Reply With QuoteThat’s a seriously good looking car. Very nice.
I liked it, and I bought it:
I know what you mean about the difference between base and S engine - the base is probably better for day to day driving. The S is still great though, and I prefer it in 'sport' mode.
That’s a seriously good looking car. Very nice.
Lovely. Looks like it doing 80 just standing still!
Looks fantastic, bet you have been grinning like the Cheshire Cat since you got the keys!
For what it’s worth I’ve always liked the “base spec” cars; one of the most fun (non-front engined) Porsches I’ve ever driven was a 2.7 Boxster. Wonderfully nimble and you have to work the engine to make progress, which makes for a very rewarding experience. Also possible to have loads of fun at legal speeds, which is becoming more important.
Similarly, the early 996s are great fun. Obviously there are the horror stories but there are also lots of cars rebuilt by Hartech out there and so far as I know those engines are good and strong.
I’m a front engine fundamentalist though; I had a wonderful 6 months looking after a friend’s 944 S2 and I’ve owned a 928 S4 for 17 years now. It has been an expensive experience, I can’t lie about that, but it was my poster car when I was a boy and the thrill of getting in and starting that wonderful V8 hasn’t diminished a jot over the years. I still look over my shoulder at it when I’ve parked.
Surprisingly practical, too: no issues driving with 2 medium sized dogs, and good for garden centre runs- my record is 10 50-litre bags of compost, with the seats down… Great handling, as long as the geo is set up properly and the right wheels are used (the front is very sensitive to offset). Simple enough that I do about 80% of the maintenance myself - and much of the other 20% would be easy enough if I had a lift!
The market is getting weird though, stratifying into good honest cars and expensively restored ones.
Congratulations. Lovely car. Enjoy the miles and smiles ahead.Originally Posted by hogthrob
I liked it, and I bought it:
I know what you mean about the difference between base and S engine - the base is probably better for day to day driving. The S is still great though, and I prefer it in 'sport' mode.
928 is lovely, friend has one and the engine is a beauty.
Had to smile at the 500 litres of compost followed by the next sentence about great handling. Am sure those were mutually exclusive lol.
Once I’m at 75C oil am always in sport mode and manual mode. Wont push it until it’s at 95C but then it’s just so enjoyable. Dont like sport plus on the road, and you can’t use it in auto as it redlines in each gear so would sound an utter tool!!
It is a car you always glance out of the window at & will always look back after you park up and walk away.
Oh, very much so - it felt rather like a 911 before I unloaded the compost…
ETA the engine is a lovely thing - mine has an X-pipe and cat delete and it makes a fantastic noise. Plus second gear in the auto box is good for 0 to 78 mph. Which is fun.
He has the x-pipe too, it’s the sound kids & men dream of & is a dying breed unfortunately.Oh, very much so - it felt rather like a 911 before I unloaded the compost…
ETA the engine is a lovely thing - mine has an X-pipe and cat delete and it makes a fantastic noise. Plus second gear in the auto box is good for 0 to 78 mph. Which is fun.
FIL at the weekend was asking me all about the 981 GTS as sounded so much better than his new 992 turbo S.
The more modern you go, the more rules you need to meet. But in fairness that thing was far to quick for me, it’s just bonkers and yet not the quickest. Great half hour though!
Congratulations hogthrob, that’s a cracking looking machine.
Lovely. I won’t pretend I’m jealous, because I am.I liked it, and I bought it:
I know what you mean about the difference between base and S engine - the base is probably better for day to day driving. The S is still great though, and I prefer it in 'sport' mode.
"Bite my shiny metal ass."
- Bender Bending Rodríguez
The car is very nice indeed, but I'm envious of that driveway. Not a hint of moss
Looks great Hogthrob.
Was taking my 718 in for it's service today into local specialist.
Speaking to the head mechanic and he had another 718 in that a lady had brought in with catastrophic engine failure.
Basically needs a new engine.
17.5K before VAT and labour
Guy said it was a known engine issue but out of warranty and Porsche not offering any help on cost.
Car had been serviced 2 mts previously so not like it was badly maintained.
Interestingly had an old 356 in the workshop that he was shoehorning a VW Beetle engine into.
Thanks for all your kind comments. I'm chuffed to bits with it. The local birds seem rather fond of it as well, unfortunately.
Today was the first sunny day in a week, and looking at it in the sunshine reminded me why I said I'd never get another black car (last eight cars: black, dark blue, black, dark blue, black, black, black). Oh well.
You'll never guess where the heated steering wheel switch is. I certainly couldn't. Is it some sort of Porsche in-joke / German humour thing?
The block paving is at least 10 years old, and was until fairly recently in a bit of a state. £250 to a local pressure washer guy for front, side and back of the house was money well spent.
Yeah it really is a strange place isn’t it.
It’s amazing to think that the 928 is approaching 50 years old and yet still looks like something from the future.
My first Porsche - new to me 987.2 2.9 having collected yesterday from Williams Crawford in Plymouth. An epic drive back to Leeds!
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Some nice cars on this thread!
I bought my 2009 987.2 Boxster 2.9 PDK around 18 months ago and love it.
Despite having all the right stamps in the service history, I don't have any other paperwork of what was done.
Some of the 'spark plug' and 'drive belt' boxes were ticked, but who knows...
So, as we're also planning a trip to France in it at the end of May I spoke to a local indy Porsche specialist (MLR, Fenton) and he basically recommended we did 'everything' as a reset, then back to the service requirements.
You might think 'well he would say that' but they're highly recommended by the local Porsche community an I intend planning keeping it for a few years so took the plunge!
Engine oil and filter, air filter, pollen filter, spark plugs, brake fluid, drive belt, PDK transmission oil (expensive oil!) and also gear set oil = £1,500.
They also had a good look underneath and all is good, no oil leaks, brake pipes not corroded etc.
And the 'exhaust rattle' I asked them to look at was actually the drive pulley about to drop off as the bolt had worked loose! Eeek!
Day after that, I took it to CRS Performance in Cannock for a full 4 wheel alignment and suspension check as I felt it was a bit nervous in the straight position when 'pushing on'.
Apparently there was a very aggressive positive camber on the front of which they dialled a lot out whilst keeping in spec, and one of the rear wheels was misaligned which they sorted = £125
Money well spent, big difference on the way home!
Rear tyres (Bridgestone Potenza) are over 5 years old, fairly low on tread and one has a slow puncture seeming to come from a previous repair.
Fronts are P Zero and seem almost new, so booked in on next Saturday for 2 new P Zero's on the rear = £512.
The rear light are misty, one has a broken seal and I've tried polishing them which does improve them, but they really need replacing.
Checking with local OPC = £500. Each. Nope... Looking for 2nd hand or aftermarket, but still around £500 a pair for new. Might leave that a bit.
So yes, I have spent over £2k on it this month but that should definitely keep me going for a few years and also massive piece of mind.
Now to get out and drive it!
Yes, it hurts but that peace of mind when a big trip is coming up is priceless.Some nice cars on this thread!
I bought my 2009 987.2 Boxster 2.9 PDK around 18 months ago and love it.
Despite having all the right stamps in the service history, I don't have any other paperwork of what was done.
Some of the 'spark plug' and 'drive belt' boxes were ticked, but who knows...
So, as we're also planning a trip to France in it at the end of May I spoke to a local indy Porsche specialist (MLR, Fenton) and he basically recommended we did 'everything' as a reset, then back to the service requirements.
You might think 'well he would say that' but they're highly recommended by the local Porsche community an I intend planning keeping it for a few years so took the plunge!
Engine oil and filter, air filter, pollen filter, spark plugs, brake fluid, drive belt, PDK transmission oil (expensive oil!) and also gear set oil = £1,500.
They also had a good look underneath and all is good, no oil leaks, brake pipes not corroded etc.
And the 'exhaust rattle' I asked them to look at was actually the drive pulley about to drop off as the bolt had worked loose! Eeek!
Day after that, I took it to CRS Performance in Cannock for a full 4 wheel alignment and suspension check as I felt it was a bit nervous in the straight position when 'pushing on'.
Apparently there was a very aggressive positive camber on the front of which they dialled a lot out whilst keeping in spec, and one of the rear wheels was misaligned which they sorted = £125
Money well spent, big difference on the way home!
Rear tyres (Bridgestone Potenza) are over 5 years old, fairly low on tread and one has a slow puncture seeming to come from a previous repair.
Fronts are P Zero and seem almost new, so booked in on next Saturday for 2 new P Zero's on the rear = £512.
The rear light are misty, one has a broken seal and I've tried polishing them which does improve them, but they really need replacing.
Checking with local OPC = £500. Each. Nope... Looking for 2nd hand or aftermarket, but still around £500 a pair for new. Might leave that a bit.
So yes, I have spent over £2k on it this month but that should definitely keep me going for a few years and also massive piece of mind.
Now to get out and drive it!
My goes in for an alignment and drain check next week. Was serviced and oil changed in December but next service will be belt and PDK so I best start saving!
Love getting out and driving this
Oh and I got a watch to match the colour!
Wonder what caused catastrophic failure. I know the water pumps can go in and out of failure on the 4 cylinder engines and they are known for oil leaks. Maybe she cooked it.
Seeing lots of posts about turbo failures on 991.2 and even 992 models. Been a few on pistonheads and a lot on rennlist. Not sure if the 718s suffer the same as I don't frequent the Cayster forums.
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The guy was also talking about Turbos going on the 991.2s
Said they had quite a few in that had went.
Think he said 4.5K per Turbo
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