All good things have to come to an end and all that. It's something I've been thinking about since Christmas and I think now is the time. Maybe not the most sensible move given that the 997 Turbo has just appeared as one of the top investment opportunities in 2019 based on Classic Cars recent guide. But time will tell.
I've used the car every day for the last 2+ years and it has never missed a beat. That expensive (£2300) comprehensive 3 year warranty feels like a bit of a waste of money now and there is still 11 month to pass on to any new owner giving 100% peace of mind.
There is nothing this car doesn't do well and has regularly been seen down the local Morrisons car park as well as touring Europe and wknds away averaging nearly 23mpg on mixed driving while it does it with a superb HiFi system and supper comfort. The only thing I regret is never taking it on track to see what it is like.
Bye Bye my love
Comprehensive car details below:-
2008 Gen 1.5 997 Turbo Tiptronic, Factory Aerokit, 42K miles, GT Silver (extra cost factory option), Dark Grey leather interior including Adaptive Sports Seats
2 owner car including me
1st registered – 25th June 2008 in Jersey
100% original paintwork
All original Porsche sale documentation and leather wallet including Drivers Manual and PCM Manual. Full Service history including all detailed receipts from new and original fully stamped service book.
Being one of the last Gen1 997s (referred to as Gen 1.5 or Gen 1 plus) it benefits from having the most comprehensive list of optional factory extras possible (just look below) and updated interior as found in the Gen 2 cars and the last to be fitted with the bullet proof Mezger Engine mated to the Tiptronic box making it a very robust power train. These models were only built for around 9 months making them quite rare and a great investment opportunity.
Looking for £54k and comes with brand new front discs and pads and very recent front tyres. I also have a spare set of rear tyres (not included as the fitted rears have plenty of tread - but you could have if you want them. I think you'd find it hard to find a better one and the transferrable warranty which still has a year to run has to be worth >£1000 and is included in the price. So car is really up for about £52.5k as it is + new spare front discs and pads, lots of miles to run to next service, Mot until July 2019, plus comprehensive transferrable warranty until Jan 2019 = £54k total. I'll leave it on here for 24hrs before I list anywhere else jic.
Factory options list -
GT Silver
Aerokit factory
Tiptronic S
Adaptive sports seats
Porsche crest embossed in headrests
Heated seats
Alcantara roof lining
Rear wiper
Rain sensing automatic wipers
Tyre pressure monitor
Dual climate control
MF steering wheel
Cruise control
Park assist/parking sensors
Electric Sunroof
PCM2 telephone/satnav
Multi CD changer
Upgraded BOSE sound package
Floor mats
Door finishers painted
Litronic xenon headlights
Leather Gear selector gate surround
Handbrake lever aluminium
Front air intakes opaque
Storage bin Porsche crest
Illuminated stainless steel entry plates
Silver instrument dials
Tooki Bluetooth telephone interface
Tooki ipod interface (not connected)
Porsche VTS Tracking system (permanently monitored system that will activate even if you car is moved under its own power or on a trailer without the owners special key fob)
Porsche Cat 1 Alarm/Immobiliser
