Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 Well, I've been searching for a 987 S for a few months without much success so far, do I maybe need to pull back for first experience into a Boxster and get a well cared for 986 S? I have had my eye on one on AT for a month or so, it's a 2001 and had 1000's spent on it including IMS upgrade. Might even belong to someone on here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 What do you think about this Matt? If the 987 S does not materialise. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307219913458?sort=most-recent&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=986 S&include-delivery-option=on&make=Porsche&model=Boxster&page=4&postcode=CA6 4EU&price-to=9000&year-to=2023&fromsra Had my eye on this for some time, could get it knocked down its been a while if its still for sale. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 39 minutes ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: What do you think about this Matt? If the 987 S does not materialise. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307219913458?sort=most-recent&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=986 S&include-delivery-option=on&make=Porsche&model=Boxster&page=4&postcode=CA6 4EU&price-to=9000&year-to=2023&fromsra Had my eye on this for some time, could get it knocked down its been a while if its still for sale. Dave Looks tidy with all the jobs done - worth a look if it’s close by. Be good to get the reg number so you can check the MOT etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: Looks tidy with all the jobs done - worth a look if it’s close by. Be good to get the reg number so you can check the MOT etc I did speak the guy and he gave me the reg, will see if I still have the details. It's been up for sale for a while now on Auto. I've asked him again for the details. No harm asking. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 With that list of work done and from the looks of it it has been well looked after and bought up to a good standard, that is a 986S that is worth that money as there will be little if any of the usual 'allow £1.5 to £2k in the first two years' left to spend on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Have you considered a 2.9 987.2 6spd manual.... full history, all the jobs done but high mileage..? No IMS issues ( that are overhyped on the internet ) cheaper insurance and just as powerful as a 986S. I know one that will be for sale after her mot on Oct 7th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 41 minutes ago, skoosh1970 said: Have you considered a 2.9 987.2 6spd manual.... full history, all the jobs done but high mileage..? No IMS issues ( that are overhyped on the internet ) cheaper insurance and just as powerful as a 986S. I know one that will be for sale after her mot on Oct 7th. Anyone you know 🤔 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 8 hours ago, skoosh1970 said: ...... No IMS issues ( that are overhyped on the internet ) cheaper insurance and just as powerful as a 986S. ..... No IMS at all in the 2.9.... but yes, way over hyped on the earlier 986/987 engiens too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Unless the OP has upped the budget 987.2 is likely out of scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 13 minutes ago, iborguk said: Unless the OP has upped the budget 987.2 is likely out of scope. ....not necessarily 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 37 minutes ago, skoosh1970 said: ....not necessarily 😉 Stick the the number out there then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 59 minutes ago, iborguk said: Stick the the number out there then ,..all in good time, I won't be advertising anything until she's been mot'd on the 7th October and been given a clean bill of health as I know she will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 There are 111 987S on autotrader right now. Are you looking for something specific? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickH Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 A unicorn I think 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 On 9/29/2023 at 6:34 PM, JonSta said: There are 111 987S on autotrader right now. Are you looking for something specific? 18 within budget and around 14 of those 18 are over 150 miles away, 3 are the 3.4 and higher tax bracket, doesn't leave a lot. The spec I'm looking for or hoping to find most cars are 300 miles away. Living in Cumbria does have it's drawbacks, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted September 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 2 hours ago, MickH said: A unicorn I think Probably more chance finding a unicorn Mick. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And.rs1800 Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: 18 within budget and around 14 of those 18 are over 150 miles away, 3 are the 3.4 and higher tax bracket, doesn't leave a lot. The spec I'm looking for or hoping to find most cars are 300 miles away. Living in Cumbria does have it's drawbacks, lol. I bought my Cayman from a guy in morecambe-I live 30 miles north of London.if it’s the right car it’s the right car.only a day out your life to travel to get one even if it’s 200 odd miles away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted October 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 6 hours ago, And.rs1800 said: I bought my Cayman from a guy in morecambe-I live 30 miles north of London.if it’s the right car it’s the right car.only a day out your life to travel to get one even if it’s 200 odd miles away Agreed, however when you get there and faults appear on the car even after a PPI that makes the car unroadworthy to drive 200 miles back home, it soon starts to frustrate you. I guess you purchased without seeing the car in person or test driving first by the sounds of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And.rs1800 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 5 hours ago, Porschevirgin1968 said: Agreed, however when you get there and faults appear on the car even after a PPI that makes the car unroadworthy to drive 200 miles back home, it soon starts to frustrate you. I guess you purchased without seeing the car in person or test driving first by the sounds of it. What makes you say that? I went to view the car after speaking to the owner at length several times took it for a long test drive and looked the car and it’s service history over ,was satisfied it was a good un and bought it and drove it home(got the train there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted October 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 18 minutes ago, And.rs1800 said: What makes you say that? I went to view the car after speaking to the owner at length several times took it for a long test drive and looked the car and it’s service history over ,was satisfied it was a good un and bought it and drove it home(got the train there) Just when you said you for the train that's all. I've actually down 600 miles In one day and viewed 3 cars third car was cracking car. Found huge discrepancy in MOT mileages. Which may have caused issues further down the line if I sold car on. I know I'm taking a punt sooner or later with any car, I've messaged a guy who is advertising a car looks fantastic advert says fsh, contacted him. Oh but I've no service book and only some paperwork, lol. He has had the car 3 months. I must be looking at wrong adverts obviously. Or need to up my budget or downgrade what I'm looking for to a 987 not at S or a 986S. The search continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, And.rs1800 said: What makes you say that? I went to view the car after speaking to the owner at length several times took it for a long test drive and looked the car and it’s service history over ,was satisfied it was a good un and bought it and drove it home(got the train there) Sounds very very familiar and a carbon copy of my experience.... it's very much down to due diligence with a fair amount of luck in finding the right car...I've more often than not travelled on a one way train ticket to purchase a good motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porschevirgin1968 Posted October 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, skoosh1970 said: Sounds very very familiar and a carbon copy of my experience.... it's very much down to due diligence with a fair amount of luck in finding the right car...I've more often than not travelled on a one way train ticket to purchase a good motor. I'm in no hurry, just frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 What spec and budget are you working too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takahashi Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 mine could be for sale for the right price have a pile of parts already bought to be fitted, just dont have the time, only done 30 miles since the respray, so its pretty immaculate. high spec, low tax, 67k miles. has been rear ended and fixed though. Ive just bought another car, so could do with selling this really. Passed its last MOT not long ago with some advisories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 I'll be advertising mine in a few weeks.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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