mbaran

Sure, they were very nice via email and sent it right over when I asked.

They fixed:
Washer Pump
L Tail Light
Odometer
New tires/ alignment
3rd brake LED conversion

Indicated as faulty:
Torn Drivers Backrest
Door Trims Torn
Blower Motor issues (tested w/ Scan stool)
Steering Rack Leaking
Spoiler Blind torn
Engine Pad
Dents in R/L Fenders, Hood, Doors, Both rear 1/4
Scratched mirrors
Kink in rear bumper (L)
Wheels - Curb damage right, paint peeling left
Windshield - Stone chips, turning white in corner (air between)
Chain cover leaks
Frunk struts
bumper stops

Compression test was 200/210/210/200/210/200

Carfax was run 7/18. No accidents or funky stuff in there.

Porsche930

Thanks very much for your quick reply!

fatmike

No actually.

The 993 takes some time/effort/money when you buy it to get it sorted out -- they are often the victim of deferred maintenance.

Once you get it sorted it, it's a rock solid driver with fairly low unpredictable costs.

The amount of time you spend in the garage is optional - and determined by how far you slide down the slippery slope of modifications.

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adcampo

I don't mind tinkering with a car. I enjoy it and it keeps me interested. Plus, it keeps my "man card" up to date. However, I don't want to pay a premium for it. I'll see how long the car sits on the lot and maybe go back at it. I'm sure a PPI will give me some indication of what has/needs to be done and where the leaks are.

My main concern is paying $55-$60k and then have a engine out service done shortly thereafter. I'm fine with the minor repairs/maintenance I can do myself. My wife would lose it if my "new car" needs $10k worth of service after just buying it.

chsu74

Don't expect a 20 yr old car's purchase price to be price of admission. It doesn't work this way. You have the wrong budget or outlook or looking at the wrong line of cars.

Andrew B

Theyll all have a quibble or two that you’ll have to accept, because they’re used cars. But otherwise you should be right.

There are a couple of great cars at hi-tec auto in San Rafael CA at the moment. They know there stuff and are straight down the line. Either of the 993s they have now seem like a better buy.