Looking at buying a 968
02-11-2017, 08:40 AM
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I got the same results, too. Not too sure of their reputation. Definitely would be getting some vehicle history.
02-11-2017, 10:35 AM
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02-11-2017, 12:31 PM
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the red car looks like it has some overspray on the drivers side fender welt and there may be a little delamination of the hatch also on the driver side. the bottom of the hood looks a bit smoked also but that could be anything.
pix are kinda fuzzy
pix are kinda fuzzy
02-24-2017, 08:54 PM
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Jeff - is the vin search tool you used available to all and if so can your share what you used? Thanks
03-06-2017, 08:54 PM
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Although $10-$15k is not a huge sum of money in the Porsche world, I would highly recommend looking at any 968 in person prior to buying. Learn from my mistakes. http://www.project968.org/the-start-of-ownership/
I wouldn't write it off completely if the dealer is a bit shady, unless the transaction is not in person.
Good Luck!
I wouldn't write it off completely if the dealer is a bit shady, unless the transaction is not in person.
Good Luck!
04-10-2017, 11:37 PM
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I think I got it
Hi Bill,
Well, the stack of maintenance records is obvious. You'll want to see a timing/balance belt replacement within the last 4 years. Then the usual stuff. Check the clutch, tires, brakes. Look at the carfax, look for paintwork, accident history. Check that the sunroof works, A/C, no warning lights. Run through the accessories.
If you are interested in how the car compares production-wise post the last 3 of the VIN and I'll look it up for you.
These are great and rare cars. You won't be disappointed.
Jeff
Well, the stack of maintenance records is obvious. You'll want to see a timing/balance belt replacement within the last 4 years. Then the usual stuff. Check the clutch, tires, brakes. Look at the carfax, look for paintwork, accident history. Check that the sunroof works, A/C, no warning lights. Run through the accessories.
If you are interested in how the car compares production-wise post the last 3 of the VIN and I'll look it up for you.
These are great and rare cars. You won't be disappointed.
Jeff
Thanks for all your help Jeff and Rennlist people.
04-11-2017, 10:32 AM
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No charge. You can find much of the roll up data on 968register.org
I built the databases and they are on my desktop so they aren't public.
Jeff