gizze Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Fiona keeps going on about missing having a convertible, this is the first summer she has not had one in 5 years and really missing it. I have been looking at Boxster 3.2S, but it is back to a 2 seater and it was nice all of us being able to jump in the Audi and going for a drive up to the coast. So this has got me looking at maybe a 996, from say a 2001 or on. Have you got some links to some Porsche forums, maybe with some classifieds on them so I can look into a little more. My only concern is I have been keeping a eye on 997's to swap the 535d, we would then sell her Mini and get an old X5 or similar for when we need a big car, now if I do get her a 996 cab my 997 coupe would go out the window. I have driven the coupes a few times and love them, and I am worried that I would just start to hate the Cab, andyone had both, is there a massive difference or does it still feel Porsche? All the info you can give would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Pistonheads has a good classified section and a decent Porsche forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Never think to use the forum on pistonheads, and I have been browsing the classifieds every day for the last 4 years as well! There was a really good Porsche forum, UK based I found once but I can't find it again, any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pile Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Keep the 535d ( i miss it ) and getyourself into a 997s. Buy the wife an Astra Cab , mind you divorce i hear can be expensive so my plan might not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 I think I fecked up to be honest with you, she was more than happy for me to get her an X5, keep the MX-5 and me get whatever I wanted. Then we popped in to have a quick look at this.... 2005 05 Reg PORSCHE 911 2dr Tiptronic S 997 Cabriolet Now Fiona really, really likes it, however I would have a problem spending that much on a car that isn't quite what I want, a £70k compromise is a big compromise! She however is saying ditch the 535d and get the cab and get an older runaround with the money from her Mini. I am now thinking that maybe it would be better to buy a 2001 Cab for £35k or less. I bet I could run that for 2 years and still get £27k back on it, and that is cheap motoring. That means I could probably keep the 535d too, and I do think I would miss that, it does everything so well. You can buy it back if you miss it that much, how long I have I had it? 3 months? I'll sell it back for £3k less! How does Porsche warranty work? Could I get a 2002 car warrantied if I have the check over first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pile Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Im pretty sure you can get a porsche warranty , you will need them to inspect it first and i think its around £750. What ever you do i would get the Porsche warranty as from all accounts its well worth it over lets say the RAC 5 star 1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pile Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Im sat here drinking Stella and have to say i think that cab you have seen looks mint and the price looks good. Personally i woundnt have a tip but then if you want to cruise so be it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 £750 for the inspsection or the warranty?? Ifd it is for the warranty that is a great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Manual coupe would be my choice too, but in a cab I think the tip may be the better option. I am going to call him back and take it for a whirl on Monday I think. My not be my thing at all, we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pile Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Warranty - inspection i would think will be around £150 -£200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pile Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] My not be my thing at all, we'll see. [/ QUOTE ] Oh dear , thats going to be an expensive day out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 I have a feeling/hoping it will put me off the cab idea altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 why do people buy a 911 and spec sports chrono implying the want the extra sensitive throttle and that daft clock to log laptimes, and then add the hideously unsporty tiptronic slushbox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted May 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Well, I didn't even go and look at it yesterday, thought it best to avoid it, I'm sure it would have been nice, but not what I really want. If it was going to be a cab I would rather spend sub £40k, for £60-70k I would rather get a 911 S coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 what is it that you "want" ?? thought it was a CSL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_Quattro Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 I know!! Buy an Audi A4 3.0QS Cab for your wife: (See here:) http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/73218.htm then a Porsche for yourself!! Problem solved!!! OK, Just trying to sell my A4, but interested to know why you would settle for a Tip Gearbox in a cab, but not a coupe? I am looking for a C4 Cab at present and cos my perfect car is yet to be found (Manual!) I started to consider Tiptronic, but I'm not convinced! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted May 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 [ QUOTE ] what is it that you "want" ?? thought it was a CSL [/ QUOTE ] I really want a 911 and an eatate or older x5 for when we need the space. However, I think I would miss the 535d on a daily basis as it is a great car and does everything so well. So I thought maybe a CSL and keep the 535d, but not sure if I could afford to do that. That is why I was asking you about prices and finance. I have just got an itch to change if I am going to be honest with myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted May 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I know!! Buy an Audi A4 3.0QS Cab for your wife: (See here:) http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/73218.htm then a Porsche for yourself!! Problem solved!!! OK, Just trying to sell my A4, but interested to know why you would settle for a Tip Gearbox in a cab, but not a coupe? I am looking for a C4 Cab at present and cos my perfect car is yet to be found (Manual!) I started to consider Tiptronic, but I'm not convinced! Donna [/ QUOTE ] Reason I would buy a tip cab is I think it would suit it, more of a fast cruiser (although I may be wrong and it may be more than that?) however, I feel if you go coupe you have to have a manual on the 911. Thanks for the offer on the cab, but we had one last summer and fancy a change. Problem we have is we do go away alot because I live above my business, so whenever I get some time off we jump in the car and disappear for a week, otherwise I can't switch off, and for that we need a car that holds all our stuff and the dog. After having the 535d I have just got a real itch for something that is a little faster and better handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I think I fecked up to be honest with you, she was more than happy for me to get her an X5, keep the MX-5 and me get whatever I wanted. [/ QUOTE ] Just an idea, why not take my MX-5 and buy me a 996 Cab. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted May 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Don't say that, my hed is spinning so much at the moment trying to work out what I want I may just do that by mistake!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pile Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 997s all the way gizze , u get anything else and you will regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] what is it that you "want" ?? thought it was a CSL [/ QUOTE ] I really want a 911 and an eatate or older x5 for when we need the space. However, I think I would miss the 535d on a daily basis as it is a great car and does everything so well. So I thought maybe a CSL and keep the 535d, but not sure if I could afford to do that. That is why I was asking you about prices and finance. I have just got an itch to change if I am going to be honest with myself. [/ QUOTE ] woppum mk II per chance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted May 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Haha I am almost starting to feel like that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 My apprentice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbor Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 gizze, if your still after a 911 cab I might have just the thing for you, mine has got to go, and quick so pm me if you want the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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