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Am I the only one here that doesnt want the garage yet kid covering my car in swirls?


Is correct. Porsche always ask and I politely decline, as I enjoy doing it myself.


I should hope at £250+/hour labour rates on servicing they have proper detailers for their cleaning!


But would they ...

MikeHunt wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2026 9:53 am Am I the only one here that doesnt want the garage yet kid covering my car in swirls?

Is correct. Porsche always ask and I politely decline, as I enjoy doing it myself.

I curbed a rear wheel on the Porsche earlier on today. Needless to say I'm distraught, and my evening plans involve beer curry and wine... Mind you, come to think of it they would have done anyway.

speedingfine wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 10:30 pm

Explosive Newt wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 9:55 pm Technically I am Professor of cardiology at the university of Cambridge and honorary consultant cardiologist at royal Papworth hospital

Aorta shake you by the hand! I bet you're pumped

Hearty congratulations Prof.

Jobbo wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 11:24 am If you’re carrying eggs you really need to replace it with a 2CV.

You're not yolking, are you?

Currently you are winning Mik.

I pass my Evo/Car/Classic and Sportscar on to a couple of teenage lads a few doors away. They are struggling to buy noisier exhaust systems for their hatchbacks currently. (I vaguely remember that stage).

Talking petrol, Esso seems generally cheaper in Derbyshire where I live. It's also claims to be 99 octane when other (more expensive) fuels claim 97 octane. If I don't get 99 octane I feel like I'm buying my car Prosecco when I know that Champagne exits!

Am I the only one who thinks the 911 is totally unsuited to being made into a drop top? The proportions are all wrong.

'I do however like the term PRB, Pensioner Racing Beige which may be ageist '

At 72 I resemble that remark, but my car is Miami Blue.

scotta wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 11:29 am

Rich B wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 11:22 am

IanF wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 9:53 am Think they missed a trick not calling it the minii or imini. I

Surely it should be the Mini e

Min-E

One thing it will never be called is Mine!

Hi guys, I've got a Submariner with the date. I never knew I'd made such a fool of myself. Must consult you more in future.
I drive a Cayman GTS 4.0 currently. Should I torch that to save further embarrassment?


I'll help you out of your misery. £100 CASH my way and I'll take both of your ...

Hi guys, I've got a Submariner with the date. I never knew I'd made such a fool of myself. Must consult you more in future.
I drive a Cayman GTS 4.0 currently. Should I torch that to save further embarrassment?

Got a new MOT and extended my manufacturers guarantee and Porsche Assist today. £1634 down on the day then! Good job there was nothing wrong with it.

Mito Man wrote: Tue Sep 09, 2025 7:57 pm

Is that the new Ferrari?

Porsche have just done Lotus a massive favour by discontinuing the 718 this week.

Heres the Lotus Emira i would have and keep the £12k change.

https://porsche-code.com/PSTHMTC2


That's the very model I've had for 5 years, and would probably have re-ordered one if it were possible. I'll keep ...

Not my fleet but a friend has just taken delivery of a 2-year old Cayman GTS and is very pleased with it, other than finding it too noisy. He is apparently going to remove the door cards and put some form of sound deadening inside.

I'm skeptical but it's his motor.


I'm currently on a Cayman ...

IanF wrote: Tue May 27, 2025 8:20 pm Saw one parked next to an Urus.. it’s lower, longer with similar width. Not sure which was better looking!

I bet if you saw one parked next to a late 1960's Elan in Gold Leaf colours you'd know which was the best looking.

Or am I just a nostalgic old person?

Our local ATS did a repair and didn't want to charge, the manager suggesting we just buy 'the lad' a beer. Top blokes.

The missus has a slow puncture in the left rear of her Abarth 595. A repair is £33 and a new tyre is £133. What does the team recommend?