Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 6 hours ago, Terryg said: Good luck finding one that doesn't weep, I would stop looking now if that is one of your criteria. Well I have to last Porsche specialist where it had over 5k spent on it in April, there is wording on the service invoice that says 'other works as agreed per whatsapp' so they are going to look into it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 He has now posted a video on the advert link that's on this thread. Looks in good nick, but its not just the looks that count as we all know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 6 hours ago, Terryg said: Good luck finding one that doesn't weep, I would stop looking now if that is one of your criteria. Well I have to last Porsche specialist where it had over 5k spent on it in April, there is wording on the service invoice that says 'other works as agreed per whatsapp' so they are going to look into it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 Flat six performance is business name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 48 minutes ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: Flat six performance is business name. can you not give them a call directly and ask them - you have the reg number - they should be helpful if you explain your situation - might be better than getting a 2nd hand version via the seller? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 47 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: can you not give them a call directly and ask them - you have the reg number - they should be helpful if you explain your situation - might be better than getting a 2nd hand version via the seller? I've spoken to Garage who serviced it, they were very helpful and going to get back to me. It does make me think though, they sell high end Porsche but won't put this one through the business! Rabbit off or tax dodge or is car dodgy and I have no come back through the business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 20 minutes ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: I've spoken to Garage who serviced it, they were very helpful and going to get back to me. It does make me think though, they sell high end Porsche but won't put this one through the business! Rabbit off or tax dodge or is car dodgy and I have no come back through the business? it does make you wonder - pretty sure there are rules about dealers trying to pass cars off as private, but if its going down that route, it needs to be really cheap to cover your risk as you don't want to get into a battle - you'll have to accept it as a private sale and act accordingly. Sorry - thought it looked like a good one - but appears to have uncovered issues!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 Some dealers wont retail vehicles above a certain age as they do not want to dilute the forecourt. Every single car you post will get opposing opinions from forum members and you will overthink it and talk yourself out of every single one. At the end of the day, at sub £10k you are not going to get a perfect car regardless 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: it does make you wonder - pretty sure there are rules about dealers trying to pass cars off as private, but if its going down that route, it needs to be really cheap to cover your risk as you don't want to get into a battle - you'll have to accept it as a private sale and act accordingly. Sorry - thought it looked like a good one - but appears to have uncovered issues!! Adverts look good, seems if he wants me to go through dealership I have to sign a disclaimer, guess so that's no come back. Think I will pass. All sounds a bit sketchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 This a screenshot of the chat we had last night, unless I read this wrong the car isn't good enough standards to sell through business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 To be honest, it's the same as a private sale at the end of the day, no comeback. Depends if you are willing to take the risk or not. If the price is right and you have a slush fund for an IMS replacement, it could be a good deal as the car does look tidy. Gut if you'd prefer some backup, a dealer purchase is the only way forward. No right or wrong answer as everyone has different levels of risk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 Let's try again..... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308140774297?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&include-delivery-option=on&make=Porsche&model=Boxster&postcode=Rg224rt&price-to=16000&year-from=2005&fromsra https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308281280253?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&include-delivery-option=on&make=Porsche&model=Boxster&page=5&postcode=Rg224rt&price-to=16000&year-from=2005&fromsra https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306168584984?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&include-delivery-option=on&make=Porsche&model=Boxster&page=5&postcode=Rg224rt&price-to=16000&year-from=2005&fromsra https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308241148901?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&include-delivery-option=on&make=Porsche&model=Boxster&page=17&postcode=Rg224rt&price-to=16000&year-from=2005&fromsra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: To be honest, it's the same as a private sale at the end of the day, no comeback. Depends if you are willing to take the risk or not. If the price is right and you have a slush fund for an IMS replacement, it could be a good deal as the car does look tidy. Gut if you'd prefer some backup, a dealer purchase is the only way forward. No right or wrong answer as everyone has different levels of risk He has said he will try and get the car MOT'd even as quick as tomorrow possibly, sadly I don't have an endless fund of money, unless my numbers come up, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 11 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: Let's try again..... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308140774297?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&include-delivery-option=on&make=Porsche&model=Boxster&postcode=Rg224rt&price-to=16000&year-from=2005&fromsra https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308281280253?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&include-delivery-option=on&make=Porsche&model=Boxster&page=5&postcode=Rg224rt&price-to=16000&year-from=2005&fromsra https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306168584984?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&include-delivery-option=on&make=Porsche&model=Boxster&page=5&postcode=Rg224rt&price-to=16000&year-from=2005&fromsra https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308241148901?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&include-delivery-option=on&make=Porsche&model=Boxster&page=17&postcode=Rg224rt&price-to=16000&year-from=2005&fromsra I've marked 3 of these cars and explored further, this is the original one I was on about that started this post off. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307310251552?sort=distance&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=987&include-delivery-option=on&make=Porsche&model=Boxster&page=2&postcode=CA6 4EU&fromsra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And.rs1800 Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Mattman42 said: To be honest, it's the same as a private sale at the end of the day, no comeback. Depends if you are willing to take the risk or not. If the price is right and you have a slush fund for an IMS replacement, it could be a good deal as the car does look tidy. Gut if you'd prefer some backup, a dealer purchase is the only way forward. No right or wrong answer as everyone has different levels of risk I always much prefer to buy privately,enthusiast owned loads of receipts etc-and I know I’m on my own if things go wrong. I would definitely not buy a car from a trader that wouldn’t stand by the car and wanted to put it through as a private sale in his own name or as a trade sale with no comebacks! Because the car looks nice and shiney he thinks he can get a bit more for it than if he put it through the auctions. Bloody Arthur Daley .. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And.rs1800 Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 4 hours ago, Bike Loon said: Some dealers wont retail vehicles above a certain age as they do not want to dilute the forecourt. Then they should put them in the auctions ,not some iffy “trade sale” you can bet no trader would be paying their trade price 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 9/13/2023 at 10:44 PM, ½cwt said: Engine number to be sure on IMS, details below, but it only affects very early 987s. The oil leak will most likely be the rear main seal, but it in very rare cases could be oil weeping from a duff seal on an IMS.... Gearbox out is the only solution for either and whilst you are in there do the clutch anf flywheel, so a 4 figure job. Going to look at a 987 2.7 tomorrow, engine number 61504195, so am I right in thinking if the IMS needs done it can be done when changing the clutch only. It's only done 58k miles but serviced on time up until 3 years ago, but done very little miles since last service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: Going to look at a 987 2.7 tomorrow, engine number 61504195, so am I right in thinking if the IMS needs done it can be done when changing the clutch only. It's only done 58k miles but serviced on time up until 3 years ago, but done very little miles since last service. That's what the bulletin says. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 30 minutes ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: Going to look at a 987 2.7 tomorrow, engine number 61504195, so am I right in thinking if the IMS needs done it can be done when changing the clutch only. It's only done 58k miles but serviced on time up until 3 years ago, but done very little miles since last service. Hope it's a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff888 Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Have any 987.1 owners on this forum had IMS bearing issues ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Just now, ½cwt said: That's what the bulletin says. Thanks for confirming, just had the other guy on WhatsApp it's flown through an MOT this morning no advisories, had a PDI and no signs of any oil leaks, they are like buses, nothing for weeks then 2 at once lol 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, McDonald said: Hope it's a good one. Fully loaded with extras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: Fully loaded with extras. is it really fully loaded though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bike Loon said: is it really fully loaded though? Xenons, sports seats, heated seats, air con, cruise. My head is battered lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 19 minutes ago, Bike Loon said: is it really fully loaded though? You. Off this thread, now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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