andy_l Posted October 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 16 hours ago, highway said: Andy appears to have left the building…. Sorry folks, just a bit busy with work. Thanks everyone for your input, it's much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_l Posted October 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 I think I've replied to everyone. If you've not heard back from me let me know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 I've never understood the obsession with mileage above all else and paying inflated prices accordingly. We don't buy these cars as an investment opportunity, we buy them to drive. Speak to anyone experienced in the motor trade and they will tell you that condition matters far more than mileage. I bought my 2012 Boxster S in 2017, it has a brilliant, desirable spec with almost everything I was looking for. It had FSH with almost 70,000 miles, and this was reflected in the price I eventually negotiated for it following an independent inspection. What I've spent on routine maintenance at a Porsche independent in the 6 years since is nowhere near the premium I would have had to pay for a low mileage example, particularly from an OPC. So, based on my experience, my advice would be to buy on condition and spec alone and just enjoy it. Don't worry too much about the mileage because you know what, it won't be long before all 981s have high mileages anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Different strokes .... I don't agree I'd rather pay more for a lower mileage example of a car I want which is also in good condition personally, then I don't have the disappointment of worn surfaces and components, they just generally feel tighter in my experience. More miles = more time spent out on our wet badly paved roads, more corrosion and seized bolts that make any sort of tinkering and repairs a pain I could do without. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 5 hours ago, daz05 said: Different strokes .... I don't agree I'd rather pay more for a lower mileage example of a car I want which is also in good condition personally, then I don't have the disappointment of worn surfaces and components, they just generally feel tighter in my experience. More miles = more time spent out on our wet badly paved roads, more corrosion and seized bolts that make any sort of tinkering and repairs a pain I could do without. Yeah, but if it turns out to be a knackered old shed, there's always Daz to sort it out 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_l Posted October 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 Thanks again everyone. You should all have messages replied to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_l Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Advert now posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 I recently bought a 981 @andy_l and think you’ve pitched it at a good price. lots of dross out there that is described as being good but condition or provenance always a disappointment. I think the full leather is actually quite rare and a lovely option to have. I’m sure some will disagree, but was a ‘’must-have” requirement for me. Only downside is that it’s a bad time of year to sell a convertible. So will pay to be patient ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 Also… wish mine had your wheels. I have the diamond cut multi spoke wheels which I don’t really like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 12 hours ago, scaramanga said: Also… wish mine had your wheels. I have the diamond cut multi spoke wheels which I don’t really like! Wish I had seen this earlier....just bought a set of Turbo 3 alloys to replace my Carrera S ones - we could have done a swop! My Carrera S wheels are for sale if you are interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 Drop me a pm ? the ones I have are in the pic below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 2 hours ago, scaramanga said: Drop me a pm ? the ones I have are in the pic below. See for sale section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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