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I just ordered a delivery miles 918 from Specialist Cars in Yorkshire after much hunting. I paid over the odds but that's the market now I guess. I'm in Australia but will use the car when I'm in Europe and keep it in storage in the UK in between times. It might take a month before I'm over to get it but I'll certainly share the experiences here once I have it. I already have an Alpine tour planned with some Aussie friends around the Frankfurt show in September. The car has the factory protective film - does anyone know how much of the car is covered? I usually cover pretty much the whole car and IIRC, the Porsche kit is a bit skimpy. I can't wait to point the car south on the motorway but I don't want to pick up stone chips before I can book a full wrap.

I have a lovely garage it would be absolutely fine to store it in while you are being uncivilised Obviously it will need the odd run to keep it in fine fettle

randlemarcus said: I have a lovely garage it would be absolutely fine to store it in while you are being uncivilised Obviously it will need the odd run to keep it in fine fettle +1 delighted it look after it for you lol!

Thanks chaps. It's good to have a back-up plan.

mhh said: I just ordered a delivery miles 918 from Specialist Cars in Yorkshire after much hunting. I paid over the odds but that's the market now I guess. I'm in Australia but will use the car when I'm in Europe and keep it in storage in the UK in between times. It might take a month before I'm over to get it but I'll certainly share the experiences here once I have it. I already have an Alpine tour planned with some Aussie friends around the Frankfurt show in September. The car has the factory protective film - does anyone know how much of the car is covered? I usually cover pretty much the whole car and IIRC, the Porsche kit is a bit skimpy. I can't wait to point the car south on the motorway but I don't want to pick up stone chips before I can book a full wrap. M Its only the front bit of the sill, you will need a full frontal at least, its not expensive I have this, inner sills rear arch and A post, I will email you later with the all the info

Congratulations - pictures please when ready. You have just bought my dream car - I would have one over a P1 and LF any day of the week - enjoy !!

I saw the car at a recent PCGB visit – rather impressive. It was next to a 356 Speedster, quite a contrast. It’s the Malton Big Breakfast on Sunday so your car will have many more admirers. If you want to call in when you collect it I am pretty close! Enjoy

jealous.com

Tell me it's the same colour as your Wraith.

Magic919 said: Tell me it's the same colour as your Wraith. No, it's GT Silver but you've given me an idea.

APOLO1 said: M Its only the front bit of the sill, you will need a full frontal at least, its not expensive I have this, inner sills rear arch and A post, I will email you later with the all the info Thank you APOLO1, and thanks for your generous off-line advice, assistance and support. You armed me with the knowledge needed to press on to do a deal with confidence.

Gorgeous car, are the green callipers standard? same seller has a 959 as well....

GT Silver so not the other one in there.

supersport said: GT Silver so not the other one in there. That's right - it's an incoming silver car. The white car is sold.

mhh said: No, it's GT Silver but you've given me an idea. I hate you - my dream car in my favourite colour! Really looking forward to your pictures and reviews!

I was shown a black one being fully wrapped at OPC Cardiff a few weeks ago. It took the 3 guys working on it almost 3 days to complete. Purely from a personal perspective, I'd never have a car wrapped having had significant problems removing the stuff from a previous car. As the guys wrapping the 918 conceded, damage is often unavoidable.

m33ufo said: I was shown a black one being fully wrapped at OPC Cardiff a few weeks ago. It took the 3 guys working on it almost 3 days to complete. Purely from a personal perspective, I'd never have a car wrapped having had significant problems removing the stuff from a previous car. As the guys wrapping the 918 conceded, damage is often unavoidable. All depends on the film, with the water based glue ones its impossible to damage..

mhh said: I just ordered a delivery miles 918 from Specialist Cars in Yorkshire after much hunting. I paid over the odds but that's the market now I guess. I'm in Australia but will use the car when I'm in Europe and keep it in storage in the UK in between times. It might take a month before I'm over to get it but I'll certainly share the experiences here once I have it. I already have an Alpine tour planned with some Aussie friends around the Frankfurt show in September. The car has the factory protective film - does anyone know how much of the car is covered? I usually cover pretty much the whole car and IIRC, the Porsche kit is a bit skimpy. I can't wait to point the car south on the motorway but I don't want to pick up stone chips before I can book a full wrap. M don't feel that you have paid over the odds, no cars around...Will PM you later contact details for Film, Insurance , and tech team...

APOLO1 said: All depends on the film, with the water based glue ones its impossible to damage.. You Brummies....what planet are you on

APOLO1 said: All depends on the film, with the water based glue ones its impossible to damage.. You Brummies....what planet are you on

Congrats Mike Yo will love her they realy really are the ultimate porker !! JWB

mhh - good to see you got a car; i think you posted some questions on Rennlist a couple of weeks ago. My factory car could be ready for the end of this month, but I'm going to wait to end May so I can collect over there and get on the test track in one of Porsche's. Haven't actually driven one yet - I'm guessing you're the same? I'm not going to go for the full film protection I don't think, but will cover carbon bits as you can't repaint them. Factory also suggested film over the sills, so they don't get damaged over time.

mhh said: supersport said: GT Silver so not the other one in there. That's right - it's an incoming silver car. The white car is sold. So he's had a third one in and out in a month, nice going.

Was this car ordered by a Yorkshire local? Friend of a friend had one on order, wondering if this is the same car

£1.2 mill. Wow that's a good return for someone. If true?

Lovely vehicle. Very jealous😄. Enjoy!

I saw the White Wiessach car yesterday, stunning, and roped off to prevent any dings today! I suspect a local buyer, John didn't say who, but several trade ins were taken, very nice ones indeed, as part of the deal.

I'm very impressed with the service I'm getting from John Hawkins at Malton. I don't think I've had a dealer reply to emails on an Easter Sunday before! I've got a mate who helped me on the "918 hunt" just get clearance at home to come from Australia to help me take delivery. We'll fly to Manchester in 3 weeks time, grab a 911 rental, take delivery of the 918 in Malton and take a few days to convoy back through England and Wales ending in Bucks where the car will be stored. Once I'm home, I'll plan some decent Euro sorties for later in the year. I can hardly wait!

Wow! Well done on getting one. I'm gutted that I can never see it in Adelaide

Do Weissach cars go for any premium? Surprised how few seem to get specced with this pack

Adam B said: Do Weissach cars go for any premium? Surprised how few seem to get specced with this pack both are a substantive premium ,over time feel that a WP car will command more, but they are more to start with.....

Lambchopski said: Wow! Well done on getting one. I'm gutted that I can never see it in Adelaide You never know.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnet_de_Passages In the meantime... Edited by mhh on Wednesday 8th April 07:42

mhh said: You never know.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnet_de_Passages In the meantime... Edited by mhh on Wednesday 8th April 07:42 Is this your car - it's stunning ! Love it in this colour - just pure and simple

Beautiful. Apparently there is a liquid silver one arriving at an OPC near to me very soon..... Is that really a £50k option? Surely not....

OP you should take a run up around Blakey Ridge if you've got time when you pick the car up. Evo shoot up there from time to time and it's made for a decent hooning. John will be sure to know the routes to take from Malton.

ellroy said: OP you should take a run up around Blakey Ridge if you've got time when you pick the car up. . Thanks ellroy - we most certainly will. We plan to spend a solid day hunting out some decent Yorkshire roads before heading to Wales. Hopefully, we'll meet some PH'ers along the way.

mhh said: Thanks ellroy - we most certainly will. We plan to spend a solid day hunting out some decent Yorkshire roads before heading to Wales. Hopefully, we'll meet some PH'ers along the way. Id very much like to show you some Yorkshire roads, we venture out most weekends. Feel free to PM me but I might dribble on your car..

tjob said: Id very much like to show you some Yorkshire roads, we venture out most weekends. Feel free to PM me but I might dribble on your car.. Emailed you but now we are delayed a week as this will be the first full wrap Paintshield have done on a 918 and they are pretty busy anyway.

congrats mhh , can I just ask how come you did not order one from launch ? its just the dealer you bought from has a rep. for taking advantage of cash rich - time poor people ! njoy the car

MRPULLHARD said: congrats mhh , can I just ask how come you did not order one from launch ? its just the dealer you bought from has a rep. for taking advantage of cash rich - time poor people ! njoy the car Fair question. I wasn't in the market when the car was launched. I don't feel taken advantage of - it's my own silly fault for not moving sooner. I justify the squandering of cash by reminding myself it is still cheaper than a P1.

Paddy_N_Murphy said: Helmsley TT ! Or Helmsley back road to York Is that the B1363 or the B1257? I'm a big fan of the Stamford Bridge to Whitby run via Malton. Bumpy in places but good, well sighted sweeping curves! ;-)

Helmsley TT is the B1257. 3 miles from my house. Great road but do not do it at weekends when it is full of bikes and police cars. Early morning or late afternoon is not so bad, but weekdays are better. Then up through Kildale to Blakey ridge (Lion inn does goodish food) and play between there and Hutton Le hole. Should then consider back across the A1 to Richmond and South through the dales. Beautiful car. I hope you have a great time.

Might want to get it detailed before it is wrapped. I spoke to Supercar Detailing who just had a blue one in and he was under the impression that all panels are painted individually and described it shocking for what these things cost. Congrats on the purchase!

mhh said: You never know.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnet_de_Passages Now that's an interesting way to bring it to play with! Good luck! Can you give me plenty warning so I can see it around please?! Enjoy!

mhh said: MRPULLHARD said: congrats mhh , can I just ask how come you did not order one from launch ? its just the dealer you bought from has a rep. for taking advantage of cash rich - time poor people ! njoy the car Fair question. I wasn't in the market when the car was launched. I don't feel taken advantage of - it's my own silly fault for not moving sooner. I justify the squandering of cash by reminding myself it is still cheaper than a P1. I like your style- I spent a fortune on a Rolex Day Date 2 on the pretext it was half the price of a gold Patek Nautilus and thus a bargain!

this car was for sale for about £400k over list , my distain for scom has just got worst. makes tom Hartley and amari look like charities !

MRPULLHARD said: this car was for sale for about £400k over list , my distain for scom has just got worst. makes tom Hartley and amari look like charities ! I'm not sure anyone's ever been forced into buying a 918...

MRPULLHARD said: this car was for sale for about £400k over list , my distain for scom has just got worst. makes tom Hartley and amari look like charities ! You mean your distain for free market economies?

gregf40 said: You mean your distain for free market economies? Car will look cheap at this price, within next 6 months imv, no other road car comes close...

Congrats OP - the silver looks stunning and would definitely be the colour I would go for. I have a friend with a black one which is also very nice...you aren't going to be disappointed with the performance...just be careful out in Wales as the police are not very lenient!

gregf40 said: MRPULLHARD said: this car was for sale for about £400k over list , my distain for scom has just got worst. makes tom Hartley and amari look like charities ! You mean your distain for free market economies? I think you both mean disdain, but crack on

OP give me a shout when you're over the Yorks moors give me a shout and I'll being the Lotus and my camera

basically these type of places see plp with money and say we can charge what we like and they will pay . at least a Porsche dealer has to invest large somes of money in their business , which justifies profits they make.

MRPULLHARD said: basically these type of places see plp with money and say we can charge what we like and they will pay . at least a Porsche dealer has to invest large somes of money in their business , which justifies profits they make. Business wants to make money, people are willing to pay, I don't see the issue. Why do you have such an objection, is it jealousy?

SCOM is a broker. They din't pay list for the car. So they make as big a margin as they can while still providing good customer service. Isn't this what all of us who work in the free market try to do? I run this analogy against what I hear politicians say during the election campaign, especially in the debates, and I wonder what planet most of them live on.

We are not brokers we bought them (all three ) We put our money where our mouth was ! Why dont you do that Mr puller and STFU and let the new owner enjoy his car !!! JWB

Eloquently put! When's the next big breakfast? I missed the last one due to being abroad...

Mid October matey ! Last one was manic 5000 plus people ! JWB

Put me down for the hog roast again!

Cool JWB

That looks fantastic. So much better looking to my eyes than the P1 and LaF. Enjoy.

johnnywishbone said: The morning run ! Malton kirkbymoreside Helmsley Stokesly Whitby (fish and chips at the magpie) Scarborough Seamer Driffieild Nth Grimston Malton !!! JWB By hec john,yu know how to treat your customers to a right fine dish,fish and chips at magpie. See yu at the classic again Edited by johnnywishbone on Friday 8th May 11:03

mhh said: I took delivery today. Lovely weather in Yorkshire. Congratulations - have a blast!

Cars in the park event Sunday?

Gone to Wales matey ! JWB

Evo triangle?

gemini said: Evo triangle? First thing tomorrow. We are just down the road. Big thanks to John, Tanya, Mark and all the team at Malton. Great service from start to finish, and generous and unexpected hospitality to boot. A pleasure to do business with and highly recommended.

How is the 918 going ?

O SydneyBridge said: How is the 918 going ? Great. I've spent 2 solid days in the car and it now has over 600 miles in the clock. I really need to drive something else now to recalibrate. I'm starting to take the performance for granted.

Do you a swap then? Just to recal!

mhh said: First thing tomorrow. We are just down the road. Big thanks to John, Tanya, Mark and all the team at Malton. Great service from start to finish, and generous and unexpected hospitality to boot. A pleasure to do business with and highly recommended. Looks like a 1960s lemans type car from that angle to me. Fabulous.

Looked great as we passed you on the triangle. (Orange 997 RS). Great way to run a new car in. Might see you around today if your still in North wales.

Saw you tonight on the M40 near Beaconsfield around 5! Wow - what a sight! Looked incredible!! Hope you're enjoying it!

....may have taken a cheeky picture!

Congratulations to the OP on the 918- looks fantastic in that colour.....what a car: http://www.questtv.co.uk/video/#4189256051001

Guam said: It was a pleasure to have it with us for a week thanks for sending it down We have two more in this week I am really developing a soft spot for the 918 Cheers Tom Thanks for a great job, Tom. Cheers, Mark

Inverted said: Looked great as we passed you on the triangle. (Orange 997 RS). Great way to run a new car in. Might see you around today if your still in North wales. Your car looked great too - I love that colour. It was an impressive sight to see the convoy with headlights flashing. We've dropped the car to its storage near Heathrow after driving the length of Wales today and now we are boarding our flight to Aus. Back in June though. Edit: I see you flashing by in this video. I didn't get out of Auto mode. . The torque from the motors is so strong. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IC740SeGP8 Edited by mhh on Tuesday 12th May 07:06

just seen a beautiful 918 spyder weissach special in white on southend seafront ! first one I have seen on the road and what a car!anyone on here?I was in its baby brother problem is I want one!lol

I spotted this beast parked outside Audleys Wood Hotel last night. I was slightly worse for wear at about 2am but it looked awesome. One of the guys I work with had his 458 Speciale there as well.

130R said: I spotted this beast parked outside Audleys Wood Hotel last night. I was slightly worse for wear at about 2am but it looked awesome. One of the guys I work with had his 458 Speciale there as well. Can't see the 918 and speciale fitting in with all that wood paneling. Carbon fibre wall panels. Hmmm

130R said: I spotted this beast parked outside Audleys Wood Hotel last night. I was slightly worse for wear at about 2am but it looked awesome. One of the guys I work with had his 458 Speciale there as well. Snap! I was there last night, they were parking up as I arrived at 9.50pm, lovely car and a nice chap to boot.

We've been here for a week (Goodwood etc) and are heading home tomorrow. A PHer suggested Audleys for its discreet location for Goodwood and it's been ideal. I've needed a couple of service items done so proximity to Reading has been a bonus. Less than 2 weeks of total driving time since delivery and better than 2,000miles already. It's a very useable car. Edited by mhh on Thursday 2nd July 07:22

Stunning car. One of a fleet now sold from Malton.

Awesome car-and for me preferable to a P1 or La Ferrari.....engineering perfection

mhh said: We've been here for a week (Goodwood etc) and are heading home tomorrow. A PHer suggested Audleys for its discreet location for Goodwood and it's been ideal. I've needed a couple of service items done so proximity to Reading has been a bonus. Less than 2 weeks of total driving time since delivery and better than 2,000miles already. It's a very useable car. Edited by mhh on Thursday 2nd July 07:22 Glad you liked the hotel(I recommended it), I stayed the first night of my honeymoon there (despite living ten mins away) and it seemed a suitable place for such a car - and you managed to park next to the front door as well.. Despite being close to the motorway and Basingstoke, it seems to be in the middle of nowhere and obviously close to reading as well. Hope you enjoyed Goodwood as well

Thanks SB. Yes, Goodwood was fantastic.

mhh said: Thanks SB. Yes, Goodwood was fantastic. Awesome car OP, how are you getting on with it? Hate to be pedantic but your profile states you own a Mercedes 650S Spider, I think that's a typo

Now that's a proper job

It's now more than 2 years since I took delivery so I thought I'd update this thread. The car is now showing 16,000 miles - Reading tell me it's the highest mileage car they look after. It's been very reliable - only a few minor campaign items and nothing reported by me. I've mainly used the car for touring on the continent plus some alpine driving as well as trips to North Wales and Scotland. It's an excellent tourer partly due to a decent boot with a fitted Rimowa XL case and garment bags behind the seats. It's pretty firm and noisy (in a good way) compared to say a Turbo but it brings sense of occasion to every drive. Truthfully, I'm not sure what I could replace it with that would do the job as well. Edited by mhh on Wednesday 16th August 07:30

Safe in the knowledge you are probably only one of a few who actually make use and experience these cars, rather than locking them in a shed.

Especially as you live the other side of the world to the car...

mhh said: It's now more than 2 years since I took delivery so I thought I'd update this thread. The car is now showing 16,000 miles - Reading tell me it's the highest mileage car they look after. It's been very reliable - only a few minor campaign items and nothing reported by me. I've mainly used the car for touring on the continent plus some alpine driving as well as trips to North Wales and Scotland. It's an excellent tourer partly due to a decent boot with a fitted Rimowa XL case and garment bags behind the seats. It's pretty firm and noisy (in a good way) compared to say a Turbo but it brings sense of occasion to every drive. Truthfully, I'm not sure what I could replace it with that would do the job as well. Edited by mhh on Wednesday 16th August 07:30 OPC Reading are the last people I would let loose on any car but unfortunately they are the only ones that can service the 918. I would suggest you check the car very carefully for damage before/after they look at it.

Reading looked after my 918 for 7000 miles/2 years, also also have worked on my R and 924CGT (along with Porsche Edinburgh). In my experience they have been very good, and more than helpful. (Same can be said for Edinburgh). mhh - there is not a comparable road car!

mhh said: It's now more than 2 years since I took delivery so I thought I'd update this thread. The car is now showing 16,000 miles - Reading tell me it's the highest mileage car they look after. It's been very reliable - only a few minor campaign items and nothing reported by me. I've mainly used the car for touring on the continent plus some alpine driving as well as trips to North Wales and Scotland. It's an excellent tourer partly due to a decent boot with a fitted Rimowa XL case and garment bags behind the seats. It's pretty firm and noisy (in a good way) compared to say a Turbo but it brings sense of occasion to every drive. Truthfully, I'm not sure what I could replace it with that would do the job as well. Edited by mhh on Wednesday 16th August 07:30 So glad that you have driven the car the way that it was built for. Thanks again for holding the tickets for Goodwood for me and my friend. Now that the PCA have announced the dates for Rennsport Reunion. Will you be attending. My friends in LA have booked loads of rooms and villas in Carmel and Monterey. It's going to be an amazing event. Can't wait.

Thread revival time. I haven't seen my 918 for 2 years due to Covid travel bans in Australia. At last our leaders have announced we can go abroad again. I've been reduced to keeping an eye on the car via the Porsche Connect app while the excellent folk at my storage move it on its tyres occasionally. I'd like to sneak in a visit before Christmas (doubtful) and a road trip to Cap Ferrat in March if all goes well. Edited by mhh on Wednesday 27th October 04:55

hopefully some road trips to look forward to in the near future - absence makes the heart grow fonder ...

10 years on and I've still got the car. Other brands have caught up on performance but the 918 is still my favourite car. The last decent drive was last year when touring with others from Munich to Monaco and back via northern Italy. Now showing 26,000 miles but still feels new every time I get back in it. 10 years is a fair stint but I can't think of a replacement with the breadth of capabilities. Edited by mhh on Friday 18th April 03:08

Lovely thing, incredible progress to think a hypercar such as this now offers power and performance somewhere between that of a 296 and a sf90.

Love that. You hardly see them about, it must have been at least a couple of years since I last saw one. Well, you can't get accused of flipping it.

such good looking cars - great to hear that you are still enjoying it

Good change of plate too. Still lovely.

You've been spotted in North Wales by YouTuber SeenThroughGlass, he's posted you on his insta stories this morning The car looks lovely in the Welsh sun!

DannyScene said: You've been spotted in North Wales by YouTuber SeenThroughGlass, he's posted you on his insta stories this morning The car looks lovely in the Welsh sun! Thanks. I had 3 days in fantastic weather. Those Welsh roads…

mhh said: Thanks. I had 3 days in fantastic weather. Those Welsh roads… They really are incredible up around Snowdonia, I enjoyed them in my diesel Fiesta, I can only imagine how fun they are in your steed!

First time i've seen this thread and wow, cracking you've kept it for 10 years and enjoy it properly! I scarcely have the means to run my 911 but i've been lucky enough to drive a 918 Spyder on a few occasions and its safe to say those memories will be forever scorched in my mind! I found the width of them, in combination of being LHD, a small challenge for the first 10 minutes but after that i was completely smitten. I found none of the reviews really mention the noise they make as a plus point, so it was a surprise to me just how good it sounded, the rest i found 'typically Porsche', steering feel/ turn in, solid and reliable and just giving you the confidence to enjoy it. What a car. I wish you many more happy miles in it!

More excellent work Seems like an age ago when you bought it.

Thanks for the kind words all. I’m home in Australia now but I’ll be back for Goodwood FoS so I’ll give it another run then. Screensaver is courtesy of the Elan Valley. Edited by mhh on Thursday 8th May 13:59

You were spotted up at Pale Hall by a couple of guys from our local Porsche Group. They were most excited!

AB said: You were spotted up at Pale Hall by a couple of guys from our local Porsche Group. They were most excited! That place is a veritable car magnet. The owner is well into his motors the staff assured me. I saw a convoy of Porsches heading north near Betws-y-Coed. Much mutual flashing of lights. I was tempted to turn around and chase them! Edited by mhh on Thursday 8th May 14:27