Thinking of buying a Porsche

[Herbmiester 931]

Porsche purists will probably hate me but I am thinking about getting a 996. Preference is for a manual 2002+ car. Wary of the IMS bearing issue so a PPi would be mandatory and I would also likely budget 3-4k for it to be replaced. I have driven a Tiptronic and it was surprising responsive  but I think manual is the way to go. I have been watching this one but its a bit far away.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1717665359&tm=email&et=202&mt=A0E8D214-C433-4C48-9F58-6BD4673E9C54&rewritten=true

[BM WORLD 1286]

resale on manuals will always be better

plane tickets are cheap enough then drive it back ,

will be a fun drive .

needs more low and some headlight covers etc , and a better steering wheel and black leather

[Herbmiester 931]

6 minutes ago, BM WORLD said:

resale on manuals will always be better

plane tickets are cheap enough then drive it back ,

will be a fun drive .

needs more low and some headlight covers etc , and a better steering wheel and black leather

Yes to all of those things especially the HL covers.

[Gabe79 410]

I don't think that's a very good car at all. It doesn't even have ISOFIX in the back...

That said... FCP Euro sells Porsche parts, so sounds good to me! 

[qube 3570]

[Herbmiester 931]

ISOFIX is of no consequence in the decision making process. 

[Gabe79 410]

45 minutes ago, Herbmiester said:

ISOFIX is of no consequence in the decision making process. 

We need a dislike button on these forums, clearly! Who doesn't consider ISOFIX critical when buying a two-door Porsche?!

This car is gorgeous dude, maybe one day, when ISOFIX isn't a requirement for me, I can do something like get a nice coupe. Z4/M Roadster/Porsche/Miata?

[Olaf 3341]

Looks fab, John.

have heard the Turbos (and GT3?) are the safest bet for crank and seals, use same block, separate from the rest and built to different spec.  There’s your business case justification for boost ?

PS: within 3 weeks my e60 will be in a suitable state for you to drive.  Brakes with 2 weeks, I reckon.  I’ve a boot full of new rotors ?

Edited August 7, 2018 by Olaf

[Herbmiester 931]

I also have new rotors and hopefully soon an LSD.

[Olaf 3341]

On 8/8/2018 at 7:24 AM, Herbmiester said:

I also have new rotors and hopefully soon an LSD.

careful mate, you'll get arrested for the latter. ?

on a serious note, I was wondering how you were getting on with that plan.  If you buy pork, will your 335i remain?

 

[Herbmiester 931]

33 minutes ago, Olaf said:

careful mate, you'll get arrested for the latter. ?

on a serious note, I was wondering how you were getting on with that plan.  If you buy pork, will your 335i remain?

Good question I might sell the 335i and get an E36 Coupe so I still have a BMW.