scaramanga Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Evening all! Been awhile since i posted but i do read a lot on here, just haven't had a boxster for awhile! I'm looking to buy a 987 Spyder, and saw an ad for a low mileage example, which has been listed by Sytner BMW under their 'Select' programme. Suspect there is a bit of a story, which is why the car isn't being retailed by one of Sytner's OPCs. In the meantime just wondering if anyone knows the car or previous owner ? Current registration is LG10MZE, but it may have been on a private plate before.It's a black car with c.7.5k miles and apparently the owner is/was in London. Any feedback/clues appreciated! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 Hi there I don’t know that car but I bought a Black Edition from a Sytner select and it was a fantastic car. I owned it 3 years and never had a issue with it, mine was still under Porsche warranty when I had it and I never found a reason why it had been sold through the Select garage. Obviously I spent a bit on bringing it up to my liking but it maybe worth viewing the Spyder and having a look at the history 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted April 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 Thanks @Lonewolfgjp! The service history is confirmed as: 04/2012 5107 miles 04/2014 6261 miles 05/2017 6803 miles 11/2019 6841 miles 01/2022 7500 miles Looks decent but I’m waiting for the details of who carried out the services. Spec: - Cruise control - Sound Package Plus - Sport Chrono Package - CD-Radio Audio System - CDR-30 - Floor Mats in Interior Color - Universal Audio Interface - Automatically Dimming Interior and Exterior Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor Unfortunately it doesn’t have AC, but I’m not sure it matters as much for this particular model ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percymon Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 Whether Sytner pass any trade in to their OPCs is down to their stock and margin. They sell hundreds of cars a month via their Select business. Perhaps a non Porsche service is in the history, maybe its not on N rated tyres and erodes OPC margin to offer their own warranty. The interest in spyders is most likely to be highest May through August, which again dependent upon when they acquired it might influence OPC interst 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 9 hours ago, scaramanga said: Thanks @Lonewolfgjp! The service history is confirmed as:04/2012 5107 miles04/2014 6261 miles05/2017 6803 miles11/2019 6841 miles01/2022 7500 miles Looks decent but I’m waiting for the details of who carried out the services. Spec: - Cruise control - Sound Package Plus - Sport Chrono Package - CD-Radio Audio System - CDR-30 - Floor Mats in Interior Color - Universal Audio Interface - Automatically Dimming Interior and Exterior Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor Unfortunately it doesn’t have AC, but I’m not sure it matters as much for this particular model ? No I don’t think the lack of air conditioning would be a issue with this one, does it have the sports exhaust? They sound great on the Spyder 👍 Im guessing this car is being part exchanged against a BMW and they have decided to retail it. All their non franchise cars are sold under the Select name so nothing sinister there👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer boy Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) Phaff on ( over think ) too much and it will be gone .Sorry to be blunt but theses 987.2 s imho are the sweet spot .A spider is getting collectible. I note you are looking for reassurance on PH as well .It’s over a decade old .Been HPI d etc . Pop along cash in hand view it scan the history and strike a deal if it’s been languishing. Edited April 27, 2022 by Boxer boy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 "If it's been languishing" I'm not sure these cars ever languish. And if they do there is a very good reason for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted April 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Boxer boy said: Phaff on ( over think ) too much and it will be gone .Sorry to be blunt but theses 987.2 s imho are the sweet spot .A spider is getting collectible. I note you are looking for reassurance on PH as well .It’s over a decade old .Been HPI d etc . Pop along cash in hand view it scan the history and strike a deal if it’s been languishing. Thanks. Agree that good cars don’t sit around (especially in the current market!). I’m planning to go view this weekend. Ideally need to get someone to check the over-revs, using PIWIS/Durametric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 What's likely to be wrong with a car with 7500 miles on it? (Apart from accident damage?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 The drill bit still jammed in the speedo cable? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Jack it up and put it in reverse - like FB's day off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 45 minutes ago, JonSta said: Jack it up and put it in reverse - like FB's day off. Just don't lean on the front of the car when you are doing it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted May 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 Still waiting for Sytner to get the car in so that I can go view it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted May 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 So had it checked, it’s a great example. Collecting Friday! Can’t wait. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Excellent news! Cant wait to see some pictures 👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted May 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Will get some up ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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