mark-yorkshire Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 After 6 years absence from the Boxster fold I am currently looking for a 987S Boxster to use as a weekend car. Have had Macan diesels since 2014 and will keep my 2018 Macan as my daily. Looking for a clean 987S - ideally 2008 to 2010 but will consider 2006/07. If anyone knows of anything around the Yorkshire area please let me know. I have seen all cars available on Autotrader and Pistonheads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 Have you tried cargurus.co.uk? indies that are usually recommended for stock - RPM specialist cars which are near you, further south there is ashgoods, maundrells, 911virgin, Northway good luck with the search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 There have been a few non-S up in the last few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-yorkshire Posted May 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 Will keep looking every day. Amazing how many cars for sale are poorly presented. MOT histories on a lot are interesting which is indicative of how many owners don’t even bother making their cars fit for an MOT beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverinemac Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, mark-yorkshire said: Will keep looking every day. Amazing how many cars for sale are poorly presented. MOT histories on a lot are interesting which is indicative of how many owners don’t even bother making their cars fit for an MOT beforehand. What annoys me is some of the things that fail on a mot. On another car it failed because the front beam was out and then adjusted and but through again and passed. It was in for a main service and mot. When I phoned to complain their answer was they always fail on that nothing to worry about. Annoyed me as it 8s the first fail I have had in 25 years off motor ownership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 OTOH we've seen Boxster MoTs with tyres nearly down to the cords... Avoid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-yorkshire Posted May 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 19 minutes ago, wolverinemac said: What annoys me is some of the things that fail on a mot. On another car it failed because the front beam was out and then adjusted and but through again and passed. It was in for a main service and mot. When I phoned to complain their answer was they always fail on that nothing to worry about. Annoyed me as it 8s the first fail I have had in 25 years off motor ownership I was told ( not sure how true it is ) that MOT garages like to fail a car as it looks good for their stats and therefore headlight adjustment is an easy one. My sons TT went in for an MOT in January and the test centre did not even mention any failure - just handed him a pass certificate with no advisories. It was only when I went online that night that I saw that they had prior to the Pass failed the car for a headlight beam. I am certain there was nothing wrong with it and he certainly was not charged for any adjustment or re test fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverinemac Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 1 hour ago, mark-yorkshire said: I was told ( not sure how true it is ) that MOT garages like to fail a car as it looks good for their stats and therefore headlight adjustment is an easy one. My sons TT went in for an MOT in January and the test centre did not even mention any failure - just handed him a pass certificate with no advisories. It was only when I went online that night that I saw that they had prior to the Pass failed the car for a headlight beam. I am certain there was nothing wrong with it and he certainly was not charged for any adjustment or re test fee. Same here it was in our caravelle. It has factory leds, i did not find out it had failed until I looked online. They Even told me it had passed. It’s fairly new and was first mot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 I have always been given a fail test sheet along with the Pass sheet if a car or motorbike has failed their test, for whatever reason and then passed in the same day. For instance, on me bikes, some testers will pass an illegal number plate and some others insist on the regulation size of digits, a red reflector and a garage name on the bottom now. Having said that I got one of my bikes tested in March and I asked if I needed to put me baffles in and they said "nah, be awright" and didn't even mention the number plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemag Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 As an enthusiast I'm particular about my own car I have a mate in my village whose pretty particular about his own cars He's not a forum member here, but due to lack of use,he's selling his 987's 2005 ,black grey ,ims done, clutch done, wheels refubished, tyres done, service history etc etc, belonged to a former forum member here Details of the car here. (Facebook marketketplace) May be of interest to you? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1141929622816744/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 I cannot speak highly enough of Dove House Motors. They have their own workshop. I bought a 2009 987s in January from them. No quibbles with issues that came up in the first 3 months, fixed immediately. Fantastic service from Nick West and the garage team. They love their Porsches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-yorkshire Posted May 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 6 hours ago, stevemag said: As an enthusiast I'm particular about my own car I have a mate in my village whose pretty particular about his own cars He's not a forum member here, but due to lack of use,he's selling his 987's 2005 ,black grey ,ims done, clutch done, wheels refubished, tyres done, service history etc etc, belonged to a former forum member here Details of the car here. (Facebook marketketplace) May be of interest to you? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1141929622816744/ Thanks Steve. I have today agreed to buy a 987.1 Boxster S and look forward to picking up ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 42 minutes ago, mark-yorkshire said: Thanks Steve. I have today agreed to buy a 987.1 Boxster S and look forward to picking up ASAP. From Jason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-yorkshire Posted May 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 48 minutes ago, red rocket said: From Jason? I could not possibly comment 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 11 minutes ago, mark-yorkshire said: I could not possibly comment 😉 You're just trying to avoid paying me buyer's commission! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverinemac Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 52 minutes ago, wolverinemac said: Beat me to it Sorry Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Looking forward to the massive commission cheque @Jason986S 😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Just now, Mattman42 said: Looking forward to the massive commission cheque @Jason986S 😂😂 But am actually serious..... 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 16 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: But am actually serious..... 🤔 Excuse me, i set up the deal; commission's mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 13 minutes ago, red rocket said: Excuse me, i set up the deal; commission's mine! We’ll go halves, how much is 50% of fek all? 🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 On 5/2/2020 at 8:31 PM, Mattman42 said: We’ll go halves, how much is 50% of fek all? 🤣🤣 It’s hell of alot... of nothing 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 I now owe @Mattman42 & @red rocket 50% commission of fek all. I am now Porschless, but @mark-yorkshire is now 1 lovely Boxster up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-yorkshire Posted May 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Jason986S said: I now owe @Mattman42 & @red rocket 50% commission of fek all. I am now Porschless, but @mark-yorkshire is now 1 lovely Boxster up! Car is now tucked up in its new home. Need to clear the garage of junk, paint walls and floors and get some decent cabinets ! Macan could do with a wash tomorrow as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, Jason986S said: I now owe @Mattman42 & @red rocket 50% commission of fek all. I am now Porschless, but @mark-yorkshire is now 1 lovely Boxster up! Not sure whether that's good or bad news Jason! Hope to see you back in a Boxster again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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