wolverinemac Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Can you tell options from chassis number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Not obviously but a Porsche dealer or others with access can type in the chassis number and print off the options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 16 hours ago, PaulQ said: Even if the car drives ok I would be very wary of buying any 986 with original suspension components still fitted, unless this is factored into the asking price. As you say, a big history file is key here and well worth scrutinising it properly to see what has and what hasn't been replaced. Yep I made that mistake 😶 two weeks in and... Ut oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 On 5/2/2020 at 5:48 PM, red rocket said: We normally advise not to worry too much about mileage if car has been well looked after. Members on here have cars on 150,000+. You may not be able to reply because you don't have enough posts yet, but you can probably pm the seller. I'll tag him here so he knows anyway @starbuckhouse It’s at the top end of my budget too, and 320 miles from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Another question. If a Porsche is being sold by a specialist dealership, is it still a good idea to have an independent inspection carried out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Dazzevans said: It’s at the top end of my budget too, and 320 miles from me! We always recommend travelling if it's appears to be a good car. Plenty of us have. 2 hours ago, Dazzevans said: Another question. If a Porsche is being sold by a specialist dealership, is it still a good idea to have an independent inspection carried out? Most people don't go as far as getting an inspection. I bought mine from a specialist in Sussex. Having visited the seller a couple of times, and visited another specialist elsewhere (Maundrells near Wantage) i felt more confident buying there as a complete novice. Generally the quality of cars at the specialists seemed better and whilst their prices were higher they were very responsive to fixing anything i picked up as well as pointing out other things they would do that i'd missed. By contrast other 'regular' dealers didn't seem to know the front of a Boxster from the back of a bus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 This specialist has a 2002 51 plate 3.2S tip with 73,000 miles. They have rebuilt the engine following an IMS issue (987 bearing shaft, new bearings, piston rings etc) and are asking £6,999 for it. I think that’s a bit steep even after the rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunks Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 On 5/2/2020 at 7:34 PM, wolverinemac said: Can you tell options from chassis number I can list them if you have a reg or chassis number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverinemac Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 46 minutes ago, dunks said: I can list them if you have a reg or chassis number HI Dunks WP0ZZZ98Z4S641199 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 5 hours ago, Dazzevans said: This specialist has a 2002 51 plate 3.2S tip with 73,000 miles. They have rebuilt the engine following an IMS issue (987 bearing shaft, new bearings, piston rings etc) and are asking £6,999 for it. I think that’s a bit steep even after the rebuild. My friend has a silver 53 plate 3.2 S , manual 67k on the clock for sale £6000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunks Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 5 hours ago, wolverinemac said: HI Dunks WP0ZZZ98Z4S641199 Thank you 008 986 S 3,2 litres displacement 016 "Standard" package 029 061 Version for Great Britain 071 EU country version 130 Control and indications in English lettering 197 Stronger battery 198 Starter 1.7 kW 211 Licence plate holder version 3 219 Differential 232 271 Door mirror -aspherical- driver's side, electrically adjustable and heatable 273 Door mirrors, electrically adjustable and heatable 274 Vanity mirror illuminated 369 Standard seat, left 370 Standard seat, right 394 Boxster wheel 17-inch 436 3-spoke airbag steering wheel 439 Electrical hood operation 441 radiopreinstallation 466 Rear foglamp, right 480 6-speed manual transmission 492 Headlamps for left-hand traffic 534 Theft security system 536 Alarm siren and tilt sensor 539 Mechanical seat-height adjustment, left 540 Mechanical seat-height adjustment, right 551 Wind deflector 562 Airbag, driver's side and front passenger's side 563 Side airbag 566 Front fog lights, white 567 Windscreen tinted, upper part darker coloured 571 Activated charcoal filter 573 Air conditioner 581 Center console, front 584 Storage compartment 602 Center high-mounted stop lamp 620 Electronic accelerator 651 Electric window opener 657 Power steering 661 Stricter emission-control concept 697 946 Seat covers, front, leather/leather/leatherette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverinemac Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, dunks said: 008 986 S 3,2 litres displacement 016 "Standard" package 029 061 Version for Great Britain 071 EU country version 130 Control and indications in English lettering 197 Stronger battery 198 Starter 1.7 kW 211 Licence plate holder version 3 219 Differential 232 271 Door mirror -aspherical- driver's side, electrically adjustable and heatable 273 Door mirrors, electrically adjustable and heatable 274 Vanity mirror illuminated 369 Standard seat, left 370 Standard seat, right 394 Boxster wheel 17-inch 436 3-spoke airbag steering wheel 439 Electrical hood operation 441 radiopreinstallation 466 Rear foglamp, right 480 6-speed manual transmission 492 Headlamps for left-hand traffic 534 Theft security system 536 Alarm siren and tilt sensor 539 Mechanical seat-height adjustment, left 540 Mechanical seat-height adjustment, right 551 Wind deflector 562 Airbag, driver's side and front passenger's side 563 Side airbag 566 Front fog lights, white 567 Windscreen tinted, upper part darker coloured 571 Activated charcoal filter 573 Air conditioner 581 Center console, front 584 Storage compartment 602 Center high-mounted stop lamp 620 Electronic accelerator 651 Electric window opener 657 Power steering 661 Stricter emission-control concept 697 946 Seat covers, front, leather/leather/leatherette Thanks.. a fairly standard model with no PSM, heated seats or extended leather . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunks Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 I can see 2 differences to mine , Mine has a code for the radio and an On board computer.. Didnt even know mine had an Obd , so I might go and see what that has, because mine seems pretty basic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverinemac Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Really only 3 options I thought I might want heated seats, stability management and Bose. It looks like a clean car and has had the following works undertaken: It has: New windscreen, both windows regulator replaced, All six coil packs replaced. Convertible roof operating cables and rod end caps replaced. Front and rear disks and pads and hand brake shoes replaced. New front tyres. and new clutch about 2 years ago. IMS not changed. Owner did last service himself and therefore not stamped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 8 hours ago, Dazzevans said: This specialist has a 2002 51 plate 3.2S tip with 73,000 miles. They have rebuilt the engine following an IMS issue (987 bearing shaft, new bearings, piston rings etc) and are asking £6,999 for it. I think that’s a bit steep even after the rebuild. Depends, I paid more for our 04 2.7. .. The car would be worth what you or someone is willing to pay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 30 minutes ago, wolverinemac said: Really only 3 options I thought I might want heated seats, stability management and Bose. It looks like a clean car and has had the following works undertaken: It has: New windscreen, both windows regulator replaced, All six coil packs replaced. Convertible roof operating cables and rod end caps replaced. Front and rear disks and pads and hand brake shoes replaced. New front tyres. and new clutch about 2 years ago. IMS not changed. Owner did last service himself and therefore not stamped Seems mad not to change the IMS when the clutch is out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverinemac Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Cheddar Bob said: Seems mad not to change the IMS when the clutch is out Thought the same but had this answer from specialist... Looking back at the job card for that registration we did replace the rear main and intermediate shaft seals, so we would have checked the bearing condition at that time. If any play or roughness was found we would have advised the customer to replace the bearing, so the bearing was ok in April 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, wolverinemac said: Thought the same but had this answer from specialist... Looking back at the job card for that registration we did replace the rear main and intermediate shaft seals, so we would have checked the bearing condition at that time. If any play or roughness was found we would have advised the customer to replace the bearing, so the bearing was ok in April 2018. Nuts. The bearings are not that expensive and I'm amazed a specialist wouldn't have given the customer the option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 4 hours ago, V6reu said: My friend has a silver 53 plate 3.2 S , manual 67k on the clock for sale £6000 Can you get any photos and history/specs? Is it listed online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Dazzevans said: Can you get any photos and history/specs? Is it listed online? I can give you the phone number and deal directly if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 Thanks Reuben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 19 minutes ago, Dazzevans said: Thanks Reuben Hi it’s not on line my friend hasn’t advertised it but I seen your post and I asked him if he was going to sell and he will , get in contact with him he will give you all the info or photos you want , his name is Scott 07970 630037 cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverinemac Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 How important is PSM and who has it on their cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverinemac Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, V6reu said: Hi it’s not on line my friend hasn’t advertised it but I seen your post and I asked him if he was going to sell and he will , get in contact with him he will give you all the info or photos you want , his name is Scott 07970 630037 cheers why not just post him an advert on here. its a good place to advertise and free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Thoughts on this one guys? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202004269072148?postcode=ba202bj&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&make=PORSCHE&sort=relevance&radius=1501&advertising-location=at_cars&model=BOXSTER&year-to=2020&price-to=7000&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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