rebuilt to get an idea of whether it's worth buying. Presumably they'll be some sort of warranty on the engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks..well I'm gong to have a look in more detail tomorrow, so I'll check who and when the rebuild was done. I'm inclined to give it a miss..but ive read on some threads that there is a certain inevitably about a rebuild on a modest to high mileage 3.4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 7 minutes ago, villaman said: I'm inclined to give it a miss..but ive read on some threads that there is a certain inevitably about a rebuild on a modest to high mileage 3.4. Umm where did you read that? Only factor on a very few is Bore Score..Certainly no more inevitable than IMS bearing on the earlier engines. My 3.4 has just gone over 110,000 miles so maybe I should expect it to explode any second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 I don't see how a replacement engine on a 3.4 can be a bad thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 There's been some discussion on this forum about the longevity of an engine and some members have stated that there is an inevitability , say 100 k plus, that the 3.4 block will need a rebuild ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 1 minute ago, villaman said: There's been some discussion on this forum about the longevity of an engine and some members have stated that there is an inevitability , say 100 k plus, that the 3.4 block will need a rebuild ? I wouldn't go that far, noone can be certain of these things. That aside, I certainly wouldn't let a replacement engine put me off a car, they can fail for all sorts of reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherF Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 In the real world, my 987.2 Boxster feels as fast as my previous 996.1 911, despite being 45 bhp down. I think there's something to be said for the lower powered models on normal roads. One can give more welly without breaking speed limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Ok..to finish off the story.. i ended up getting a 3.2 S as it was to good to turn down cost wise. Ive previously had a 3.2 S 986 and had forgotten just how much more torque these engines have over the 2.7 . Whilst i love my 987 2.7, (i will actually feel quite sad to see her go, not least as the £2500 ive spent on her in 12 months wont be recovered !! , ....but ..... the 3.2 just has greater urgency and is actually plenty quick enough for my driving skills. (A big thank you to Cotswold Porsche for their help) http://imgur.com/NfdMiul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Southy Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 cracking looking car, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 On 2/19/2017 at 11:32 PM, ChristopherF said: In the real world, my 987.2 Boxster feels as fast as my previous 996.1 911, despite being 45 bhp down. I think there's something to be said for the lower powered models on normal roads. One can give more welly without breaking speed limits. That's known as "using more of the available power more of the time". Keep saying that I can't see the point of most cars over around 400bhp apart from willy waving in a pub conversation, i reckon around 300bhp or so is the magic figure for most people on most roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Southy said: cracking looking car, well done cheers Southy....she's a bit of a poverty Porsche to be honest....but as my wife said...you've got your company car for that.. im now planning on what to do with her (not the wife).. , so as a starter for 10 1) Front DLR's (The OEM looking ones) 2) Maybe some new Black Wheels 3) Stone Chip repairs 4) Im considering the Rear LED lights ? 5) I may also put a red roof on her ,..from one of this site sponsors 6) New Stereo / Speaker system I think that should keep me busy (and skint) for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Looks great! We could do with some interior photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I'll take some at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 On 2/23/2017 at 5:00 PM, villaman said: 5) I may also put a red roof on her ,..from one of this site sponsors Douglas Valley had a red roof for a Gen2 for sale complete with cartridge. I'm not sure if it would fit, but see no reason why it wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks Araf...sorry to be a bit thick...Douglas Valley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 1 minute ago, villaman said: Thanks Araf...sorry to be a bit thick...Douglas Valley? Breakers http://www.douglasvalley.co.uk/ Also known as stevestrange on eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 1 hour ago, topradio said: Breakers http://www.douglasvalley.co.uk/ Also known as stevestrange on eBay Thanks...will these for my 2006 S ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I saw that it was listed for a 987.2 but I can't think of any change between Gen1 and Gen2. If you're interested then it's got to be worth a call to ask if they know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks Araf..as per usual... ive brought it anyway...it's worth a punt at that price..but from my research I think/hope this is compatible with my gen 1 987. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 That didn't take you long. Worst case scenario, you can advertise it on the red roof thread if it doesn't fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Ha....well that's what I thought. my wife is a procrastinator and I'm impulsive....we meet somewhere in the middle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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