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GG. wrote: ↑Wed Jul 08, 2020 1:53 pm

Ascender wrote: ↑Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:03 am So.... What’s the must-haves from a spec point of view?

Adaptive dampers would be good - can't remember whether these are standard on the S - I think perhaps that's only the 997. Sports seats and sports steering wheel also nice options but you could live without. Sport Chrono and the 'sport' throttle response largely pointless. 19" Carrera wheels as per Broccers Sport model make a huge difference to the looks.

Explosive Newt wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:13 pm Very happy with my 2006 3.2S - I can dig up the thread from this very forum where I was talked up from spending 6k on a 986 to rather more - worth it though. The cabin and level of fit is much better and it’s dynamically sharper. Everyone’s different but I find it plenty powerful and enjoy spinning up the rears off a roundabout from time to time.

The things to look out for are the IMS (06 onwards cars tend to be ok as they have the updated bearing) and bore scoring (the 3.4s are supposedly at greater risk... I think Broccers got his scoped pre purchase but I didn’t and touch wood haven’t had problems.

I got mine from an independent Porsche dealer with a good reputation (the excellent Northway), mostly because I felt it gave me a bit of peace of mind in case there were teething troubles. I had an issue with water ingress early on which they sorted for me without any fuss.

Ascender wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:13 pm I’m totally sold on the 987, but....

Have seen these two today. Under 10K, both had clutches and IMS. FSH. Am I mad to consider a 986 S?

Explosive Newt wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:19 pm

Ascender wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:13 pm Am I mad to consider a 986 S?

You’re not, my advice would be to drive both and see which you like. The 986 had a much more old school Porsche cockpit.....

Ascender wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:13 pm I’m totally sold on the 987, but....

Have seen these two today. Under 10K, both had clutches and IMS. FSH. Am I mad to consider a 986 S?

Dark blue, 60K, IMS, clutch, water pump... Bose, heated seats, hardtop, extended leather... £9,250.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifie ... 2qh&page=1

Explosive Newt wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:19 pm

Ascender wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:13 pm I’m totally sold on the 987, but....

Have seen these two today. Under 10K, both had clutches and IMS. FSH. Am I mad to consider a 986 S?

You’re not, my advice would be to drive both and see which you like. The 986 had a much more old school Porsche cockpit with the sides coming in steeply toward the roofline which I found claustrophobic.

Coaster1 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:05 pm

Explosive Newt wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:19 pm

Ascender wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:13 pm Am I mad to consider a 986 S?

You’re not, my advice would be to drive both and see which you like. The 986 had a much more old school Porsche cockpit.....

+1

Ascender wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:13 pm I’m totally sold on the 987, but....

Have seen these two today. Under 10K, both had clutches and IMS. FSH. Am I mad to consider a 986 S?

Dark blue, 60K, IMS, clutch, water pump... Bose, heated seats, hardtop, extended leather... £9,250.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifie ... 2qh&page=1

I like the blue one; service history from well-respected specialists too.

But yes, all things being equal I prefer 987 3.2 but that’s just cos of its look.

speedingfine wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:21 pm If you were going to sell privately... selling a Porsche means you're going to deal with a lot of twats. I'd just get the one you want in the first place

speedingfine wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:21 pm If you were going to sell privately... selling a Porsche means you're going to deal with a lot of twats. I'd just get the one you want in the first place

Ascender wrote: ↑Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:34 pm

240PP wrote: ↑Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:03 pm I love my 987 S but it’s not getting used much so I’m considering parting with it. It’s a 3.2 (updated IMS bits)

They really are a fantastic package.

Purchase thread

Looks nice! Will go read the thread properly now.

@240PP What’s the spec, likely price etc if you don’t mind me asking? Just trying to get a feel for the market at the moment.

Broccers wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:59 pm Its funny I was looking at cheap Boxsters originally then the budget crept. The adaptive suspension on mine which comes on when you press sport are well erm a bit firm for the road imo. The sport button however does actually make it into a different car, I think its tied into the sports chrono. That was another option I would have as it looks good

Another point to note is the more expensive tax if after 2005 car. I would go and try a 987 before buying a 986

re the handling mine came with 5mm spacers and the suspension is 10mm lower as standard so probably makes a difference. I didnt test drive any cars and just bought this without seeing it.

Carlos wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:55 pm You won't feel short changed with a 986 but the Blue one is big money, too close to the newer cars for my money.

ZedLeg wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 5:56 am I did the exact same thing Matty

Ascender wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:51 pm Its that creeping budget thing which is so easy to just add a couple of grand... then another couple... then before you know it...

@240PP Thanks for the offer! I’ve never been to Swindon!