MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Oli on February 24, 2011, 08:56:39 pm

Title: Fresh Pork
Post by: Oli on February 24, 2011, 08:56:39 pm
Well finally, I have found my Porsche 911. its been a long time coming (approx 37 years - from birth!). I paid the deposit today on the following car;

2006/06 Carrera 2S Manual
49000 miles
Seal grey
19" Carrera Sport wheels
Sunroof
PCM and phone
PDC
Sports chrono plus
Rear wiper (I cant believe this is an option)
BOSE
CD changer
Multifunction steering wheel
Floor mats with leather edging ( option???)

The car has just had new front and rear discs and pads, 3 new tyres and a full 111 point inspection. I have also got them to replace the clutch as he told me it felt heavy, and they are sorting out the leather on the o/s bolster. It will come with a 6 month warranty, but Ill be sticking a Porsche warranty on it soon.

I have yet to see the car, but the dealer, who Ive been chatting to over the last couple of days, have really inspired a lot of confidence in me, but I'm going to get it checked by the local Porsche dealer anyway.

Collection day should be next Thursday, providing I can get the clutch and inspection done in the mean time.

Here is a link to the advert ( I didn't pay screen price), and Ive uploaded a couple of pics. Just to say this was the number 1 colour choice and the number 1 wheel choice for me - I am on cloud nine at the moment.

http://www.monksheathprestige.com/us...erley/16814798

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I'm off to the Dam in the morning, so wont have to chance to think about it over the weekend, so only 4 sleeps! Ill then have it a week then I'm off snowboarding, but Ill try and use it as much as possible in the mean time!
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: markymark on February 24, 2011, 09:03:14 pm
Looks gorgeous, congrats! :happy2:
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Britishlion on February 24, 2011, 09:29:20 pm
Is that Monks Heath in cheshire ?

If it is we know him and very very trustworthy guy !

Sells some of the most amazing motors.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: swf7y on February 24, 2011, 09:29:31 pm
 :congrats: :congrats: well done fella  :congrats: :congrats:
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Neil on February 24, 2011, 09:37:30 pm
She`s a beaut, well done  :happy2:
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Oli on February 24, 2011, 09:39:17 pm
Is that Monks Heath in cheshire ?

If it is we know him and very very trustworthy guy !

Sells some of the most amazing motors.  :happy2:

Yes it is, and so far they have been brilliant.  Thank you for your vote of confidence, I am buying it from over 200 miles away
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: john_o on February 24, 2011, 09:44:06 pm
 :drool:
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Britishlion on February 24, 2011, 09:47:27 pm
My fiancee used to work with Richard the owner at stratstone ferarri and they are still friends to this day !

Great guy, they have some awesome motors, just have a look on their website , I want that f430 scuderia but the bank said noooooooo !

You are in very good hands mate ! We can 100% vouch for him !

now get excited that is one  :sick: motor !

Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: GTIjames on February 24, 2011, 09:53:12 pm
Very nice oli  :happy2:

Looks like its got PASM too, just make sure they update the nav to the latest maps, as otherwise its useless sends you down one ways and all sorts

Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: rdshaw on February 24, 2011, 09:54:00 pm
I want one  :wink:
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Oli on February 24, 2011, 09:56:45 pm
Very nice oli  :happy2:

Looks like its got PASM too, just make sure they update the nav to the latest maps, as otherwise its useless sends you down one ways and all sorts



PASM is standard on the S.  Is the sat nav just anew disc?
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: GTIjames on February 24, 2011, 10:00:18 pm
Yeah its on disc, the drive is under the front bonnet on mine

The leather mats i think come as a package with the leather dash, again a optional extra

Well specced  :happy2:

Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Gene Hunt on February 24, 2011, 10:02:27 pm
Lush mate & def on my want list. :congrats:
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Nasir on February 25, 2011, 12:29:29 am
Very nice mate, you'll have to wait a few weeks before you can put a Porsche warranty on as they won't allow it because you bought it from a 3rd party.

Forgotten the exact time though.
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: no golf clubs at all on February 25, 2011, 05:20:59 am
 :happy2:

Superb. I want one too!

Stamps foot.
 :notworthy:

Hang on...and you are off to Amsterdam.....then you are away Snowboarding.....

R.E.S.P.E.C.T  :drinking:

Wish I was 37 again lol
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: VC on February 25, 2011, 10:25:59 am
very tidy dude  :notworthy:

..the mrs has said i have to wait until i'm 40 before i'm allowed one  :laugh:
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: wigit on February 25, 2011, 11:06:16 am
looks stunning Oli, glad you've finally found one  :drinking:
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Beddie on February 25, 2011, 11:23:06 am
Oli, I drive past this dealer nearly every day so stopped for a look this morning, it's every bit as lovely in the flesh mate!  :drool:
Don't worry I didn't leave any grubby fingerprints although there may be a bit of drool on the drivers window  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Thor on February 25, 2011, 11:33:54 am
Thanks looks absolutely stunning Oli, congrats
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Oli on February 26, 2011, 02:35:17 pm
Oli, I drive past this dealer nearly every day so stopped for a look this morning, it's every bit as lovely in the flesh mate!  :drool:
Don't worry I didn't leave any grubby fingerprints although there may be a bit of drool on the drivers window  :signLOL:
Brilliant. Thursday can't come soon enough
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: rdfcpete on February 26, 2011, 02:46:37 pm
 :drool: :drool: Very naughty...

Looks so distinguished with the four pipe rear setup. My Boss used to have a blue of some kind C2S I wasn't sure about it appearance wise.  May have needed darker wheels.
Your colour suits the 997 very much so Oli, well played and enjoy lots :happy2:

In your second pic, can you enable of those bulbs near the indicator bulbset as DRLs, a bit like the GT3 race cars have?
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Oli on February 28, 2011, 07:56:27 pm
I had the car independently checked by Porsche Centre Chester today, apart from a couple of very minor items, they've said they car is in very good health and has been well looked after. 

Other good news was I sold my 335D today privately rather than p/x, so am better off financially.  Just means that I cant pick the Porsche up till next Tuesday now!
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Oli on March 07, 2011, 08:50:31 pm
Very excited now.......
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Poppa Dom on March 07, 2011, 08:53:49 pm
We expect the obligatory pics as soon as you have taken delivery - hope the day goes well tomorrow.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Fresh Pork
Post by: Oli on March 07, 2011, 09:04:27 pm
Of course. Pick up is 1pm