Cars fkked - needs a rebuild - what are my Options pls.....

Phil 997 said:

Dan, soory to hear the news mate, I am a bit concerned that after it was inspected only 4 months ago something has happened but until you get it inspected you cant be sure that somethink hasnt broken thats caused it rather than just a shoddy diagnosis of a borescope inspection . but I would after getting the facts then approach the guys that did the PPI and borescope only 4k miles ago the min I would expect was a refund of the inspection cost as they havent done you a good service if it turns out to be regular type boresore as that just wouldnt happen in 4000 miles .
On a positive note you are planning on keeping it for 5 plus years therefore we are talking 2.5k per annum for the rebuild and a few services which equates to quite reasonable running costs to drive a 911 .and as the depreciation is minimal on these cars you wont end up spending any more than you would lose in depreciation over 5 years on pretty much any othe marque. So effectivly giving you 911 motoring for BMW running costs . :grin: thats the cup half full answer and is exactilly how I look at 911 ownership. If its any consolation my 997 gen2 has cost me nearly 7k since christmas , gearbox rebuild , full set of coolant pipes , clutch and flywheel, Major Service , and thats without adding on the cost of mods :grin: :grin: and I have only had it a year and 12k miles. Still all those bits should now be good for another 60k miles :thumb: :thumb:

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911DG said:

NOW - i need a 2k run about which is something I've been thinking about for a while anyway, especially for the 5km train station run. No point taking the 911 on that everyday. Seen a few TTs and Minis that fit the bill but open to suggestions ....

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mark pearce said:

You could try Sid at Porschetorque in Uxbridge, he's rebuilt a lot of engines and is more local than Hartech for you

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911DG said:

Phil 997 said:

Dan, soory to hear the news mate, I am a bit concerned that after it was inspected only 4 months ago something has happened but until you get it inspected you cant be sure that somethink hasnt broken thats caused it rather than just a shoddy diagnosis of a borescope inspection . but I would after getting the facts then approach the guys that did the PPI and borescope only 4k miles ago the min I would expect was a refund of the inspection cost as they havent done you a good service if it turns out to be regular type boresore as that just wouldnt happen in 4000 miles .
On a positive note you are planning on keeping it for 5 plus years therefore we are talking 2.5k per annum for the rebuild and a few services which equates to quite reasonable running costs to drive a 911 .and as the depreciation is minimal on these cars you wont end up spending any more than you would lose in depreciation over 5 years on pretty much any othe marque. So effectivly giving you 911 motoring for BMW running costs . :grin: thats the cup half full answer and is exactilly how I look at 911 ownership. If its any consolation my 997 gen2 has cost me nearly 7k since christmas , gearbox rebuild , full set of coolant pipes , clutch and flywheel, Major Service , and thats without adding on the cost of mods :grin: :grin: and I have only had it a year and 12k miles. Still all those bits should now be good for another 60k miles :thumb: :thumb:

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I LOVE this answer Phil :thumb: End of the day - im really trying to look for a glass half full answer so that helped. Im also fairly pragmatic after the initial shock like you. Why:

- i LOVE 911s and thats why I've had 4 as daily drivers over 15 years
- Im gutted - who wouldn't be - with wait time car is off road pretty much all summer and its gonna be circa 10k with VAT etc
- she's booked in at Hartech. Im sure there are others but why fkkk about. Had a long chat with them yesterday and they were excellent.
- Im keeping her long term and now the initial Shock has died down im pragmatic. Thats the RISK we ALL take in buying a 29k 911 not a brand new one.
- I dont have much choice do i !!!!!! c: c: c:

NOW - i need a 2k run about which is something I've been thinking about for a while anyway, especially for the 5km train station run. No point taking the 911 on that everyday. Seen a few TTs and Minis that fit the bill but open to suggestions ....
:lol:

Cheers ALL

Dan

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911DG said:

Phil 997 said:

Dan, soory to hear the news mate, I am a bit concerned that after it was inspected only 4 months ago something has happened but until you get it inspected you cant be sure that somethink hasnt broken thats caused it rather than just a shoddy diagnosis of a borescope inspection . but I would after getting the facts then approach the guys that did the PPI and borescope only 4k miles ago the min I would expect was a refund of the inspection cost as they havent done you a good service if it turns out to be regular type boresore as that just wouldnt happen in 4000 miles .
On a positive note you are planning on keeping it for 5 plus years therefore we are talking 2.5k per annum for the rebuild and a few services which equates to quite reasonable running costs to drive a 911 .and as the depreciation is minimal on these cars you wont end up spending any more than you would lose in depreciation over 5 years on pretty much any othe marque. So effectivly giving you 911 motoring for BMW running costs . :grin: thats the cup half full answer and is exactilly how I look at 911 ownership. If its any consolation my 997 gen2 has cost me nearly 7k since christmas , gearbox rebuild , full set of coolant pipes , clutch and flywheel, Major Service , and thats without adding on the cost of mods :grin: :grin: and I have only had it a year and 12k miles. Still all those bits should now be good for another 60k miles :thumb: :thumb:

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I LOVE this answer Phil :thumb: End of the day - im really trying to look for a glass half full answer so that helped. Im also fairly pragmatic after the initial shock like you. Why:

- i LOVE 911s and thats why I've had 4 as daily drivers over 15 years
- Im gutted - who wouldn't be - with wait time car is off road pretty much all summer and its gonna be circa 10k with VAT etc
- she's booked in at Hartech. Im sure there are others but why fkkk about. Had a long chat with them yesterday and they were excellent.
- Im keeping her long term and now the initial Shock has died down im pragmatic. Thats the RISK we ALL take in buying a 29k 911 not a brand new one.
- I dont have much choice do i !!!!!! c: c: c:

NOW - i need a 2k run about which is something I've been thinking about for a while anyway, especially for the 5km train station run. No point taking the 911 on that everyday. Seen a few TTs and Minis that fit the bill but open to suggestions ....
:lol:

Cheers ALL


Dan

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