Carfax- Demo car? First owner at 8k miles with no prior history.
#17
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Originally Posted by jkfuel
Smells fishy- I'll pass.
Originally Posted by jimbo1111
It's like marriage to a stripper!
Go hand in hand
Good one Jimbo.
In other words, they've both been around the block more than a few times to redline. Max g-force and high rev screams.
#19
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Originally Posted by jkfuel
Thanks for the input. Smells fishy- I'll pass.
Or not.
But it's not necessarily a deal breaker until you know 100% what happened to it.
#20
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Called 2 dealers and Porsche NA. The car was a demo and was used as a loaner car then put into circulation.
"If you ever see cars with no prior history usually up to 12k miles, it will almost always be a demo. The warranty date is stamped when the dealer puts it into service. -PCNA"
"If you ever see cars with no prior history usually up to 12k miles, it will almost always be a demo. The warranty date is stamped when the dealer puts it into service. -PCNA"
#21
Originally Posted by jkfuel
Called 2 dealers and Porsche NA. The car was a demo and was used as a loaner car then put into circulation.
"If you ever see cars with no prior history usually up to 12k miles, it will almost always be a demo. The warranty date is stamped when the dealer puts it into service. -PCNA"
"If you ever see cars with no prior history usually up to 12k miles, it will almost always be a demo. The warranty date is stamped when the dealer puts it into service. -PCNA"
Curious, are you still passing on this one now that you know the history or will you give it consideration?
#22
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Called 2 dealers and Porsche NA. The car was a demo and was used as a loaner car then put into circulation.
"If you ever see cars with no prior history usually up to 12k miles, it will almost always be a demo. The warranty date is stamped when the dealer puts it into service. -PCNA"
"If you ever see cars with no prior history usually up to 12k miles, it will almost always be a demo. The warranty date is stamped when the dealer puts it into service. -PCNA"
Used as a loaner car...beware.
Used as a Executive car....not so much beware.
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#25
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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf
Those cars are never sold to my knowledge.
PCNA auctions them off internally to dealers. You think they send them to the scrap yard at 8K miles or so?
A CarFax with no history before 8-12K miles and a first sale then is a big red flag for these.
#26
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One could argue that if it passed the PPI, had no accidents, had plenty of warranty, and was the perfect build to give it a shot but I'm a little more risk averse. Given the great options available on the market, I'll keep looking ;]
#27
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#28
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Originally Posted by jkfuel
Wise counsel. Spot on assessment confirmed by PCNA.
Yes. I've discussed this many times in the past in HFS (Hot for Sale)
Nice work on your part too with the homework.
#29
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Oh yes they are. Check many of them out at West Broward where I've seen quite a few.
PCNA auctions them off internally to dealers. You think they send them to the scrap yard at 8K miles or so?
A CarFax with no history before 8-12K miles and a first sale then is a big red flag for these.
PCNA auctions them off internally to dealers. You think they send them to the scrap yard at 8K miles or so?
A CarFax with no history before 8-12K miles and a first sale then is a big red flag for these.