Its been almost 10 years since I last posted on this forum after selling a gorgeous 993 C2.
For 7 years I ran around in a TVR Chimaera but sold it at the end of last year after moving house and losing a garage.
With the TVR gone I found myself looking for something fun on a budget that could live outside, and after looking at all the usual suspects decided a 986 / 987 was the way to go. I'd previously been down the M96 engine route with a 996 so familiar with the pros & cons of the engines etc.
I started looking at early 987's but that slowly gave way to 986's for half the budget. With it being a fun car I didn't want to spend too much money, plus I work from home so don't get out much..
After looking at a few cars I did a deal on a pampered 2000 S with a comprehensive history that looked and drove like a much younger car. The only issue is a heavy clutch that works fine but will be changed in the near future.
I bought it with 111k on the clock having had a lot of recent work done; brakes, coffin arms, water pump, front springs, ARB bushes, AOS & a facelift hood with glass screen. Its since been inspected by a specialist, had the gearbox & engine oils changed (no nasty surprises in the old oil filter) renewed all the corroded exhaust fixings and swapped the dash speakers with the Alpine upgrade. In all its in great shape.
It currently stands me at £5.5k which includes the cost of the work I've done so far.
It sounds fantastic (Hayward & Scott Bypass mod) goes, stops and handles beautifully. It's such a great value little car and most importantly great fun to drive!
It's good to be back
For 7 years I ran around in a TVR Chimaera but sold it at the end of last year after moving house and losing a garage.
With the TVR gone I found myself looking for something fun on a budget that could live outside, and after looking at all the usual suspects decided a 986 / 987 was the way to go. I'd previously been down the M96 engine route with a 996 so familiar with the pros & cons of the engines etc.
I started looking at early 987's but that slowly gave way to 986's for half the budget. With it being a fun car I didn't want to spend too much money, plus I work from home so don't get out much..
After looking at a few cars I did a deal on a pampered 2000 S with a comprehensive history that looked and drove like a much younger car. The only issue is a heavy clutch that works fine but will be changed in the near future.
I bought it with 111k on the clock having had a lot of recent work done; brakes, coffin arms, water pump, front springs, ARB bushes, AOS & a facelift hood with glass screen. Its since been inspected by a specialist, had the gearbox & engine oils changed (no nasty surprises in the old oil filter) renewed all the corroded exhaust fixings and swapped the dash speakers with the Alpine upgrade. In all its in great shape.
It currently stands me at £5.5k which includes the cost of the work I've done so far.
It sounds fantastic (Hayward & Scott Bypass mod) goes, stops and handles beautifully. It's such a great value little car and most importantly great fun to drive!
It's good to be back
