peterg1965
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Dec 22, 2007
- Messages
- 1,144
- Location
- Lancashire
- Car
- 2019 Audi Q7, 2018 Mini Cooper S, 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster S
I have been absent for a while, at least in posting terms, but I have been popping back on a frequent basis to see what has been happening. I heard that MBClub was starting a ‘Beetle chapter’!
Since I sold my CLK55 last year I haven’t really had another toy, I did consider an M5 at one point but the running costs would have been too great (at the time!). I bought and ran an Octavia vRS TDI for a few months earlier this year ( surprisingly good), but have been looking for another ‘special’ car. I did consider an SL500, ordered then cancelled a new Z4, but eventually I was seduced by Stuttgarts finest.
Inspired by Palmballs’ thread with his new Beetle...I thought I would share with you my latest acquisition
It’s a “sensible” four wheel drive, perfect for the oncoming winter months. There are a few ‘unsensible’ things about it; PSE for one and the 355bhp flat six another.
I started off looking for a 996 C4S Cab, but ended up with a 997. I drove a couple of C2S Cabs, came close to buying a silver C2S but decided I wanted a dark colour. This one ticked the vast majority of boxes; 2006 Carrera 4S Cab in Basalt Black with black leather, it had a factory hardtop (rare for a 997 cab), C4S Cab, manual box, PSE, PCM2.1, Sports Seats, rear park assist, 19” Sport Designs, heated seats, embossed headrests, rain sensor/auto wipers, multi function wheel and top tint. The only addition I would have liked was Sports Chrono.
I went down the OPC route, more expensive but worth it for the peace of mind and the two year OPC warranty. This car had over £4200 in prep, major service, discs/pads all round, RMS changed and new clutch. It’s a 56 plate, 29000 mile car.
It may not be 997 Gen 2 Turbo territory (like Andrew's) but I am looking forward to my first foray into Pork ownership.
Here she is, a few pictures taken in the showroom and a few from the Pork OPC advert. To say I am looking forward to collecting it would be an understatement. I pick it up in 8 days time.
Since I sold my CLK55 last year I haven’t really had another toy, I did consider an M5 at one point but the running costs would have been too great (at the time!). I bought and ran an Octavia vRS TDI for a few months earlier this year ( surprisingly good), but have been looking for another ‘special’ car. I did consider an SL500, ordered then cancelled a new Z4, but eventually I was seduced by Stuttgarts finest.
Inspired by Palmballs’ thread with his new Beetle...I thought I would share with you my latest acquisition
It’s a “sensible” four wheel drive, perfect for the oncoming winter months. There are a few ‘unsensible’ things about it; PSE for one and the 355bhp flat six another.
I started off looking for a 996 C4S Cab, but ended up with a 997. I drove a couple of C2S Cabs, came close to buying a silver C2S but decided I wanted a dark colour. This one ticked the vast majority of boxes; 2006 Carrera 4S Cab in Basalt Black with black leather, it had a factory hardtop (rare for a 997 cab), C4S Cab, manual box, PSE, PCM2.1, Sports Seats, rear park assist, 19” Sport Designs, heated seats, embossed headrests, rain sensor/auto wipers, multi function wheel and top tint. The only addition I would have liked was Sports Chrono.
I went down the OPC route, more expensive but worth it for the peace of mind and the two year OPC warranty. This car had over £4200 in prep, major service, discs/pads all round, RMS changed and new clutch. It’s a 56 plate, 29000 mile car.
It may not be 997 Gen 2 Turbo territory (like Andrew's) but I am looking forward to my first foray into Pork ownership.
Here she is, a few pictures taken in the showroom and a few from the Pork OPC advert. To say I am looking forward to collecting it would be an understatement. I pick it up in 8 days time.
looks lovely.
Thanks all.
