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Old 12-15-2014, 10:59 PM
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Private party is advertising a Cayman with 11,000 miles. He is only owner, but is upfront saying car was a Porsche dealer loaner before he bought it. He likes car but is trimming back on cars he has. I have never bought a demo or loaner and am nervous about buying a car with history as dealer loaner (many different drivers). Car is still under warranty but I don't want an unusual amount of problems so would appreciate experiences anyone has had with Porsche loaner cars. I will try to talk to dealer about car, but any particular things to look at or for on such a car?? Thank you
Old 12-15-2014, 11:23 PM
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It was a loaner, not a rental car and as such it's been driven by other Porsche owners. Get a PPI but I wouldn't worry about it being a loaner car originally.
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I would not be too concerned about it either.
I think my '06 CS may have been either a loaner or demonstrator car as it was in the dealer's possession for about 7 months before it had a 1st owner recorded on CarFax.
Now as it is nearing 9 years old (only 25K miles tho) I see no signs of abuse or premature wear problems.
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Thank you for feedback and I will get the PPI. Dennis
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My CR had 3 previous owners, one being a Porsche dealership. Car was priced accordingly and I'm not overly worried.
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Thank you also for feedback Sven 76.



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