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WHUFC
61 posts
51 months | Monday 8th February 
Hello New to this forum as I have previously posted on the Lotus one many moons ago. It is time for a change and I really fancy a 996TT and like the look of this one. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1469604.htmAny thoughts on it or does anyone know it? It is a fair trek from me (Tunbridge Wells)and I have promised myself that I will not buy the first car I see as I have done on every other occasion (get too excited) THanks in advance...
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christer
2199 posts
88 months | Monday 8th February
Northway have a good reputation.
If you could get around £2k off the price I would think you have a reasonable deal.
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WHUFC
61 posts
51 months | Monday 8th February
Have to agree. I think £30k is more like it although the mileage is in it's favour. One concern was the lack of sat nav/PCM may mean it it is harder to sell in the future...or am I being an old woman
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monthefish
7798 posts
68 months | Monday 8th February
WHUFC said:
Have to agree. I think £30k is more like it although the mileage is in it's favour. One concern was the lack of sat nav/PCM may mean it it is harder to sell in the future...or am I being an old woman It does seem like a nice clean car, from an apprently reputable dealer but I would agree is a tad pricey. Personally speaking, I wouldn't give two hoots about whether it had PCM and I don't imagine that it would be such a big issue come resale time - remember that the system in that car is over ten years old now, and sat-nav has come a long way since then....
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christer
2199 posts
88 months | Monday 8th February
yes, even 5 year old sat navs suck donkey balls (imho)
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oar911
81 posts
43 months | Monday 8th February
Hey Nick,
Out of curiosity, was it the fact that I'm a private seller that I didn't hear back from you re my warrantied black/black 52 plate with PCM in the classifieds?
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davek_964
593 posts
12 months | Monday 8th February
Also, navigation is now free on modern Nokia phones so I don't think it's a big deal at all.
Didn't stop me buying my turbo.
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WHUFC
61 posts
51 months | Monday 8th February
oar911 said:
Hey Nick,
Out of curiosity, was it the fact that I'm a private seller that I didn't hear back from you re my warrantied black/black 52 plate with PCM in the classifieds? Apologies for not replying, but yes that was the case. No offence but when I am spending £30k I just feel happier dealing with a company. Saying that black/black is my preferred choice.
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oar911
81 posts
43 months | Monday 8th February
WHUFC said:
oar911 said:
Hey Nick,
Out of curiosity, was it the fact that I'm a private seller that I didn't hear back from you re my warrantied black/black 52 plate with PCM in the classifieds? Apologies for not replying, but yes that was the case. No offence but when I am spending £30k I just feel happier dealing with a company. Saying that black/black is my preferred choice. No probs, guess why the dealers have been so keen!  good luck with your buy!
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richterswil
489 posts
28 months | Monday 8th February
Looks like a decent buy to me.
For what it is worth my 2006 997 has PCM. The Tel module is pitiful (not sure why it took so long for Bluetooth to reach Stuttgart) and the Nav is OK (not as good as Trafficmaster Companion on my iPhone for example which cost me £25.00).
Don't fret about it not having PCM - just get a stand alone SatNav if necessary and a Bluetooth solution for the 'phone.
Best of luck.
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Don
25300 posts
121 months | Monday 8th February
christer said:
yes, even 5 year old sat navs suck donkey balls (imho) Yep. If you really wanted a groovy system you'd fit that two DIN Alpine thing: at least it's modern and you can get maps for it etc.
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huytonman
176 posts
31 months | Monday 8th February
I wouldnt be bothered about the sat nav, not just because the 5 year old systems are obsolete but because Ray would almost probably buy the car back from you if you decided to sell or trade in the future. He is a straight guy and Northway is a feel good honest place to visit and deal with. If you like the car I would go and have a look.
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ttdan
177 posts
30 months | Monday 8th February
oar911 said:
WHUFC said:
oar911 said:
Hey Nick,
Out of curiosity, was it the fact that I'm a private seller that I didn't hear back from you re my warrantied black/black 52 plate with PCM in the classifieds? Apologies for not replying, but yes that was the case. No offence but when I am spending £30k I just feel happier dealing with a company. Saying that black/black is my preferred choice. No probs, guess why the dealers have been so keen! good luck with your buy! Not wishing to be rude to the OP but I don't really understand the notion that your money is safer with a dealer? You are better off with the (oar911) private buy in this case as you can get the Porsche warranty xfered, Northway can't do that and you can't do it yourself for 90 days either, even then it will need an inspection (more cost to rectify stuff) + it's a facelift car, get a private inspection, save a load of money, everyone wins.
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Slaav
944 posts
47 months | Monday 8th February
ttdan said:
oar911 said:
WHUFC said:
oar911 said:
Hey Nick,
Out of curiosity, was it the fact that I'm a private seller that I didn't hear back from you re my warrantied black/black 52 plate with PCM in the classifieds? Apologies for not replying, but yes that was the case. No offence but when I am spending £30k I just feel happier dealing with a company. Saying that black/black is my preferred choice. No probs, guess why the dealers have been so keen! good luck with your buy! Not wishing to be rude to the OP but I don't really understand the notion that your money is safer with a dealer? You are better off with the (oar911) private buy in this case as you can get the Porsche warranty xfered, Northway can't do that and you can't do it yourself for 90 days either, even then it will need an inspection (more cost to rectify stuff) + it's a facelift car, get a private inspection, save a load of money, everyone wins. Provided finance isnt an issue, this is a very valid point! A much newer cara dn probably make teh Warranty inspection (and a pass obviously) a condition of the sale?
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ineedagallardo
955 posts
69 months | Tuesday 9th February
Is it me or does the back left looks like its sagging and the front is sitting high?
Could possible be a lowish tyre or its not sitting on a flat level but looks very odd.
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WHUFC
61 posts
51 months | Tuesday 9th February
ttdan said:
oar911 said:
WHUFC said:
oar911 said:
Hey Nick,
Out of curiosity, was it the fact that I'm a private seller that I didn't hear back from you re my warrantied black/black 52 plate with PCM in the classifieds? Apologies for not replying, but yes that was the case. No offence but when I am spending £30k I just feel happier dealing with a company. Saying that black/black is my preferred choice. No probs, guess why the dealers have been so keen! good luck with your buy! Not wishing to be rude to the OP but I don't really understand the notion that your money is safer with a dealer? You are better off with the (oar911) private buy in this case as you can get the Porsche warranty xfered, Northway can't do that and you can't do it yourself for 90 days either, even then it will need an inspection (more cost to rectify stuff) + it's a facelift car, get a private inspection, save a load of money, everyone wins. Point taken, I have contacted oar911 to arrange a look, thanks for the advice.
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SonnyM
681 posts
30 months | Tuesday 9th February
ttdan said:
oar911 said:
WHUFC said:
oar911 said:
Hey Nick,
Out of curiosity, was it the fact that I'm a private seller that I didn't hear back from you re my warrantied black/black 52 plate with PCM in the classifieds? Apologies for not replying, but yes that was the case. No offence but when I am spending £30k I just feel happier dealing with a company. Saying that black/black is my preferred choice. No probs, guess why the dealers have been so keen! good luck with your buy! Not wishing to be rude to the OP but I don't really understand the notion that your money is safer with a dealer? You are better off with the (oar911) private buy in this case as you can get the Porsche warranty xfered, Northway can't do that and you can't do it yourself for 90 days either, even then it will need an inspection (more cost to rectify stuff) + it's a facelift car, get a private inspection, save a load of money, everyone wins. Maybe OP wants to buy from a dealer for the little piece of mind that you cannot get from a private sale - after all he is spending a LOT of money on a high performance car...
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monthefish
7798 posts
68 months | Tuesday 9th February
WHUFC said:
ttdan said:
oar911 said:
WHUFC said:
oar911 said:
Hey Nick,
Out of curiosity, was it the fact that I'm a private seller that I didn't hear back from you re my warrantied black/black 52 plate with PCM in the classifieds? Apologies for not replying, but yes that was the case. No offence but when I am spending £30k I just feel happier dealing with a company. Saying that black/black is my preferred choice. No probs, guess why the dealers have been so keen! good luck with your buy! Not wishing to be rude to the OP but I don't really understand the notion that your money is safer with a dealer? You are better off with the (oar911) private buy in this case as you can get the Porsche warranty xfered, Northway can't do that and you can't do it yourself for 90 days either, even then it will need an inspection (more cost to rectify stuff) + it's a facelift car, get a private inspection, save a load of money, everyone wins. Point taken, I have contacted oar911 to arrange a look, thanks for the advice. Think you might be a bit late... Looks like he's sold it to a garage for £31k......( Link)
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WHUFC
61 posts
51 months | Tuesday 9th February
monthefish said:
WHUFC said:
ttdan said:
oar911 said:
WHUFC said:
oar911 said:
Hey Nick,
Out of curiosity, was it the fact that I'm a private seller that I didn't hear back from you re my warrantied black/black 52 plate with PCM in the classifieds? Apologies for not replying, but yes that was the case. No offence but when I am spending £30k I just feel happier dealing with a company. Saying that black/black is my preferred choice. No probs, guess why the dealers have been so keen! good luck with your buy! Not wishing to be rude to the OP but I don't really understand the notion that your money is safer with a dealer? You are better off with the (oar911) private buy in this case as you can get the Porsche warranty xfered, Northway can't do that and you can't do it yourself for 90 days either, even then it will need an inspection (more cost to rectify stuff) + it's a facelift car, get a private inspection, save a load of money, everyone wins. Point taken, I have contacted oar911 to arrange a look, thanks for the advice. Think you might be a bit late... Looks like he's sold it to a garage for £31k......( Link) Excellent start to the morning...there is one closer to home as well with Mr911, seal grey 2001 with 50k for £30k, any thoughts?
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richterswil
489 posts
28 months | Tuesday 9th February
For what it is worth, I recently bought a 997 from JZM. However, I'd have been happy to buy privately as long as the seller seemed genuine and agreed to an inspection from the likes of Peter Morgan.
Seem to remember 'Manks' buying a car privately not that long ago (remember because I saw the advert - great spec - but the timing wasn't ideal for me) and he seems to come across as a) sensible and pragmatic and b) pretty happy with his purchase.
Often the quality of dealer support varies as does the quality of warranties they supply (often for only 3 months).
If for example a PHer is selling you can get some sort of feel for them from looking through their posts - just a little bit more information to support your thoughts when you meet them to view a car.
Don't rule out a private purchase if someone has the right car for you.
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