Reply to: Talk me out of a Porsche?

[scooterscot]

Just do it. Don't listen to the bitter and twisted. Life is too short. We bought our Cayenne last year. Will replace it with a Targa when the kids are little older. Yes it's expensive to maintain compared to Nissan micra - but then I accelerate with kaboom and cruise down the road at 150kmph with pinpoint control. We thought about a range rover but too many reliability issues. Just the other day I saw a shiny new RRS with a dud headlight

Was taking pictures of the sun light reflecting off the alps a few nights ago

[Scruff]

Plug and tube change isn't an engine out job, it's a two hour diy.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...s_-_Coils.htm#

A Porsche is just a motor car after all, for general maintenance. YouTube "paul1962" and you will see how many jobs can be done in your driveway on a 986 (987 applies).

[nucastle]

Is a 996 Trubo S Cabriolet in Black with Black okay

Yep, the turbos have diefferent engines (Megzer) so they don't suffer all the weaknesses that made the regular 911's a ticking timebomb.

I had a 996 C2 and the day after I swapped it for an RS6 the engine went 'bang' for the new owner. Amazingly the guy didn't blame me as Porsche themselves had failed to spot this was on the cards after I'd had it booked in for inspections for suspicious engine noises.

[shaunbhoy]

Try over a grand to change the spark plugs on a Cayman.

Sounds like a bargain to me!!

[northernladuk]

Ouch. On the GT86 it's an engine out job.

I have to admit that since turning 45 I have a much more positive opinion of Porsches. Must be the first sign of the getting fat / receding hairline / erectile dysfunction stage of life to come.

It is on a Cayman as well. Dunno about boxster and other models.

Lol @ the rest.

[VectraMan]

Try over a grand to change the spark plugs on a Cayman.

Ouch. On the GT86 it's an engine out job.

I have to admit that since turning 45 I have a much more positive opinion of Porsches. Must be the first sign of the getting fat / receding hairline / erectile dysfunction stage of life to come.

[northernladuk]

Sigh, they do ask me to park round back.

LOL

[woohoo]

Well it's only £120 if you've got the non S but good luck trying to find a dealership that will have it sitting on their forecourt for more than 20 mins.

Sigh, they do ask me to park round back.

[northernladuk]

Typical of you Cayman S show-offs going for the diamond encrusted spark plugs, its all bling and show with you lot.

Well it's only £120 if you've got the non S but good luck trying to find a dealership that will have it sitting on their forecourt for more than 20 mins.

[woohoo]

Try over a grand to change the spark plugs on a Cayman.

Typical of you Cayman S show-offs going for the diamond encrusted spark plugs, its all bling and show with you lot.

[northernladuk]

I've just been quoted 230 quid for wheel alignment from Porsche, that might put you off.
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Try over a grand to change the spark plugs on a Cayman.

[woohoo]

I've just been quoted 230 quid for wheel alignment from Porsche, that might put you off.

Funnily enough thinking tracking was a simple thing I booked it into Halfords for 30 quid online. Nice man from Halfords called me this morning to say actually they don't have the special equipment for a Porsche. Interestingly enough, not to be put off he said they would have still have a go if I was willing to risk it. That's British spirit, not to be put off by fancy German engineering.

[NigelJK]

Most sorted, and Face lifted (although I was always a fan of the 'buttresses'). Galvanised body, V12 was increased to 6.0l and better electrics. If you want rarity go for V12 Cabriolet, although good ones are getting hard to find. Another rarity is the 'Le Mans' 6.0l and gold plated trimming to celebrate the 1988 Le Mans win (not to be confused with the 'collectors favourite' the Celebration).

[PurpleGorilla]

Talk me out of a Porsche?

Post 1994 XJS V12 Droptop. Guaranteed classic status and prices are starting to rise.

Why post '94?

Is that when they sorted the wiring issues?

Great looking motor [emoji106]🏽

[NigelJK]

Post 1994 XJS V12 Droptop. Guaranteed classic status and prices are starting to rise.