Right gents, so this is the car -
http://www.pauldevyea.co.uk/porsche-911997-3-8-carrera-2s-coupe/
The pictures don't do it justice, wasn't too sure on red but after seeing it in the flesh, I think it's fantastic.
First of all, I didn't get to drive it :x Located next to a reservoir and apparently he can't make too much noise outside of normal business hours incase of complaints. Had I wanted to buy it there and then, he would have let me drive it regardless of the rules. My stance was, let me drive it and I may want to buy it. Did invite me to come back during business hours or Saturday morning though. Nice enough guy though and I'm only 10 miles down the road.
Very well specced and in great condition for the age. It is a late 2005 car with the upgraded IMS (didn't get the VIN to verify this but could get it emailed to me) and showed me pictures of the borescope which looked fine. (could have showed me any pictures though, how would I know what car it was???)
Has a sports exhaust, started it and WOW! What an intoxicating sound. My only concern would be does it draw too much attention?
@resigner It did have Michelin tyres which had plenty of tread. He provides his own in-house warranty for 6 months, not a third party one.
I asked would he do a deal for £27k and the answer was no. It's £27,995, take it or leave it.
Spoke about 997 cars in general and he buys 3.6 cars without a borescope inspection, but does inspect every 3.8 car. He thinks the 3.6 is a much much more reliable engine and although the car I saw was fine now, couldn't give any guarantees for the future (wouldn't expect him to).
Anyway, £27,995 is over my budget and I haven't even driven a 997 yet, but does look a fantastic car.