Need Help: PPI in North Miami
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I would have told him to **** up a tree right then, or at least driven the pile back to him after the PPI
There was a 964 in FL I wanted to buy for my wife, had a friend check it our for me and upon his report, I asked the dealer if he could bring it to a certain place for a PPI (close to him I might add). Selling dealer said no and said he would only take it to "his" trusted shop. As much as I wanted the car, I wished him luck and never looked back. Best decision I made, I don't need the headaches.
As you said, you learnt a lot through this experience and you'll eventually find what you are looking for. Good luck.
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As you said, you learnt a lot through this experience and you'll eventually find what you are looking for. Good luck.
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If anyone can provide any leads, I would greatly appreciate it. I just paid for the 1 year membership, but I can not post on the WTB section yet. I'm looking to buy real soon because my bank already funded me the money for the car. I need to purchase a car within the next two weeks or I'll have to restart the loan process again =(
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If anyone can provide any leads, I would greatly appreciate it. I just paid for the 1 year membership, but I can not post on the WTB section yet. I'm looking to buy real soon because my bank already funded me the money for the car. I need to purchase a car within the next two weeks or I'll have to restart the loan process again =(
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Here is my $0.02... Since you are paying for the PPI, you should be the one selecting the shop based on your research and comfort level. Obviously, it has to be within a reasonable driving distance, but it usually is not an issue. If the selling dealer has an objection to this, it is a red flag and you should walk. An honest dealer with nothing to hide (I know, huge oxymoron) should not have an issue with that, even if the PPI is done at a competing shop.
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WTB section is a bit slow, most folks post in the Vehicle Marketplace section. Better to restart the process with your bank than buy a rat's nest, stay on course and do your due diligence.
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WTB section is a bit slow, most folks post in the Vehicle Marketplace section. Better to restart the process with your bank than buy a rat's nest, stay on course and do your due diligence.
Also never owned a Porsche. First time driving one was yesterday during the test drive.
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I definitely don't want to buy the wrong car. I don't mind buying one that needs work, but I don't want to hit $40k if the car is not pristine. I appreciate you for helping me re-valuate this concept.
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That's the issue with these calendar distance photos. You can't tell much but the paint. From when the photos of this car was originally taken, the air box already went missing! Stressful learning curve but now I know better.
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Kevin, what's up. Just found and read through this post. Sorry you had to deal with a bunch of crooks but at least you came out on top. Sure you lost $500 but look at it as an educational experience which will prove very valuable as you enter into the Porsche world. Lots of help here. That car will sit on that lot. No one in their right mind will pay up for that. Most if not all of us when we see it in person, if we are rational individuals, will walk away. I actually feel like calling the dealer just to f**k with them :-D
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Kevin, what's up. Just found and read through this post. Sorry you had to deal with a bunch of crooks but at least you came out on top. Sure you lost $500 but look at it as an educational experience which will prove very valuable as you enter into the Porsche world. Lots of help here. That car will sit on that lot. No one in their right mind will pay up for that. Most if not all of us when we see it in person, if we are rational individuals, will walk away. I actually feel like calling the dealer just to f**k with them :-D
Valuable lesson. I treat the PPI inspection as a crash course to learning about the 964. I'm also glad I was with the tech each step of the way. I just wish I wasn't so tired. Landed at 830AM EST and flew back at 930 PM EST. The search must go on!
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Car wasn't average. It was way below average. A 20k car at best trying to be flipped for 45k. If a dealer has something to hide (most do), then they won't send detailed close up pictures even if you request. Private sale is the way to go!
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What a joke that these clowns consider Parkhaus1 to be their biggest competitor. This Kessler company sells expensive cars a few of which happen to be Porsches. Parkhaus1 lives and breathes the marque; sales, service, restoration, parts, detailing and storage. Using a baseball analogy, Parkhaus is the major leagues; Kessler would be a single A farm team.