MainDaneGT3

Dear all

I am to test drive Grey 2014 GT3. It has 1300 miles and have got new front bumper and lights since first owner bumped in to Toyota. Car also got paint job. They want to sell at reduced price so I can save a bit of money. It has all the gadgets like ceramics, red dials etc. Its a $165,000 dollar GT3. Looks great. Question to all is: would you guys buy this car knowing it has been repaired? I have all documentation (carfax) and dealer is standing 100% by the car etc. Dealer also told me about the engine change and the extended warranty by Porsche USA.

All advice would be welcome since I have not signed papers yet.

Thanks

shapiroeric

What's the discount off MSRP?...When you say car got paint job, the whole car?....a hit requiring a new bumper AND lights is more than a bump....I think it all depends on the price....

997rs4.0

How big was the repair bill? Gives you a good indication on what kind of incident the car was in.

MainDaneGT3

I think its around $20-25K of the $165,000...

SamFromTX

What else was painted? If bumper only, no issues but more than that, I would be hesitant.

shapiroeric

With that amount off I would call it an accident and not a bump....

SamFromTX

You need to know the extent of damage. This is a serious discount and bumpers/lights only wouldn't even change the price.

MainDaneGT3

As per the repair order the bumper and hood... to do color matching. High end repair shop in LA and I have seen the work. Looks OK from what I can see. They did replace headlamp which was $2600. So bumper was $6300... I got report from dealer on alignment and it was spot on... Again, would it be a mess to get rid of this with all this history...

ATXGT3

^^Agree. Need to have structure inspected--need to get under it on a lift.

There are others out there without 'history' so for me not worth it.

carcommander

Too many stories. You will have a hard time selling it when the time comes. High MSRP cars bring less at resale as well. My '15 was 141K.

mainly

have any pics of the car before the repairs? ask for them, they probably have them.

SunnySD

You could lease it.

KenU

Pass

991 3Turbo

Where you located?

bronson7

Be careful. There are other used ones out there and more to be had after the RS comes out.