CPO???
12-03-2018, 06:43 PM
#2
But no, if it were me, I'd look to buy from a fellow enthusiast who was a meticulous owner and worry less about finding a CPO.
12-03-2018, 06:50 PM
#3
Burning Brakes
There’s a separate forum for the GT4’s:
https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4-235/
I think you’re going to get varying opinions on wether or not CPO is important.
My personal preference would to buy a car that is CPO as it gives me piece of mind.
As vbb stated there’s plenty of GT4’s listed here on Rennlist that are enthusiast owned and they seem to be priced well below what dealers are selling CPO cars for - you could take those savings and buy a third party warranty for piece of mind.
https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4-235/
I think you’re going to get varying opinions on wether or not CPO is important.
My personal preference would to buy a car that is CPO as it gives me piece of mind.
As vbb stated there’s plenty of GT4’s listed here on Rennlist that are enthusiast owned and they seem to be priced well below what dealers are selling CPO cars for - you could take those savings and buy a third party warranty for piece of mind.
12-03-2018, 07:43 PM
#4
Instructor
I'd probably look for a CPO GT4 just because of their 3rd gear failures. If you're going to track it then it would give you peace of mind a little further down the road. If you're not concerned about that and can "self insure" for events like that then CPO might not be for you. You have to weigh the pros and cons based on your situation.
12-03-2018, 10:24 PM
#5
Drifting
Depends on the car, owner, past and intended use. I would not get a CPO just for the 3rd gear issue as the issue effects a build range (if anything, stay out of the build range) or buy one with a replaced transmission.
I understand CPO costs the dealer $2800. If CPO were essentially free to the buyer, of course, take it. But dealers price it into the car. For many owners who buy low/lower mile cars and don’t put dd type miles on cars, it’s not a great value.
I understand CPO costs the dealer $2800. If CPO were essentially free to the buyer, of course, take it. But dealers price it into the car. For many owners who buy low/lower mile cars and don’t put dd type miles on cars, it’s not a great value.
12-03-2018, 10:44 PM
#6
CPO is almost always better than no CPO.
Prices at dealers are asking prices...find a car you like and make a fair/reasonable offer and be prepared to walk away. There are plenty of GT4s available at GREAT prices now. Remember, even when brand new Porsche under-priced the cars by at least $10k-$15k, so buying one now at less than MSRP is the bargain of the century. If you doubt me you haven't driven one yet.
In my humble and well-informed opinion, the 3rd-gear tranny issue is a non-issue. Porsche will do the right thing and replace these trannys even out of warranty.
Prices at dealers are asking prices...find a car you like and make a fair/reasonable offer and be prepared to walk away. There are plenty of GT4s available at GREAT prices now. Remember, even when brand new Porsche under-priced the cars by at least $10k-$15k, so buying one now at less than MSRP is the bargain of the century. If you doubt me you haven't driven one yet.
In my humble and well-informed opinion, the 3rd-gear tranny issue is a non-issue. Porsche will do the right thing and replace these trannys even out of warranty.