JohnSyn Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 22 hours ago, RBD914 v2 said: No I'm not an antique dealer, nor over the age of 60! oh...and I thought I was going to be right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedesi Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 7 hours ago, RBD914 v2 said: As regards PDK, that will be an interesting transition....albeit one which I am looking forward to! I was sceptical about PDK but having lived with it for a year I doubt I would buy a manual - never thought I'd say that but the PDK is really really good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, JohnSyn said: oh...and I thought I was going to be right Aah...that would be irony, yes!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 1 minute ago, onedesi said: I was sceptical about PDK but having lived with it for a year I doubt I would buy a manual - never thought I'd say that but the PDK is really really good ! Having driven our M140i Auto for the past few weeks I'm liking the auto box more and more! Looking forward to experiencing the PDK.....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 You'll love the PDK box, it's just brilliant the way it adapts to style of driving you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 21 hours ago, RBD914 v2 said: Cheers John! Is yours a PDK version too? No, Manual for me Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordlee Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 On 9/18/2017 at 9:33 PM, RBD914 v2 said: Give that man a cigar! Well done Withy! Its a low mileage 987S Black Edition. Why the dark side? Well obviously firstly its black! Secondly not many people go from a 981 to a 987. Finally it's a PDK version! I've extolled the virtues of manual gearboxes in sportscars, but after having so much fun driving our Auto M140i with flappy paddles - I've seen the light! Heres the link...stunning isn't she? http://paragongb.com/cars/porsche-boxster-s-black-edition-for-sale-lh11afx Thats lovely, nice choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Thanks lordlee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 9 hours ago, John T said: No, Manual for me Rob Thought I'd try PDK this time around to see what all the fuss is about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Collected the Black Edition 987S today. Sad to see the GTS go, as I get attached to my cars and it was awesome. However I have to say that the 987 looks so mean and moody with all that black stuff going on. Whilst I am aware that it is only natural to justify a purchase decision such as mine, a short test drive of the 987 gave me the following initial and hopefully impartial impressions:- 1. PDK is rather fun and addictive! Allows me to concentrate on steering rather than changing gear. Also much easier on my left knee joint in traffic! 2. The 987 is much more raw and visceral than the 981. Having said that, the 981 is a more refined drive, but definitely softer and perhaps edging towards trying to appeal to former drivers of Mercs, Beemers and Audis who expect a bit of luxury in their cars. 3. The 987 steering is quicker and has more feel, whilst the handling is excellent and more edgy than the 981, the overall effect being that the car feels more alive in your hands. I will find out more about the car in my 450 mile drive home tomorrow, but so far I am impressed! More feedback to follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 A standard step for pretty much all sports cars I feel (other than Golf GTI mk4, Ferrari Testarossa...); witness how most will say the 987 is more refined than the rawer 986, and we do have a couple of members who stepped back to a 986 for that reason. (I won't comment on the 718, as far as I'm concerned that's just the 981.2...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigo-craigy Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Looking forwards to hearing more in the 987 section PDK is one thing my next car will have.... To me, your new purchase seems well justified. Black edition will always be highly desired..... And with the spec your car has, what more can a person need or want to be a very very happy fellow Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted October 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 On 18 September 2017 at 9:43 PM, Loz987 said: Superb car! @john t will be proud! His car is "uncatchable" ?? can't wait to see you out in it. We can have a Lakeland run in October perhaps? @CliveH and I are due a re-visit... congrats on your winter beater. ? Still up for a Lakeland / Scottish Borders run in October Loz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted October 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 7 hours ago, craigo-craigy said: Looking forwards to hearing more in the 987 section PDK is one thing my next car will have.... To me, your new purchase seems well justified. Black edition will always be highly desired..... And with the spec your car has, what more can a person need or want to be a very very happy fellow Craig Thanks Craig, Yep I'm a very happy fellow and the car is getting regular use, over 600 miles driven already. Really impressed with PDK, I'm definitely a converted manual shifter! Already posted in 987 section and will post some photos there after my run out today. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyvuk Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 On 9/18/2017 at 8:06 PM, RBD914 v2 said: Test drove both but ended up buying am M140i as our daily driver instead and keeping the GTS. Now the GTS is going, I wanted an open topped sports car to replace it, but a cheaper one that I could run all year round without fear of trashing its value! You could do worse than a 987 Gen 1 or Gen 2, S model, if you use the car and run the mileage up, then anything will depreciate. 996 cars are becoming good investments if you can get over how ugly they are, also Targo models of the 997 will hold their values well, the 911 just doesn't look as good as a convertible as the boxster IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyvuk Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Just now, steveyvuk said: You could do worse than a 987 Gen 1 or Gen 2, S model, if you use the car and run the mileage up, then anything will depreciate. 996 cars are becoming good investments if you can get over how ugly they are, also Targo models of the 997 will hold their values well, the 911 just doesn't look as good as a convertible as the boxster IMO. Hmm, should have read to the end of the post, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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