Hi Everyone
Like many others, I have a little more free time on my hands at the moment so seems as good a time as ever to say hello and introduce myself.
I am Berkshire based and after spending over a decade pontificating over a 997 purchase I bought one last August having sold my Daily ('12 A6 Avant Quattro) and my Toy (Hugely missed 04 TVR T350T) in a bid to buy a house which eventually fell through on day of exchange back in November.
I saw this car up for sale for Circa £25K which at the time seemed a little cheap but I really like the spec and colour. In reality I broke all my own rules, bought the car unseen, although did have a mate go take a quick look. Didn't buy from a specialist and in reality the car was average in terms of condition but I figured if it was something I would keep for a while I wouldn't mind a triggers broom car and lets face it they all need stuff doing to keep them nice.
They car is an 06 and I checked the engine numbers to make sure it had the later IMS bearing. It also had a Bore Scope report so I figured that ruled out two of the larger risk items.
After the house sale fell through I didn't actually have room for the car at home and was rolling about in an old but absolutely mint 1 owner XJ8. The car went to my friend (Detail My Car, Newbury) for storage and a detail. At this point he suggested I get some paint done if I wanted it mint. It wasn't in bad condition by any means but my conversations spiralled and some months later it had had front and rear bumpers and wings resprayed. Yes its no longer on original paint but it looks great and I love to drive my cars often with friends in convoy so they never stay mint. After fresh paint came the detail it was originally booked in for and then the decision to PPF the painted areas to protect them. At this point I also chose to have a larger rear protection area extend above the standard area in front of the rear wheels. That was done by another friend at Auto Curators.
Now it was time to service car, change tyres, mats, rubbers, all the easy stuff that makes a difference. That was nerv racking as I spent thousands on the paint when I should have put it on the ramp first. Broke all my own rules again.
Service was completed without an issue and it was confirmed the car was not a lemon. I have however done a few bits since then in a bid to make it a really nice car. List as follows so far, anything without a date has not been booked in yet.
Date Part
08/09/2019 Deposit for Car
11/09/2019 Car Purchase completed
31/10/2019 Side light LED replacement
07/11/2019 Engine Bay / Front Boot LED light
Induction Silicone Hose and airbag blank cap
07/11/2019 Michelin PS4S Front Tyres
31/10/2019 Paint External Bumpers, wings, rear 1/4s
Paint centre console
Paint Seat backs
Kenwood head unit with ancilaries
25/11/2019 Enhancement Detail
25/11/2019 DMC Bodyshop prep inc. new Badges
25/11/2019 Ceramic coating, glass and interior protection
31/10/2019 Front Wiper blades
15/02/2020 Rear wiper blade
07/11/2019 Porsche OEM over mats
08/11/2019 Exhaust nuts and bolts
08/11/2019 Header tank
08/11/2019 AC Condensor
08/11/2019 Fuel cap
08/11/2019 Cruise control retrofit
08/11/2019 Minor Service & Labour
Centrecap wheel badges
Private Plate
07/11/2019 PPF Film but Auto Curators
11/02/2020 Gearbox flush and oil replacement with addative
11/02/2020 Front O/S Control arm
11/02/2020 Front O/S Shock absorber
11/02/2020 Remove rear seats
11/02/2020 Front nearside bumper indicator bulb
11/02/2020 Labour
11/02/2020 Michelin PS4S Rear Tyres
Clutch replacement
N/S Engine mount
Excluding tax and Insurance Ive spent about £7K so far and done 3.5K miles.
To put that into perspective I bought my TVR at the top of the market from the best trade seller and that car cost me on average about £300 for each year I had it. It ran like a Swiss watch and whilst I didn't drive it daily I drove it very hard when it did come out, notable all day 400+ mile horns around Wales.
Anyway, nice to meet you all.
:bye:
Like many others, I have a little more free time on my hands at the moment so seems as good a time as ever to say hello and introduce myself.
I am Berkshire based and after spending over a decade pontificating over a 997 purchase I bought one last August having sold my Daily ('12 A6 Avant Quattro) and my Toy (Hugely missed 04 TVR T350T) in a bid to buy a house which eventually fell through on day of exchange back in November.
I saw this car up for sale for Circa £25K which at the time seemed a little cheap but I really like the spec and colour. In reality I broke all my own rules, bought the car unseen, although did have a mate go take a quick look. Didn't buy from a specialist and in reality the car was average in terms of condition but I figured if it was something I would keep for a while I wouldn't mind a triggers broom car and lets face it they all need stuff doing to keep them nice.
They car is an 06 and I checked the engine numbers to make sure it had the later IMS bearing. It also had a Bore Scope report so I figured that ruled out two of the larger risk items.
After the house sale fell through I didn't actually have room for the car at home and was rolling about in an old but absolutely mint 1 owner XJ8. The car went to my friend (Detail My Car, Newbury) for storage and a detail. At this point he suggested I get some paint done if I wanted it mint. It wasn't in bad condition by any means but my conversations spiralled and some months later it had had front and rear bumpers and wings resprayed. Yes its no longer on original paint but it looks great and I love to drive my cars often with friends in convoy so they never stay mint. After fresh paint came the detail it was originally booked in for and then the decision to PPF the painted areas to protect them. At this point I also chose to have a larger rear protection area extend above the standard area in front of the rear wheels. That was done by another friend at Auto Curators.
Now it was time to service car, change tyres, mats, rubbers, all the easy stuff that makes a difference. That was nerv racking as I spent thousands on the paint when I should have put it on the ramp first. Broke all my own rules again.
Service was completed without an issue and it was confirmed the car was not a lemon. I have however done a few bits since then in a bid to make it a really nice car. List as follows so far, anything without a date has not been booked in yet.
Date Part
08/09/2019 Deposit for Car
11/09/2019 Car Purchase completed
31/10/2019 Side light LED replacement
07/11/2019 Engine Bay / Front Boot LED light
Induction Silicone Hose and airbag blank cap
07/11/2019 Michelin PS4S Front Tyres
31/10/2019 Paint External Bumpers, wings, rear 1/4s
Paint centre console
Paint Seat backs
Kenwood head unit with ancilaries
25/11/2019 Enhancement Detail
25/11/2019 DMC Bodyshop prep inc. new Badges
25/11/2019 Ceramic coating, glass and interior protection
31/10/2019 Front Wiper blades
15/02/2020 Rear wiper blade
07/11/2019 Porsche OEM over mats
08/11/2019 Exhaust nuts and bolts
08/11/2019 Header tank
08/11/2019 AC Condensor
08/11/2019 Fuel cap
08/11/2019 Cruise control retrofit
08/11/2019 Minor Service & Labour
Centrecap wheel badges
Private Plate
07/11/2019 PPF Film but Auto Curators
11/02/2020 Gearbox flush and oil replacement with addative
11/02/2020 Front O/S Control arm
11/02/2020 Front O/S Shock absorber
11/02/2020 Remove rear seats
11/02/2020 Front nearside bumper indicator bulb
11/02/2020 Labour
11/02/2020 Michelin PS4S Rear Tyres
Clutch replacement
N/S Engine mount
Excluding tax and Insurance Ive spent about £7K so far and done 3.5K miles.
To put that into perspective I bought my TVR at the top of the market from the best trade seller and that car cost me on average about £300 for each year I had it. It ran like a Swiss watch and whilst I didn't drive it daily I drove it very hard when it did come out, notable all day 400+ mile horns around Wales.
Anyway, nice to meet you all.
:bye:
