CAZ Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hi I too came to Porsche after classic car ownership (3 Triumph Stags a TR7 with dolly sprint conversion and Frog Eye Sprite ) - Porsche being a totally different beast - drive and handle completely differently to any car I have previously had - and yes they do feel and drive "heavier" and after sitting in another members 986 can confirm that there was more room in my TR7 inside than there is in a 986 ! - but Porsche are also a lot more thrilling and engaging than any car I have driven previously. It took me a long time to find the right car a Gen 1 2007 987 Sport Edition that I eventually bought from a member on here (after fighting with myself over the colour ) - so if you can buy from an enthusiast who should have all the documentation to back it up then I would do so - check the MOT history as you want an owner who has looked after it and not just left the advisories to roll over successive years (brake discs usually as these are expensive items to replace ) has it been someones "pampered baby " but who uses it regularly . I tried buying in the winter when prices are lower but there really are very very few about then,as people know they will command a higher price in the spring / summer months . Yes, there is the worry of IMS failure, but that is still in a very very small percentage of pre 2009 cars and safer after 2005 - bore score failure again very low but tended to be in engines larger than the 2.7 - but any car has a chance of something going majorly wrong with the engine / gear box and trust me, I am already saving for next Porsche / replacement engine / gearbox, as I'm not a pessimist but a worrier. Test drive as many as you can and enjoy her when you get her 🙂 and choose a good Indi to look after her for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl32 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hi Caz, great piece of advice! I very much appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 16 minutes ago, Karl32 said: unusual yet beautiful grey colour, unless I am mistaken? It’s a great colour but not especially rare for early 987, Seal grey. It really suits the shape of the car and polishes up beautifully 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Karl32 said: Hi red rocket, I am near Twickenham in southwest London. Regards Ps. thanks for the input, Look out for a Blackbushe meet as well - just off the M3 near camberley - usually a good turn out and a chance to have a poke around and chat with some fellow owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl32 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Good luck with the hunt, load of good advice here, feel sure you will soon find a good car and be enjoying the rest of the summer roof down Boxster style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl32 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 certainly a lot to think about, and equally great advice from every one in the forum. The search goes on. I still have a lot to learn though....... I would like to thank every one of you for replying its very much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl32 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 https://www.gumtree.com/p/porsche/porsche-boxster-s-3.2/1344751984 found this locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 I've seen worse - I'd like to know who did the IMS replacement thought. Some have been criticised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosrich Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 £5950 seems expensive for a 986 S with 92k on it. If you want to check prices, pop the reg number into We Buy any car to get a trade price. Private sale or dealer will be more, Dealer the most as you should get some warranty and a new MoT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Karl32 said: https://www.gumtree.com/p/porsche/porsche-boxster-s-3.2/1344751984 found this locally. Now I don’t think it sounds too bad and if it’s local worth a look. Yes I would like some details on the recent work but overly all I would have a nose if it’s local 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 This one looks quite nice with some options too, cheaper road tax as well - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-Boxster-2-7-MY2005-987-Facelift-Model-Good-Spec-Full-History/283532987819?hash=item4203e20dab:g:xQkAAOSw2bhdGRXP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 See if it has glass rear screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl32 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Hi Mattman42, great looking car, but after checking the MOT history (As advised by the forum 😜 I am learning quick) there seems to be alot of advisories over the years which not been correctly addressed. How much would you think its worth it please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl32 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Glosrich, we buy any car website is showing 4.5 for the car, which I think is a little unfair to be honest the car surely worth more, but I agree with the dealer option of MOT and warranty. if people are mechanically minded then doing some minor repairs should be fine and expected with any second hand cars. Thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 WBAC is useless to price a car like a Porsche. Fine for getting the lowest value on a shopping trolley, but that is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl32 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264401209859?_trksid=p2471758.m4704 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, Karl32 said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264401209859?_trksid=p2471758.m4704 Umm not my cup of tea, doesn’t sound like its had a lot of additional maintenance and with those miles I would leave it 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl32 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 I hear what you are saying Lonewolfgjp. on the other hand if I buy this I can budget for any eventuality or issues arising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Have you actually seen it in person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl32 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 no I have not because it is ending soon and I have just seen it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl32 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 it has been sold for 7k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 I would not bid on a Porsche on ebay without a thorough inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl32 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 I will wait and see if any one on the forum is selling one and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Karl32 said: I will wait and see if any one on the forum is selling one and see what happens. Just seen this one come up on here At a first look, that seems like a very nice car and similar spec to the sought after Anniversary. Plenty of work done for reassurance as well. Certainly worth a look👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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