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Very nice indeed Nick

New number plate required though as you have got a "proper" Porsche now

Nice car indeed, I am looking for a manual one though.

PeteH wrote:Very nice indeed Nick

Thanks Pete

pvr wrote:New number plate required though as you have got a "proper" Porsche now

It is in the back of my mind that the model year 2013 Cayman R might be a great sports car.

pvr wrote:Nice car indeed, I am looking for a manual one though.

Thanks Paul,

I guess the PDK V Manual argument will continue but it's very much personal preference as to which you enjoy more.

PDK is a lot quicker and more efficient that is not disputed. One thing I did notice was at 85mph my 911 was doing 43mpg!

Nick

I have an Abarth with a similar box, and even though it is great I miss the driving experience. Granted, the PDK is faster than manual but for me part of the joy is the actual gear change by hand.

What year is your 997?

I have been given "permission" for a 991 but been a bit concerned about the 90k price tag (and bugger all value in the M of course ).

Order a 991 you won't be disappointed.

PDK is my choice because for 95% of my driving, including track days, it is perfect. I do enjoy a manual on the right traffic free road like the one I found in North Wales.

My 997 is a year old, the guy who owned it lost a considerable amount of money doing just 2,000 miles. Unfortunately he was taken ill.

Nick

You see, that is a deal I might consider as well as the price difference is so much between a 1 year old 997 and a new 991.

Just that I am scared stiff about buying a car that might have been owned by DavidM's twin brother or so ...

The 991 is good but expensive and there are plenty of very tidy cherished 997s about.

Have loads of fun choosing.



Nick

A fair amount of 997 owners are struggling with the prices of the new 991
For the price of the new C2S a 997Turbo can be easily picked up.

I don't actually find the new car to be that interesting/pretty, however if the lines of the new 991Turbo is anything like the new Boxster then I'm excited.. I have a LOI on a 991TT
Otherwise if I don't go to the dark side then a Boxster could be on the cards

garyw

What do you do for warranty? The 991 has now 3 years and the 997 is still 2 I think.

With 5k a year on that car, perhaps I am worrying too much ...?

And how do you find that cherished model, hundreds from what looks like private traders on Pistonheads which I would not touch. Dealer only?

Whilst on the 991, it says 3 years warranty, it's actually 2 +1
Buying a used 997 from a dealer it comes with a 2 year extended warranty (1 +1 )
OPC is about 5-6K over private sales.. no brainer really (in overall terms) or have it put through a dealer 111inspection at the sellers cost.

I know mileage is a big thing for some, for me its not as it would mean it sat around for a long time, lots of owners is quite common and not something I'd worry about.