Khaa1329 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Hi, I am looking to buy my first Porsche, I have previously owned a TTR and Z4. Will be a daily driver in London so ideally want the PDK box for ease. I am a keen on a Gen 2 car, flexible with options. I wanted to get opinions on this car I have seen, it's high mileage but I don't do many miles myself so unlikely to clock this up quickly. I am just unsure on such a high mileage car and issues with the gearbox that could costly. https://www.motors.co.uk/car-50786205/?i=37&m=ds Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardie Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Personally, I wouldn't want the PDK without Sports Chrono, which gives you the sport/sport+ button options, that speeds up gear change and throttle response. At that mileage, I'd want confirmation that both transmission fluids have been changed. I'd also want confirmation that the issues identified in the last MOT have been rectified. Repair as soon as possible (minor defects): Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Offside Front Coolant leak () Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 If your budget stretches then there are lower mileage, newer cars out there. Aside from the transmission fluids (probably around £600 at official Porsche centres) there are the usual plugs coil packs discs and pads, belt items. Cheaper if you go independent but wherever you go budget £1000 plus for deferred service items if they haven’t been done. Soon starts to get up to the 17 ish mark where there are lower mileage cars (not that they will necessarily be too much better service wise ) Buy the best you can afford. Not the cheapest you can find is a general guideline. But it’s a nice looking car and a decent spec ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 looks tidy, but mileage is right on the cusp of dropping it into undesirable to many - bet its not 99k and is actually over 100k when you go to say it - its a physiological barrier for many buyers and would push the price down. 1 owner is a positive though as the chances are they will have looked after it to get to that mileage. Its cheap for a Gen 2 PDK S - sport chrono is desirable but in reality i rarely use Sport+ on the road as its too harsh. Options on Boxsters are all over the place so difficult to really say what is good and what is bad - personal preference at the end of the day Put a personal plate on it and no one will guess the age and mileage - if its a worry, get an inspection by a reputable Porsche Indy before buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 PDK, heated seats, PCM, xenons, leather, cruise, MFSW... seems a pretty good spec. 15k for 99k on an S... only you can decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Yardie said: Personally, I wouldn't want the PDK without Sports Chrono, which gives you the sport/sport+ button options, that speeds up gear change and throttle response. At that mileage, I'd want confirmation that both transmission fluids have been changed. I'd also want confirmation that the issues identified in the last MOT have been rectified. Repair as soon as possible (minor defects): Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Offside Front Coolant leak () Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) You can add the Sports Chrono functionality (no central timing clock) at an OPC - not sure of cost though. And I agree - PDK without SC options is definitely not ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaa1329 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Thanks for the advice. Ideally I would want a 2.9 so may wait for a lower mileage car as I think the resale value will be low >100 K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxsterSPete Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 There is a 2.9 available Cat D (had a wing, door repair and paint for around 13k£ with 17k miles Whilst not on eBay atm I believe it's still available! Brother in law has contact details ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marts500 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I budgeted for some work doing after i bought my 987. In the end i replaced the: gearbox & engine oils + filter discs/pads/sensors/bolts + B.fluid flush air & pollen filters drivebelt coil packs & plugs B-Pillar roof trim Replacement Bosch s5 battery .....myself. Provided you have a few tools and cash for OE quality parts it was rather straightfoward ..fairly basic really compared with a Lotus i once had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludacris Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 @marts500 I’m impressed, I wish I had those capabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marts500 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, Ludacris said: @marts500 I’m impressed, I wish I had those capabilities. You do....just believe. (And watch some “how to” Youtube videos over & over) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozen Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 7:15 PM, marts500 said: I budgeted for some work doing after i bought my 987. In the end i replaced the: gearbox & engine oils + filter discs/pads/sensors/bolts + B.fluid flush air & pollen filters drivebelt coil packs & plugs B-Pillar roof trim Replacement Bosch s5 battery .....myself. B-pillar roof trim - I'm impressed - really fiddly job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marts500 Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 1 hour ago, frozen said: B-pillar roof trim - I'm impressed - really fiddly job! Quite fiddly.....another was the elastic on both sides of the inner roof sections that pulls in the sides when raising the roof so it stays inside the rain channels.The elastic stretches so you have to in theory move the anchor point along to the next hole back.However mine on both sides kinda disintegrated.I had to sew in brand new holed elastic strips.....that job nearly drove me doo-lally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob™ Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Just had a coolant leak (replacement pipework) and exhaust flange replaced on an 08 987.1 fixed - came in at just over £800, air con and coils also being done next week. This is my first Porsche and I had no idea what to expect (and not mechanically minded anyway), so got a pre-purchase inspection done. Purchase price goes down with the evidence and you know what to expect in the coming months... £315 road tax? Mine was £540 when I got around to purchasing it... Still, worth it for the smile factor when you make the engine sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1951 Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 My tax is due at £555? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toplad Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Pay it monthly. Much easier to stomach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 22 hours ago, toplad said: Pay it monthly. Much easier to stomach +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy p Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 What I do is sorn mine through winter when I dont use it. If its particularly mild one month I just tax it and pay direct debit cancelling again the following month. Its easy to do and can save you a few quid if like me you have some scottish blood in you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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