My used car warranty doesn't cover lack of smartphone connectivity. Is this fair?

The PCM (Porsche Communication Management) system in my recently purchased 997.2 is quite capable of interfacing with a smartphone, but it doesn't. I'm told by a Porsche main dealer that it probably just...

Is a Porsche 997 a good long term investment?

I'm thinking about buying a 2009 Porsche Carrera 2 3.8S (Gen 2 997). A good example with low miles seems to be selling for about £50,000. How would you rate this as a longer term investment (my thinking...

Buying a used sports car - 911 or F-Type?

I am thinking of buying a used sports car. Either a 2009 Porsche Carrera S (DFI engine) Cabrio or a 2013 Jaguar F-Type S. The 911 is £45k with 26,000 miles and manual from a well respected independent...

Porsche service history missing - what can I do?

I bought a used Porsche 911 (2009) via part exchange from a dealer recently, it was advertised as having a full Porsche service history. At the time of the purchase the dealer couldn't locate the service...

Rejected warranty claim - what are my options?

I bought a used Porsche 911 and as part of the deal got a three year extended warranty with the car. Since then the engine has developed a problem and the warranty firm claims the service history is incomplete....

Is a 4WD Carrera better than a RWD Carrera with winter tyres in the snow?

Which has better road-holding in the snow: a 911 Carrera 4WD without winter tyres, or a Carrera RWD with winter tyres?

Buying a sports car as an investment

I have always wanted an Aston Martin and the V8 Vantage is affordable. I want the car to be an investment and to depreciate as little as possible. I have been offered an 18,000 mile 05 model for £43,000....

Porschy and best

I currently have a BMW Z4 coupe (57 - Dec 2007, 3.0 Sport manual, FSH, 44k), which I would like to change. I recently drove the new Z4 35i and was unimpressed. I probably will buy a Porsche Boxter S that...

My friend's Porsche 997 4S' clutch has failed twice in 10,000 miles - how can he get it repaired under warranty?

A pal of mine is now on his third new Porsche, a second generation 997 4S Cabriolet. It's about two years old, bought brand new from a main agent and it's driven by his wife. The clutch has failed twice...

Sixty grand tourer

I'm in the fortunate position to be able to spend £50k-£60k on a sports car which will be our third car and therefore used only as a treat. Ideally, I'd like to buy something that won't depreciate too...