Hertsdriver
Hockenheim
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- 12 Nov 2018
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Hi all,
Thought I would start an ownership thread :thumb:
I started looking for a 911 about 6 months ago, first thinking that 996's might be the way forward, and although they drove well, the interior and exterior didnt really do it for me, so the search moved on for a Gen 1 997. Lots of forum reading then commenced around borescoring, IMS etc etc etc... I saw a lot of cars, drove some nice and some not so nice, and during the process was approached by a forum member (Mark - SausageCreature) who was thinking of selling his C2.
We went back and forth a fair bit on messages, and I looked at other cars, had PPi'd dont on other cars... walked away from other cars... and eventually I went up to see Mark and was very impressed by his honest car. Spec was good - PASM, Highbacks, Lobsters, rear parking sensors, Basalt Black on Black Leather, and only really missing Chrono and cruise from my list of 'wants', so on the basis I would need to compromise on spec or seemingly look forever.... So I drove it and we struck up a deal and the car was off to Quorn Sports and Classic for a PPI (recommended if you are in that area, very competitive rates).
I was confident that the engine was good as there was no smoke on start up, nothing sooty on the exhausts and no sound of ticking (plus the fact it was an OPC replacement in 2015 and had only done 35k), but I asked for a borescope anyway for piece of mind. Mark had owned the car for the last 7 years and had really looked after it, but it was getting old and had done over 100k so I expected a few bits to come up on the PPI.
So Quorn replaced a driveshaft oil seal, replaced both AC condensors and regassed the system, did some work on the exhaust (rusted bolts replaced, new sleeves etc), carried out a major service inc Brake fluid, new plugs also went in which made sense to change as they were out for the borescore report. They also identified the rear discs/pads needed doing and an engine mount had failed (leaked all fluid out) and I agreed I would do these myself after collection.
So I booked the friday just gone off to pay Mark and collect the car :thumb:
Got the train up from St Albans to Luton, then change and on to Loughborough where Mark met me at the station. A quick bank check to ensure the funds had been transferred then off to Quorn to collect the car. They had also valeted it Mark and I finished off the paperwork and then it was off home for what I have to say was a pretty boring first drive back on the M1 (bloody average speed cameras......) but at least it is now home .
I'm planning on keeping this car for a long time, and hope to continue the good work that Mark had previously done in keeping the car in good shape :thumbs:
Thought I would start an ownership thread :thumb:
I started looking for a 911 about 6 months ago, first thinking that 996's might be the way forward, and although they drove well, the interior and exterior didnt really do it for me, so the search moved on for a Gen 1 997. Lots of forum reading then commenced around borescoring, IMS etc etc etc... I saw a lot of cars, drove some nice and some not so nice, and during the process was approached by a forum member (Mark - SausageCreature) who was thinking of selling his C2.
We went back and forth a fair bit on messages, and I looked at other cars, had PPi'd dont on other cars... walked away from other cars... and eventually I went up to see Mark and was very impressed by his honest car. Spec was good - PASM, Highbacks, Lobsters, rear parking sensors, Basalt Black on Black Leather, and only really missing Chrono and cruise from my list of 'wants', so on the basis I would need to compromise on spec or seemingly look forever.... So I drove it and we struck up a deal and the car was off to Quorn Sports and Classic for a PPI (recommended if you are in that area, very competitive rates).
I was confident that the engine was good as there was no smoke on start up, nothing sooty on the exhausts and no sound of ticking (plus the fact it was an OPC replacement in 2015 and had only done 35k), but I asked for a borescope anyway for piece of mind. Mark had owned the car for the last 7 years and had really looked after it, but it was getting old and had done over 100k so I expected a few bits to come up on the PPI.
So Quorn replaced a driveshaft oil seal, replaced both AC condensors and regassed the system, did some work on the exhaust (rusted bolts replaced, new sleeves etc), carried out a major service inc Brake fluid, new plugs also went in which made sense to change as they were out for the borescore report. They also identified the rear discs/pads needed doing and an engine mount had failed (leaked all fluid out) and I agreed I would do these myself after collection.
So I booked the friday just gone off to pay Mark and collect the car :thumb:
Got the train up from St Albans to Luton, then change and on to Loughborough where Mark met me at the station. A quick bank check to ensure the funds had been transferred then off to Quorn to collect the car. They had also valeted it Mark and I finished off the paperwork and then it was off home for what I have to say was a pretty boring first drive back on the M1 (bloody average speed cameras......) but at least it is now home .
I'm planning on keeping this car for a long time, and hope to continue the good work that Mark had previously done in keeping the car in good shape :thumbs: