Paul P Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 So it seems 9x7 cars are now on the classic register. And according to the website that appears to include Gen 2 cars. https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/classic/models/ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 24 minutes ago, Paul P said: So it seems 9x7 cars are now on the classic register. And according to the website that appears to include Gen 2 cars. https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/classic/models/ Just looked at the T's & C's for registering and there's no mention of the 987. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 It sounds like a good thing. What are the benefits of 9x7 appearing on the register? Are we just talking about small freebie entitlement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted January 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, red rocket said: Just looked at the T's & C's for registering and there's no mention of the 987. Maybe call your local opc. perhaps the verbiage in the terms and conditions hadn’t been updated. the cars are listed and I have seen some opc ‘s “announcing” it. https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/classic/models/987b/987-boxsters/ also had a notice from PCGB register about it - just that didn’t say gen 2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted January 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, McDonald said: It sounds like a good thing. What are the benefits of 9x7 appearing on the register? Are we just talking about small freebie entitlement? The website suggests a few free car washes. Some Number plate surrounds and a discount on parts fitted at opc. don’t think it’s earth shattering but doesn’t cost anything as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul P said: The website suggests a few free car washes. Some Number plate surrounds and a discount on parts fitted at opc. don’t think it’s earth shattering but doesn’t cost anything as far as I know. You also get a book type magazine from time to time. But no, not earth shattering however it is free and you can't say that about Porsche very often. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul P said: The website suggests a few free car washes. Some Number plate surrounds and a discount on parts fitted at opc. don’t think it’s earth shattering but doesn’t cost anything as far as I know. 16 minutes ago, ½cwt said: You also get a book type magazine from time to time. But no, not earth shattering however it is free and you can't say that about Porsche very often. Porsche bestowing classic status definitely feels good. I don't think car insurers will take note (25 yrs?). Freebies are always nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestig84 Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 9 hours ago, red rocket said: Just looked at the T's & C's for registering and there's no mention of the 987. I had those T&Cs in my downloads from ages ago, looks like its the same file so hopefully just not been updated yet. I have emailed Reading and asked what is the status and if I can come by with v5 if it is now on the register. Quite sad but I have been quite looking forward to claiming 'classic' status ☺️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 Read somewhere that the cut off is 15 years. So 05 cars are eligible if that's true. Don't see why an 05 is and an 06 isn't.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 I think they did it by model designation. If the 987 ended in 2012, that explains why it is valid for .1 and .2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted January 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: I think they did it by model designation. If the 987 ended in 2012, that explains why it is valid for .1 and .2. I hope that's the case - certainly seems to read that way on the website - they dont differentiate between .1 and .2 in the blurb - just quote the "run dates" in the headlines Edited January 23, 2023 by Paul P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 Leeds OPC dont give two hoots about it... ive rang and spoken to someone 3 times about it and never gets done... been over a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted January 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, fizz said: Leeds OPC dont give two hoots about it... ive rang and spoken to someone 3 times about it and never gets done... been over a year. Shame - response I got from my OPC was - "let me check eligibility and I will call you back if its not eligible, or send the paperwork to you if it is....." - of course, proof is in either of those happening but so far so good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 Just now, Paul P said: Shame - response I got from my OPC was - "let me check eligibility and I will call you back if its not eligible, or send the paperwork to you if it is....." - of course, proof is in either of those happening but so far so good.... Ohh it's cool, i realise im just a 986 owner and their revenue wont be raised by spending time with me and my old car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, JonSta said: Read somewhere that the cut off is 15 years. So 05 cars are eligible if that's true. Don't see why an 05 is and an 06 isn't.... 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: I think they did it by model designation. If the 987 ended in 2012, that explains why it is valid for .1 and .2. Sorry - that explains if it is for 10 year cut-off, not 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, fizz said: Ohh it's cool, i realise im just a 986 owner and their revenue wont be raised by spending time with me and my old car. Silverstone Porsche contacted me to get my 986 registered after I started buying a few parts from them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 Just now, ½cwt said: Silverstone Porsche contacted me to get my 986 registered after I started buying a few parts from them.... bought £200 worth of parts off em in the last 2 weeks alone 😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 Just now, fizz said: bought £200 worth of parts off em in the last 2 weeks alone 😛 Get on their case then. I dealt with the Service Manager at Silverstone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted January 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 Just had a call back from OPC. They started the process for me and got a notification that it’s only gen 1 cars that are eligible. they acknowledged that the website suggests otherwise and said they were told it’s being sorted out - seems that collectively Porsche were a little under prepped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 Can't decide if I can be arsed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestig84 Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 Porsche Reading just got back to me. The 987 is indeed eligible, he asked me to pop by with my v5. Hopefully get a chance to pop by tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codfanglers Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 Could anyone ever be bothered with the hassle of arranging a free car wash under this scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestig84 Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 6 minutes ago, Codfanglers said: Could anyone ever be bothered with the hassle of arranging a free car wash under this scheme. I don't want them touching my car but am keen on the little extras like magazine, oil, etc. Also the classic card with vin number on it in little box will look good put alongside all my service history too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 23 minutes ago, Codfanglers said: Could anyone ever be bothered with the hassle of arranging a free car wash under this scheme. Me! It's an excursion to their showrooms to gaze at all the wonders I can't afford - & I leave with a clean car. Lovely jaunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 23 minutes ago, McDonald said: Me! It's an excursion to their showrooms to gaze at all the wonders I can't afford - & I leave with a clean car. Lovely jaunt. Do you go to Mid-sussex? I like it there, they are really nice and let my kids sit in the cars while I tell the salesman how poor I am. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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