Newbie 991 Purchase Woes.. need help!
04-08-2023, 09:22 AM
#16
I would somewhat agree
But would be fine with something from orl!no north (ie carfax indicates ownership in those areas). Parts of Florida are very isolated from storms and almost all vehicles are garaged.
I would never look at a car near miami. Hialeah has the majority of chop shops in the US.
I would never look at a car near miami. Hialeah has the majority of chop shops in the US.
Last edited by Bud Taylor; 04-08-2023 at 09:23 AM.
04-08-2023, 09:30 AM
#17
I would disagree
And say that cpo cars are more likely to have issues than private purchase because they are largely procured at auction with no service history. Also, up to 3 body panels can be destroyed (think front clip). I would pick a private individual first, a dealership second and carmax third. I think you would have as much luck at a 911 specialty shop as a Porsche dealer and they may even be more honest regarding condition.
More interesting is your lack or choice between a cab or hardtop. Have you driven both ? Is this your first sports car ? If so, spectacular choice but take your time and drive a few. Prices are only getting better each time there is a fed rate hike.
More interesting is your lack or choice between a cab or hardtop. Have you driven both ? Is this your first sports car ? If so, spectacular choice but take your time and drive a few. Prices are only getting better each time there is a fed rate hike.
If you don't know what you're looking for, and can't inspect it yourself, I would stick with a higher price and dealership CPO cars, which is no guarantee, but it protects you. Otherwise, there is lots of risk involved in buying a Porsche sight unseen, as a recent GT3 RS buyer just learned, even with a "PPI". (see GT3 RS forum for details)
Last edited by Bud Taylor; 04-08-2023 at 09:33 AM.
04-09-2023, 08:06 PM
#18
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If all come back with a great PPI, which one do you buy? Get a PPI on that one and see what it looks like. If it’s good then you are done. Narrow down the cars based on options and color and mileage and come up with a priority list.
04-09-2023, 10:05 PM
#19
Intermediate
Agree with recommendations for CPO cars… have been driving Porsches for 50 years… went to a dealer last year to test drive a Grey Carrera when a Miami Blue 997.2 pulled into the lot… gorgeous- told the salesman I wanted to buy it, but wasn’t allowed to test it since they hadn’t inspected it yet… they did however let me sit inside- with the engine off… I came back 2 days later with a check… because it was a CPO, and the dealer had a good reputation, I just wasn’t worried about the condition of the car (yes, of course, I drove it first)… and so now it is one year later and I have zero problems with the car… and it still remains with CPO warranty… and it’s still gorgeous… doesn’t get better than that…
