So after a year and a half I may be a few days away from my first Porsche 911. I found a 2008 997 Basalt Black C2S with 36K. It has the Terra-cotta interior full leather upgrade full power seats and
sport chrono package
and upgraded 19" wheel upgrade. Clean car fax one owner car and I think this is for sure the one. 6 speed manual with
Bose
sound moonroof etc. bought new in AZ and serviced locally. Is there any thoughts or recommendations anyone may have for me before I bite the bullet.
Do a pre-purchase inspection if you haven't already (or are buying CPO).
Congrats! Looks like a great build. I love the terracotta interior.
I'll second the PPI recommendation performed by a Porsched Certified tech.
When done properly, they are worth every penny that they charge you. As far as Carfax is concerned, it's good to have a "clean" report, but don't let that give you a false sense of security.
The 997.1 S is one of the great iterations of the 911 concept. Jeremy Clarkson was completely unimpressed with the 997 series - except for an S with
Sport Chrono
. In every other 997 911, he said, you are a fat aging man with dreams of grandeur. In the 997
911S
with
Sport Chrono
, he declared, you are a greek god, sitting atop the world.
It's a great car. I will never, ever, ever sell mine.:cheers:
I am a General Sales Manager of a large dealership. I'm taking my service/body shop director with me to inspect. I see it all the time where a carfax is clean yet the car is dirty. Super excited. Dream car for sure. The question is should I leave it stock or put on a nice Agency Power
exhaust
and a nice body kit.
So I am buying the Porsche. Absolutely gorgeous car. The full leather in terracotta with
alcantara
headliner is stunning. The fiberglass pieces inside and the backs of the seats are painted basalt black as well. I won't have it till next week as the owner is waiting for his new car to arrive. My question to you guys is this. I love the basalt black. And I would like to have the 19" wheels powder coated orange much like the GT3. The mirrors painted orange and the spoiler and body kit as well. Is this frowned upon? I just love the look.
It is your car. If that is the look you want, go for it!