The Collecting Cars Porsche thread…

[shantybeater]

Love this:

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2010-porsche-9...

Very similar to my .1 in spec. What do we think it will go for?

[Dan911]

High miles might put most people off, can’t see dealers wanting them miles.

It’s exactly what I’m looking for as I only do 2,000 mile per year, shame no buckets, front lift or leather dash but it’ll do me.

Looking forward to bidding.

[shantybeater]

Dan911 said:

High miles might put most people off, can’t see dealers wanting them miles.

It’s exactly what I’m looking for as I only do 2,000 mile per year, shame no buckets, front lift or leather dash but it’ll do me.

Looking forward to bidding.

Agreed, much more usable car though imo - it's made my ownership far more pleasurable being less worried about putting miles on (purchased at 60k~ on the clock)

Edited by shantybeater on Monday 26th July 23:06

[julian987R]

Dan911 said:

High miles might put most people off, can’t see dealers wanting them miles.

It’s exactly what I’m looking for as I only do 2,000 mile per year, shame no buckets, front lift or leather dash but it’ll do me.

Looking forward to bidding.

dash £1500
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324643220552?ViewItem=&...

seats $32,000
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/997GT3SEATS....

thank me later
good luck bidding.

[Dan911]

julian987R said:

dash £1500
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324643220552?ViewItem=&...

seats $32,000
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/997GT3SEATS....

thank me later
good luck bidding.

Dash and a few leather bits - yes

How much for the seats… current ones are fine.

[Dan911]

shantybeater said:

Love this:

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2010-porsche-9...

Very similar to my .1 in spec. What do we think it will go for?

Anyone know the rules on viewing a car or PPI’ing? The car is only around 25 mins from me.

[BertBert]

You just contact CC and they put you in touch Dan. It's just like a private sale really in that regard.

[Slippydiff]

julian987R said:

dash £1500
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324643220552?ViewItem=&...

seats $32,000
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/997GT3SEATS....

thank me later
good luck bidding.

Not sure why you’d want to pay £1500 for the dubious privilege of buying a leather dash and some other bits you don’t need ?

You’d be paying the labour to remove and refit the dash irrespective, so you may as well remove it, send it off to your chosen trimmer, then refit it, or better still, get them to do the whole job.

The car looks good, though on the basis of my experience with my Midnight blue 996 GT2, the hue might prove to be Marmite. Personally I like it (though it’ll be a pain to keep clean) but many will want something “more GT car”. There’s always the option of a Mexico or Voodoo wrap ...
I doubt the miles would put a dealer off if they can buy it for the right money.

[Dan911]

Slippydiff said:

The car looks good

You were right.. You did say it wouldn't be long and I'd be back in GT3!

[Slippydiff]

Dan911 said:

Slippydiff said:

The car looks good

You were right.. You did say it wouldn't be long and I'd be back in GT3 !

Hi Dan, hope you're well ?
I have my "views" on 993 Turbos (looked at and driven a few over the years) they're great looking cars, and I can see the appeal, but unless you're talking 993 GT2, dynamically they're a far cry from any 996/997 GT3.

The Collecting Cars Gen 2 '7 GT3 would make a great car, no mileage "premium" and no mileage worries everytime you use it, and seats that whilst not the last word in support, would make it a comfortable touring car. Added to which the Gen 2 cars are generally just a bit more rounded than the Gen 1's.

The lack of leather inside will be deal breaker for some, I agree it's a nice option to have, but when all's said and done, even without it, it's still a Gen 2 997 GT3 !!

[julian987R]

Slippydiff said:

julian987R said:

dash £1500
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324643220552?ViewItem=&...

seats $32,000
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/997GT3SEATS....

thank me later
good luck bidding.

Not sure why you’d want to pay £1500 for the dubious privilege of buying a leather dash and some other bits you don’t need ?

You’d be paying the labour to remove and refit the dash irrespective, so you may as well remove it, send it off to your chosen trimmer, then refit it, or better still, get them to do the whole job.

The car looks good, though on the basis of my experience with my Midnight blue 996 GT2, the hue might prove to be Marmite. Personally I like it (though it’ll be a pain to keep clean) but many will want something “more GT car”. There’s always the option of a Mexico or Voodoo wrap ...
I doubt the miles would put a dealer off if they can buy it for the right money.

yep I hear you. The poster replied that it was a shame it didn't have those options, but yep I would agree. $32,000 for a set of seats is pushing it.

[shantybeater]

julian987R said:

yep I hear you. The poster replied that it was a shame it didn't have those options, but yep I would agree. $32,000 for a set of seats is pushing it.

Those are gen1 seats. Gen2 are the usual carbon folding items which can be had for 7k and are probably the best looking seat I’ve seen - much nicer than the overpriced versions from the Carerra GT

If the comfort seats weren’t so damn comfortable (and supportive) I’d have switched already.

[Dan911]

Slippydiff said:

Dan911 said:

Slippydiff said:

The car looks good

You were right.. You did say it wouldn't be long and I'd be back in GT3 !

Hi Dan, hope you're well ?
I have my "views" on 993 Turbos (looked at and driven a few over the years) they're great looking cars, and I can see the appeal, but unless you're talking 993 GT2, dynamically they're a far cry from any 996/997 GT3.

The Collecting Cars Gen 2 '7 GT3 would make a great car, no mileage "premium" and no mileage worries everytime you use it, and seats that whilst not the last word in support, would make it a comfortable touring car. Added to which the Gen 2 cars are generally just a bit more rounded than the Gen 1's.

The lack of leather inside will be deal breaker for some, I agree it's a nice option to have, but when all's said and done, even without it, it's still a Gen 2 997 GT3 !!

Near 60,000 mile PCCB - will they need checking?

[Slippydiff]

Dan911 said:

Near 60,000 mile PCCB - will they need checking?

A visual check to start off with will give a good idea as to how the car’s been used (though the Comfort seats would tend to indicate it’s primarily road use)
If the surfaces of the PCCBS look like new, it’s most likely never seen track duty, in which case I’d feel pretty confident bidding on it.

If you want to ensure they’re good for another 60K road miles, you’ll need a proper inspection with the car up on a ramp so you can check the inner faces properly.

There is piece of kit that enables you to measure the wear digitally, but I don’t know of anyone that advertises having it.

https://pdf.directindustry.com/pdf/proceq/carboteq...

https://porsche.snapon.com/special-tools-detail.as...

Edited by Slippydiff on Tuesday 27th July 17:22

[993rsr]

Slippydiff said:

Dan911 said:

Near 60,000 mile PCCB - will they need checking?

A visual check to start off with will give a good idea as to how the car’s been used (though the Comfort seats would tend to indicate it’s primarily road use)
If the surfaces of the PCCBS look like new, it’s most likely never seen track duty, in which case I’d feel pretty confident bidding on it.

If you want to ensure they’re good for another 60K road miles, you’ll need a proper inspection with the car up on a ramp so you can check the inner faces properly.

There is piece of kit that enables you to measure the wear digitally, but I don’t know of anyone that advertises having it.

https://pdf.directindustry.com/pdf/proceq/carboteq...

Carboteq only suitable for the latest iterations of carbon ceramic, 991 onwards AFAIK.

Visual/weight method for the old ones still.

https://porsche.snapon.com/special-tools-detail.as...

Edited by Slippydiff on Tuesday 27th July 17:22

[ttdan]

shantybeater said:

julian987R said:

yep I hear you. The poster replied that it was a shame it didn't have those options, but yep I would agree. $32,000 for a set of seats is pushing it.

Those are gen1 seats. Gen2 are the usual carbon folding items which can be had for 7k and are probably the best looking seat I’ve seen - much nicer than the overpriced versions from the Carerra GT

If the comfort seats weren’t so damn comfortable (and supportive) I’d have switched already.

Gen 2 car came with the sports seats too if you wanted.

[shantybeater]

Dan911 said:

Near 60,000 mile PCCB - will they need checking?

Ask moonmiles, original set of PCCB’s on 140K~,

Mines at 63k, health checked by 9e and in good shape.

So I presume unless major punishment on track they should be ok

[shantybeater]

ttdan said:

Gen 2 car came with the sports seats too if you wanted.

Every day is a school day!

[BertBert]

The 170k mile 997.1 GT3 that passed through my hands is still on its original PCCBs

[Dan911]

And we are off………

Car is at £83,500.