Victory Motorcars- A positive influence?
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+1, but I guess the operative phrase is "luck", from what I've read here.
Regardless, if Robert ever comes up with the 3.2 Carrera I'm looking for, I'll have no problem doing business with him again, so long as I do my independent PPI and other due diligence beforehand.
Regardless, if Robert ever comes up with the 3.2 Carrera I'm looking for, I'll have no problem doing business with him again, so long as I do my independent PPI and other due diligence beforehand.
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Thanks, it is a total blast. I have an M5 as well, the 993 is so different. Fast in a light and nimble way while the M5 is fast in a 'I'll rip your throat and and scare the hell outta you" way.....
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Seriously, I am waiting for my 1996 993TT that I bought and paid for last week from Victory Motors. Shoud I be concerned? I had a great feeling about that company in dealing with them, now I'm nervous.
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Is the reputation of Victory Motors really that bad? Now I'm nervous.
I bought and paid for (sight unseen) a black/tan 993TT w/ 41k last week and am waiting for it's arrival. I figured with their selection they knew what they were doing.
What are the common stories with people buying cars from them?
I bought and paid for (sight unseen) a black/tan 993TT w/ 41k last week and am waiting for it's arrival. I figured with their selection they knew what they were doing.
What are the common stories with people buying cars from them?
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Is the reputation of Victory Motors really that bad? Now I'm nervous.
I bought and paid for (sight unseen) a black/tan 993TT w/ 41k last week and am waiting for it's arrival. I figured with their selection they knew what they were doing.
What are the common stories with people buying cars from them?
I bought and paid for (sight unseen) a black/tan 993TT w/ 41k last week and am waiting for it's arrival. I figured with their selection they knew what they were doing.
What are the common stories with people buying cars from them?
On the other hand, I wouldn't get your stomach in knots just yet. If your car arrives, is exactly as you expected, and you're happy with the deal, who cares what their reputation is? In a single moment of impulse, I bought mine from a dealer (Porsche dealer - not Victory) from 2000 miles away without a PPI, and it worked out great. I wouldn't expect that to happen again though, I had PPI's on other cars and would definitely recommend that route.
Good luck, and show it off when it arrives!
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Bearclaw, I think I might be worrying myself for no reason. Besides, it's out of my control at the moment as it's paid for and there is nothing to do but wait for it to appear. I too bought on impulse. I guess after spending months "snooping around" I got tired of looking and wanted to drive one. When it arrives I'll show it off. I can't wait.
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Im sure the car will be fine. If it isnt, just try to work it out with Victory and if you have a problem you have the option to make it pulbic on rennlist and Im sure it will get solved. At this point you need to give them the benefit of the doubt. That bieng said, you should ALWAYS do a PPI. I bought my 993 w/o a full PPI and it made my life hell until the epople on Rennlist (mainly Steve from Rennsport) helped me get the car straightened out.
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Careful with that one. There was a disgruntled buyer on Pelican who went that route - and then the threats of legal action started. But it sure made for about 10 pages of entertaining reading!!! And Victory didn't made themselves look any better with the heavy-handed response.
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I am a firm believer of the benefit of the doubt. There can always be bad situations, and if both parties keep a cool head there is no reason why they can't be worked out. I won't buy another without a full PPI, that's for sure. Silly me for not getting here earlier to learn from all of your experiences first.
Fact of the matter is that I am busting at the seams with excitement for that car to arrive. Worst case, it takes a little more $ than I had hoped to be driving the cars of my dreams.
Fact of the matter is that I am busting at the seams with excitement for that car to arrive. Worst case, it takes a little more $ than I had hoped to be driving the cars of my dreams.
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Nowadays with internet, these used car dealerships are becoming more and more useless everyday. I wish the public had access to those dealer only auctions.
As a used car enthusiast, I don't really want to give money to a useless salesman. I'd rather pay the original owner of the car a little more.
www.pelicanparts.com They sell Porsche and BMW parts online.
As a used car enthusiast, I don't really want to give money to a useless salesman. I'd rather pay the original owner of the car a little more.
www.pelicanparts.com They sell Porsche and BMW parts online.
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Nowadays with internet, these used car dealerships are becoming more and more useless everyday. I wish the public had access to those dealer only auctions.
As a used car enthusiast, I don't really want to give money to a useless salesman. I'd rather pay the original owner of the car a little more.
www.pelicanparts.com They sell Porsche and BMW parts online.
As a used car enthusiast, I don't really want to give money to a useless salesman. I'd rather pay the original owner of the car a little more.
www.pelicanparts.com They sell Porsche and BMW parts online.
LOL...you do have access to those" dealer" only auctions.....pay the price of admission!
and just for the fact of in for a penny, in for a dollar............what do you do for a living?