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Old Jun 8, 2022 | 05:46 PM
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Looking at purchasing a 2018 911 with only 3400 miles. I've heard different opinions that the car could have to little miles, not driven enough and could run into dried seal issues, etc.
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Old Jun 8, 2022 | 06:03 PM
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I wouldn't worry about it with a car so young.
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Old Jun 8, 2022 | 06:07 PM
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^ this

dry seals and such are more of a concern for a low-mile 993 not a 2018 991.2.
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Old Jun 8, 2022 | 06:14 PM
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I purchased my my 2017 991.2 on June 2021. It had 4000 miles. No problems.
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Old Jun 8, 2022 | 06:16 PM
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dried seals, not really.

moisture in the oil, condensation causing rust, yeah sure.

short starts sooting up the oil, especially if it's some misguided owner who starts the car every 2 weeks for 5 minutes "to get the oil flowing" ? big problem. but that's more of an owner problem than a storage problem.
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Old Jun 8, 2022 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Bhanft
Looking at purchasing a 2018 911 with only 3400 miles. I've heard different opinions that the car could have to little miles, not driven enough and could run into dried seal issues, etc.
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It’s a 2018 not a 1918. Not much to worry about on something probably not even 4 years old. If it’s a good price you should be buying it immediately, because good deals do not last in today’s market.
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Old Jun 8, 2022 | 09:52 PM
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My 2018 991.2 CS has 5,500 miles on her and no issues at all.

Agree with an earlier comment about low miles 993 etc.

Good luck with your purchase. She’s a beast!!
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Old Jun 9, 2022 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Bhanft
Looking at purchasing a 2018 911 with only 3400 miles. I've heard different opinions that the car could have to little miles, not driven enough and could run into dried seal issues, etc.
Thoughts?
On 9/8/22 a 2018 Carmine Red 991.2 GTS popped up. About 12,000 miles, big warranty and well optioned. Ut is locared in MD. I know the owner and he is meticulous about his cars. Check it out!
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Not at all. I bought my 2013 S back in 2020 with only 8800 miles on it and it's 100% perfect! If it was a 1980 911 then I would be worried about dried seals.
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no problem
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I would have to know where the car has been.

Is it being sold by a dealer or private sale?

Is there service history?

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