JMS
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Hi all,
I regretfully sold my 997 911 just over a year ago due to price increase and lack of use (wfh), and my kids had got too tall for the back.
I’m now looking for a Granturismo S MC shift to replace it. Budget of 30k.
Her indoors has clearly stated I’m not allowed to run a winter snotter alongside it. (Family car is an XC90)
I have found a 2012 pre-facelift, 4.7 with MC shift on 37k miles within budget, which I am viewing on Saturday.
It has carbon fibre interior trim and black, part alcantara seats.
Also has CF door handles, mirrors, spoiler
I have also found a specialist place local to me for a PPI.
Questions:
1- At 37k miles, how much clutch life should I expect (I know this can be read via diagnostic)? I have seen reports of 30% wear at this mileage. Does this sound about right or does it vary wildly depending if it has ever been a city car?
2- How can I tell if it has Skyhook?
Is the exhaust going to be valved with a sport button (or is that button related to skyhook?)
3- Please could someone explain service intervals for spark plugs? Are they changed at every major service? (Major was done in December 600 miles ago).
4- At 37k should I budget for new brakes soon? (I understand this depends on use, but also aware it’s a heavy car).
5- What kind of cost should I allow for brakes? Front only or all?
6- As it will be my only car, it will see rain, how much should I budget for corrosion-proofing? (ACF-50 or similar)
7- how inconvenient (wide) are the doors for public parking spaces with a rear passenger?
8- were heated seats standard?
9- I’ve checked specialist sellers stock (dicky & nuvolari) but there is nothing in budget that tickles my fancy. Is this a bad thing? (as in they would have bought this car if it were good)
sorry for such a long list of questions- I intend to scrutinise the paperwork before being seduced by the engine note/test drive.
Thanks in advance.
James (midlands based if anyone has similar for sale)
I regretfully sold my 997 911 just over a year ago due to price increase and lack of use (wfh), and my kids had got too tall for the back.
I’m now looking for a Granturismo S MC shift to replace it. Budget of 30k.
Her indoors has clearly stated I’m not allowed to run a winter snotter alongside it. (Family car is an XC90)
I have found a 2012 pre-facelift, 4.7 with MC shift on 37k miles within budget, which I am viewing on Saturday.
It has carbon fibre interior trim and black, part alcantara seats.
Also has CF door handles, mirrors, spoiler
I have also found a specialist place local to me for a PPI.
Questions:
1- At 37k miles, how much clutch life should I expect (I know this can be read via diagnostic)? I have seen reports of 30% wear at this mileage. Does this sound about right or does it vary wildly depending if it has ever been a city car?
2- How can I tell if it has Skyhook?
Is the exhaust going to be valved with a sport button (or is that button related to skyhook?)
3- Please could someone explain service intervals for spark plugs? Are they changed at every major service? (Major was done in December 600 miles ago).
4- At 37k should I budget for new brakes soon? (I understand this depends on use, but also aware it’s a heavy car).
5- What kind of cost should I allow for brakes? Front only or all?
6- As it will be my only car, it will see rain, how much should I budget for corrosion-proofing? (ACF-50 or similar)
7- how inconvenient (wide) are the doors for public parking spaces with a rear passenger?
8- were heated seats standard?
9- I’ve checked specialist sellers stock (dicky & nuvolari) but there is nothing in budget that tickles my fancy. Is this a bad thing? (as in they would have bought this car if it were good)
sorry for such a long list of questions- I intend to scrutinise the paperwork before being seduced by the engine note/test drive.
Thanks in advance.
James (midlands based if anyone has similar for sale)
