gearFX

I've found a CPO car with the features I'm looking for, but the window sticker says "PCNA Display Vehicle" and when I run the VIN, it says "Press vehicle" (which may mean the same thing?). When I inquired about its history, the dealer told me it was used at auto show(s) and driven by a factory rep in Atlanta.

Does this mean it was possibly abused? (Even though it is CPO, should I run away as far as I can?) Has anybody here had a good experience with one of these display/press cars?

Dewinator

Go for it, it'll be fine.


Probably most of the press guys reviewing it didn't do launch control 50 times in a row without a break.

Or did they?

LexVan

Get a very good price. Get out of it a month or two before the CPO expires.

STG

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/9144...s-vehicle.html

I would NOT buy one

shellbmb

How many miles are on the car? 7mt or PDK? You can always get a PPI done and even an engine report to help you make a decision. Has it been registered before? If not, then carfax is probably no help even though carfax is not perfect anyways.

TorqueChap

Run, don't walk.

Carsly

If you're the type that would buy a former rental car then have at it.

Just keep in mind this rental was undoubtedly subject to some hooning, may not have been broken in properly and, don't forget, the 'renters' in this case didn't pay a plug nickel to drive the car.

Not my cup of tea, at any price.

DerekS

I bought mine CPO, it was labeled a "Launch Vehicle."

What's that mean?

German_Saint

"Launch Vehicle" is a PCNA preset build that they use to introduce new models to dealers often times with lots of equipment and some new features they are trying to push.

silvertige

Negatory, no way, now how.

neurotic

Only if it comes with a 10 year CPO & they throw in GT3 RS for good faith.

Milehigh981

I'll add my no way, no how. When I was young, dad bought a used car from Avis, trying to save some cash, as money was tight. What a headache - Never again. Press cars are likely treated worse, so I'd pass.

thomnellie

In principle, low mileage used vehicles are the smart way to buy, because you avoid paying the huge first year depreciation. I've purchased one year old single owner leased and fleet vehicles that have been fine. However, I've never done this with a Porsche. If you go ahead, look for a large discount over showroom fresh. My previous one year old used purchases were at a 24% discount over new.

Hurricane

I have a launch vehicle - no regrets. Had tons of options on it and the price was right! Love it!

Tcc1999

"Used at Auto Shows and driven by a factory rep. in Atlanta". Uhh, how many times have we heard this line (and how would a salesman know this to be true). Maybe it was, but the factory rep shows up at dealership and lets the sales guys take it out - and I think we all know how much they care for the cars they drive. A launch car is great as long as you understand exactly what you are buying into. It may have been driven hard or it may not have. Parts may have been prematurely worn or damaged or they may not have. You can't know this so the associated risks should be reflective of what you are willing to pay. Plus, down the road, if you are going to sell the car, it will always have the Launch Vehicle tag so this may lower the pool of potential buyers (at the price you might ask). In the end, I think a lot of people fall in love with a particular car and convince themselves that they can't live without it. In reality, there are lots of 911s out there coming off lease that have been cared for like they were Crown Jewels. I have never heard someone who was patient and searched for one of these to regret their decision or the time it took them to find a car that they were comfortable with.