Happy Xmas to me

[matthall]

Hi all,
after hankering after a 911 for ages, right car/dealer/colour/price came along so I have finally taken the plunge and put a deposit down on a lovely black/black manual 997.1 C2S with Paragon Porsche. They seem to have a great reputation and their warranty by all accounts does actually cover stuff (!!) and you can renew, so signed the dotted line...all being well pick up on Saturday..

I do want to join a club for a few meets etc and run outs in nice weather - does anyone have any recommendation Porsche club vs TIPEC (Im based in Goffs Oak, HERTS if that makes any difference)?

[Ston1]

Congrats matey. Looking at getting a similar car myself in a couple of months, just the small matter of moving house to do first... M3 got stolen, so decided on a 911 next. Any buying tips etc appreciated...

[IMI A]

Congrats. To me those 997.1s C2s are the prettiest 997s out there. Just look better and better as they're getting older.

[FarQue]

Enjoy your new car! 997 in black looks great (but I'm biased). Re the club thing, it just depends on your particular area. I'm a tipec member and the north west region is really busy. Some of the regions are a bit less active...

[Trev450]

Well done - it sounds a nice car.

Post some photos up once you get it.

[threespins]

I am a member of both and enjoy them both for the different way of doing things. Where I am TIPEC tends to cater for older cars more and PCGB tends towards newer cars. Try both and see what suits you before you join.

[csmith319]

IMI A said:

Congrats. To me those 997.1s C2s are the prettiest 997s out there. Just look better and better as they're getting older.

I agree but am completely biased! GT3's are amazingly aggressive, beautiful things but the 997.1 is a lovely cohesive unadorned shape.

[Kenny.Junior]

You sir work fast! It was only listed as coming soon.Was keeping an eye on that myself. Congratulations. Have sent you a PM.

[alfaspiderman2]

matthall said:

after hankering after a 911 for ages, right car/dealer/colour/price came along so I have finally taken the plunge and put a deposit down on a lovely black/black manual 997.1 C2S with

Exactly the same as me! (Albeit with 911V)

4 months in and still loving it!