Francois Posted 4September, 2017 Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 It's black, it's loud and it can drop the roof! Just purchased this 2008 Carrera S with 81k km on the clock.The buying process took close to 3 weeks. Inspected the service manual and created myself a spreadsheet with all parts and when they should be serviced. I also did a PIWIS test on it to check the overrevs and verify odometer consistency.I turns out the car was probably tracked in its early life (the DME stored 82 ignitions i.e. 20 ms in Range 4, which is not really good) but very well maintained at the time.More recently, it was lacking a bit of love, but was not pushed at all: there haven't been any ignitions in Range 1 for 15000 km.I decided to go with this car because it's the model and colours that I was looking for. It has the main options I wanted (PSE, Bose, Turbo wheels, red tail lights).Recent care and service haven't been great, so a bit of work is required to get it to a "perfect" condition. In that sense I was able to knock the price down to account for the works.It needs a major service that I'll be looking to do mostly myself - to learn and have fun!It needed an oil change, so I got that done over the week-end. Also changed air and pollen filters and gave the intakes - front radiators, air-box and throttle box - a good clean.A few pics taken yesterday after a good wash. Still needs a good waxing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted 4September, 2017 Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 Looks nice. Perfect setting too at Brighton baths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 4September, 2017 Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 Nice upgrade from the Boxster, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy73 Posted 4September, 2017 Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 What a ripper!. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera28 Posted 4September, 2017 Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 Very nice looking car, once you do the service work it will be a sublime car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 4September, 2017 Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 997 Cabs look amazing I think... love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 4September, 2017 Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 Very very nice. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 4September, 2017 Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 4September, 2017 Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 I do love a black cab, congrats, and just in time for warmer weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted 4September, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 Looks nice. Perfect setting too at Brighton bathsYes, I love - either on a bike or in the P-car - that road ! Nice upgrade from the Boxster, congrats! Initially avoided the 'upgrade' term as some prefer mid-engined models (and others, front engined). On second thought 280 hp -> 355 hp and extra torque do indeed feel like an upgrade! What a ripper!. Enjoy!Yay!! I am truly enjoying it. Can't wait to take it out of the city on some twisty roads... Very nice looking car, once you do the service work it will be a sublime car Cheers! Yeah, I get to do a lot on it. Looking forward to that!Oil & filters - done.Sparks plugs, drive belt and maybe some pulleys, soft top care, interior care, little muffler rattle, PSE toggle, centre crests... After that, we should be getting there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted 4September, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 997 Cabs look amazing I think... love it!Thanks! I do indeed find them stunning but all 911s have a little something that makes them unique... Congratulations! Cheers, hugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecatangel Posted 4September, 2017 Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 CONGRATULATION! I LOVE 997S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted 4September, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 I do love a black cab, congrats, and just in time for warmer weather!Thanks mate - Yeah, everyone's waiting for the warmer weather... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 4September, 2017 Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 Cheers, hugh!Are you coming along to the Sunday drive on the 17th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted 4September, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 Are you coming along to the Sunday drive on the 17th? Haha, I just came across that post yesterday evening. I have to say it is tempting ... if there's still room, I'd love to (assuming Wifey check passes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 4September, 2017 Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 Haha, I just came across that post yesterday evening. I have to say it is tempting ... if there's still room, I'd love to (assuming Wifey check passes).Its shaping up to be a big run, everyone is welcome. Well worth the early morning effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Posted 4September, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 4September, 2017 Its shaping up to be a big run, everyone is welcome. Well worth the early morning effort. Indeed - looks like a big one! Happy to join for Ferry's bday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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