4 x Brand New 991.2 GT2 RS Vandalized at Dealer Lot - how to proceed?
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After reading this thread I have started getting some feelers out to help you find what you want at MSRP...do you have a color preference? If I can hook you up you will get a PM and if not good luck in your search and thanks for posting.
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That's very kind of you. White/Black/Yellow will work. I'm easy. Thank you Bob.
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carfax
Carfax only has relationships with some insurance companies (not all). 98 % of their repair data comes from states selling your info or police reports.
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I don’t know about you but I’ve never once asked if a brand new car I’m buying had incurred any damage (maybe I should). But there’s a reasonable expectation that when a consumer purchases a new vehicle that has never been registered that it’s also never been repainted/repaired. However, I know for a fact that new cars arrive damaged all the time at the port and there’s a QC process in place to repair the damage usually before the vehicle is transported to the dealer. Not sure how that’s communicated to the buyer, if it is, depending on the extent of damage. For a situation like this, I can’t imagine a dealership would ever risk not disclosing the damage since it occurred post PDI. The implications (legal, financial, rep) if they didn’t and it was later discovered would be devastating. In any case, I was specifically told, “We are obligated to disclose this and while it’s not our style of business we could not hide it even if we wanted to.” There may be some dollar amount of repair that when exceeded requires disclosure but I can’t say for sure. So essentially someone will buy the car and be told it’s been repainted. However, following the logic, the car won’t be flagged in carfax and so the onus would then be on the buyer to disclose this to subsequent buyers should the car ever get sold again (assuming the subsequent buyer asked the right questions).
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Disclosure of damage repair to an unsold car during the transportation and pre delivery process is all predicated by state laws. Know your state laws and act accordingly to protect your interests.
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^^I'd be interested to know what the disclosure laws are here in CA, but I understand there are a fair number of 'small' issues taken care of at the port. I think GT3 engine replacement was one of these.
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Originally Posted by 96redLT4
^^I'd be interested to know what the disclosure laws are here in CA, but I understand there are a fair number of 'small' issues taken care of at the port. I think GT3 engine replacement was one of these.
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I think that’s a great idea.
#85
Burning Brakes
Very interesting. I for one never questioned a dealer for any damage or even a carfax for a new car. I also feel that vroomz perhaps has a point of why the dealer decided to pay for repairs. I hope they disclose w/o being asked.
And yes, the OP deserves an apology.
And yes, the OP deserves an apology.
#86
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Going to take more than paint to help these GT2 RSs
https://jalopnik.com/porsche-911-gt2...ign=2019-03-20
https://jalopnik.com/porsche-911-gt2...ign=2019-03-20
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Holy cow! I was there in winter of 2018 and they let a guy go- I wanted to order a Turbo and the guy who let me test drive a used one (went with me) was later let go...I wonder if it was this guy. I'll read on...
#88
Burning Brakes
Alright everyone, take a step back and think about this, we are considering whether or not we would pay $50K OVER FOR A BRAND NEW DAMAGED CAR? ARE WE INSANE? The answer is simply NO NO NO!
I agree the cars are amazing, bug jeez, we all need to have some dignity and use logic.
I agree the cars are amazing, bug jeez, we all need to have some dignity and use logic.