Lovely, or madness???
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Emsman

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7,109 posts

206 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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Ok, so the colour isn't ideal, but it looks more blue in the metal, honest.
It does have a full history though, is in great condition, and petrol costs over here are immaterial.

Is it madness, or a slice of the (relatively) exotic for just over 3k???

Opinions if you please.....

http://www.autotraderuae.com/index.php?go=cars_for...


TTwiggy

11,793 posts

220 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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Well, I'd be concerned that it's missing two cylinders...

Great cars though.

morgrp

4,128 posts

214 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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Seems too cheap - GTS is the Best of the breed

edo

16,699 posts

281 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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take your word for it on the colour. The wood looks a bit naff too....

Advert also says 6 cyl!?!

For £3k, you cant really go wrong!

geeteeaye

2,369 posts

175 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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Just how long has it been for sale??

advert said:
Date: 2009/09/28

hornetrider

63,161 posts

221 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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Get. It. Bought.

TTwiggy

11,793 posts

220 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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Given the OP's track record, buying it will almost certainly lead to him forming his own high-class escort agency and being chased around town by gun-wielding pimps.

'Porsche Power. Accept no substitute'

edited for serious footnote: If you can get a working 928 GTS for £3k, then do it. Do it now. They are £15-20k cars over here.

Emsman

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7,109 posts

206 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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Yeah, the 6 cylinders was a worry, but having looked carefully at it, there were definitely 8!

It's been for sale for a long time, but the Market for cars like this is nothing like it is at home, so not too worried.

It drove bloody well, pulled up straight, and smelt new inside. Even the air con blows nice and cold- hugely important given the 50 degree summer temperature.

I'm tempted, but can't help but think that a merc sl500 from the same era may be a better bet- with the benefit of top down motoring through the winter, and a hard top for summer?

Anyone argue the case for me?

hornetrider

63,161 posts

221 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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Emsman said:
Anyone argue the case for me?
No. Buy the Pork. You could even bring it back when you're done over there - and sell for massive profit in Germany.

lordlee

3,137 posts

261 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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As much as I love the R129 500SL I would have that Porsche over it all day long. I liken it to the much debated Kylie or Dannii argument - I will take the sportier blond as she sounds much better!!

Bonefish Blues

32,468 posts

239 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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edo said:
take your word for it on the colour. The wood looks a bit naff too....

Advert also says 6 cyl!?!

For £3k, you cant really go wrong!
I am loving the optimism in that last sentence!

"Pistonheads - what's the worst that can happen?"

Diesel Fury

455 posts

176 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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Emsman said:
Yeah, the 6 cylinders was a worry, but having looked carefully at it, there were definitely 8!

It's been for sale for a long time, but the Market for cars like this is nothing like it is at home, so not too worried.

It drove bloody well, pulled up straight, and smelt new inside. Even the air con blows nice and cold- hugely important given the 50 degree summer temperature.

I'm tempted, but can't help but think that a merc sl500 from the same era may be a better bet- with the benefit of top down motoring through the winter, and a hard top for summer?

Anyone argue the case for me?
Provided it is just the advertiser being unable to count where the cylinders are concerned, I don't think anyone is going to tell you not to get it.

The Merc might get you top down fun, but that porker is something special. I'd do it.

rallycross

13,563 posts

253 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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Wonderfull cars, so ahead of their time, I've only had an S4 model but would love one like this.

You cant really go wrong if its that price, then when you get bored with it ship it over to the uk a make a nice profit from it.

KaraK

13,422 posts

225 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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Buy it - if you really need top-down goodness for the winter then buy an MX-5 as well smile

TaRD

778 posts

203 months

Monday 14th February 2011
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Do it, do it now.