Patient I am not. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/152828508475
Right you ‘orrible bunch of pancake flippers... found a car, spoke to fella last night, had the chat (no youre f*cking not! ....It’s my pension love...’ sent him email to see if still available and for a chat tomorrow on price and arrangements....long way mind do it better be as described!
1998 C2 tip, 47k miles, been dry stored in a collection for 7 years and done 1000 miles, last owner spent 7k re-commissioning incl have the RMS bearing done, shocks all round, recent brakes, replaced tappets and few other jobs. Over budget at top end of market price but mean I can use it and still retain its value. Comes with warranty too (dealer)
He hasn't, but has sold the other one Call being made tomorrow...still mega nervous about buying. Heres the link: fella at work suggested bit overpriced but all the right work done so should be good for some period of time PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2 COUPE TIPTRONIC Very High Specification Unrepeatable 911 47000 Miles Possibly the sharpest early 996 car to appear on the market for some considerable time. The combination of low mileage condition and specification make this rather a unique 996 to invest in. Values are now experiencing a sharp curve as this once value 911 is piling on the pounds and by next Summer the prices will have moved considerably. The beauty in this example lies in its high factory spec, the preserved new appearance and the amount of money spent keeping it right ensuring that each time its used it feels personal and special. £7000 of recent investment future proofing the engine, suspension, tyres and brakes. Specification Highlights - Zenith Blue metallic - Tiptronic gearbox with steering wheel shifter - 18 " GT3 Porsche Sport Design split-rim alloy wheels - Electric Sunroof - Porsche Navigation - Active Brake Differential (Option 224) - Black/Metropole Blue leather cabin - Comfort leather - Fully Electric seats (drivers memory) - Leather handbrake - Heated Seats - Full Driver computer - Cruise Control - Rear Wiper - Car Phone - Windshield green graduated tint - Fitted mat set This is a matching numbers car with all original factory panels and wonderful paint finish. The engine and gearbox are matching as manufactured and nothing has been changed. Servicing + £7000 Recent Expenditure + RMS Replaced The history is complete detailing 7 engine services and 3 brake fluid changes. Currently this car shows 47000 miles and has no outstanding issues and all systems are working correctly. All brakes and tyres in excellent condition. Despite these everyday 911s handling higher mileages very well a low mileage car offers a different experience feeling unspoiled and fresh making each time you use that more memorable. In the last 6 months alone approx £5500 spent at Porsche specialist Revolution Porsche. Work just recently carried out 23.11.17 Major work to cure any oil leaks and sweats plus replacement of wear and tear items. - Borescope Inspection - New Rear main seal (RMS) - Complete set of Hydraulic tappets - New timing chain - New chain guide rail set - New camshaft seal - New oil pump seal - Solenoid replaced plus new cover plates - New lambda sensor - New water hose - New water tube - New accelerator cable - New brake pipe and unions - Oil service Mobil 1 5W 40 Work carried out on 10.06.17 at last service Major suspension work carried out to refresh much of the original suspension components. - New Bilstein front shock absorber (pair) - New Bilstein rear shock absorber (pair) - New front top strut mounting - New top strut bearing - New front lower control arm - New front drop links (pair) - New bump stops (pair) - New rear lower control arm - New rear suspension tow arm - New rear anti roll bar bushes - 4 wheel alignment - New differential seal - New camshaft timing tensioner seal - Oil and filter change Mobil 1 5W 40 - Air filter - Fuel filter - Spark plugs changed - 3 Coil packs changed - New cabin filter - New polybelt - Dot 4 brake fluid change - New variocam soldenoid seals - Front under tray section replaced plus new clips - Both horns replaced - Repair spoiler brake light In addition I note walking round the following remarks. - All brake discs pads and wires components changed of late - All tyres are matching Continentals with deep tread remaining - New rear brake pipes Dual Row IMS Bearing The very first 1998 and 1999 M96 cars have a large double row IMS bearing that has a snap clip inside the bearing, plus a piston coating that was discontinued late 99 into 2000 production models. Porsche later went to a single-row inferior bearing design with a plastic coating (for health and safety reasons in production) which has led to all the hoo-ha about IMS bearings blighting the M96 engine. This inferior coating breaks down more easily and has led to the reputation of the M96 scoring its bores (more prevalent on the 3.6 gen 2 cars). So the earliest cars appear to have the most robust engines and are gaining a reputation for being such. A Low mileage well cared for early engine is a fine Porsche engine that is extremely reliable. Condition The coachwork is superb with minimal marks & little in any way that belies its age. With such low mileage the paintwork is in wonderfully preserved condition, its clear from a customary look that this is a highly detailed example that has been cherished and the last owner of 10 years has kept this 911 beautifully detailed everywhere. The door shuts, all rubbers, engine bay, front load and all plastics are all highly conditioned. The vehicle feels and smells dry and clean having been dry stored when not in use. The cabin feels like a low use environment, everything is working order as Porsche intended The coachwork presents remarkably well with clean highly shined glossy paint work. Dare I say it looks like a Porsche thats a matter of a few years old and is show worthy. Summary I cant think of a safer place to park sub 20k in the Porsche 911 market. An appreciating model with a fab spec, top condition, lots of money spent and a history to be proud of. Chassis WPOZZZ992WS601429 * 300 Bhp Flat Six * Matching Continental tyres * 3 Previous Owners * Mot 19th October 2018 * Owners pack & manuals * Totally hpi clear with certificate * Complete Service Records plus bills * Toolkit and spare wheel * Sat Nav disc
just realised that since this thread started (or maybe just before) , I've sold 2 x cars and bought 1 x car and 1x bike and made scary call to a dealer which means probably buying another car!
