Hello All,
Although I have been reading the postings on this forum for a good few months, trying to pick up tips on what to look for when buying a Porsche (which model to go for etc), this is actually my first time of writing to this forum.
The reason I am writing now is because I have just become the proud owner of a stunning Amazon Green 1993 (K) 911 964 C2 Coupe - and it's awesome.
I bought it from Paragon, it's in mint condition for a car with 75,000 miles - just a few stone chips on the bonnet which is to be expected but otherwise seems to be straight - A new engine last year, new clutch, new flywheel, new tyres, new brakes, full OPC history, recent 12 month service and MOT and 1 year parts and labour warranty.
I have one question so far and that is with regards to the dreaded 964 ailment - Oil. I have put 900 miles on the car in 2 weeks and at the end of these miles, the oil level gauge on the instrument panel was barely out of the red when stationary on a level surface. I've since been told that it is normal for the Porsche to use around 1 ltr of oil per 1000 miles. Is this true or do I have a slow leak/am I being paranoid?
Also, can anybody else vouch for the reputation of Paragon - I have no complaints but I would be interested to know others thoughts on their reputation/service - to put my mind at rest on their warranty etc as I broke the 1st rule of Porsche buying and did not have an independent inspection!
Cheers
Pete
Migration info. Legacy thread was 3323
Although I have been reading the postings on this forum for a good few months, trying to pick up tips on what to look for when buying a Porsche (which model to go for etc), this is actually my first time of writing to this forum.
The reason I am writing now is because I have just become the proud owner of a stunning Amazon Green 1993 (K) 911 964 C2 Coupe - and it's awesome.
I bought it from Paragon, it's in mint condition for a car with 75,000 miles - just a few stone chips on the bonnet which is to be expected but otherwise seems to be straight - A new engine last year, new clutch, new flywheel, new tyres, new brakes, full OPC history, recent 12 month service and MOT and 1 year parts and labour warranty.
I have one question so far and that is with regards to the dreaded 964 ailment - Oil. I have put 900 miles on the car in 2 weeks and at the end of these miles, the oil level gauge on the instrument panel was barely out of the red when stationary on a level surface. I've since been told that it is normal for the Porsche to use around 1 ltr of oil per 1000 miles. Is this true or do I have a slow leak/am I being paranoid?
Also, can anybody else vouch for the reputation of Paragon - I have no complaints but I would be interested to know others thoughts on their reputation/service - to put my mind at rest on their warranty etc as I broke the 1st rule of Porsche buying and did not have an independent inspection!
Cheers
Pete
Migration info. Legacy thread was 3323