References for Deadhead1960
02-12-2011 | 10:35 AM
#31
Racer
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 477
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From: TX
I haven't bothered to read his posts. Maybe you can confirm whether he sold all those cars since he joined and his dealer status.
02-12-2011 | 10:52 AM
#32
Pro
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 524
Likes: 1
From: CT
Deleting a car for sale post is odd. If it sold edit the post as sold. If it is off the market edit it as such. That deadhead has deleted some/all of his for sale posts speaks volumes.
02-12-2011 | 11:56 AM
#35
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,692
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From: Toronto, ON Canada
But how many of those eight were in the last year? Just a fast search of posts started since joining a year ago reveals at least 5 Porsches for sale or sold, bunch of rims and other parts (tails, headlights). White 86 C2, yellow 993 cab, blue 993 C2S, 993 C4, 993 C2 coupe -- and some of those original posts were edited by you down to nothing in the last couple of weeks. And a whole lot of threads about other cars for sale that you found and are pointing out.
Why not be forthcoming -- if you are flipping cars for a hobby, and enjoying owning various Porsches for little or no money, thats okay, but please be truthful about it. Lots of people do it. There is probably a support group for it around here. No one is impugning you that I can see. But otherwise inexperienced buyers may think the car you are selling is your personal Porsche. Big difference in perception. People buy on Rennlist (as I did) because they want a car owned by an enthusiast whose tended to it over a period of time, not someone who picked it up at a good price on craigs list or cars.com and flipped it without getting to know it.
Why not be forthcoming -- if you are flipping cars for a hobby, and enjoying owning various Porsches for little or no money, thats okay, but please be truthful about it. Lots of people do it. There is probably a support group for it around here. No one is impugning you that I can see. But otherwise inexperienced buyers may think the car you are selling is your personal Porsche. Big difference in perception. People buy on Rennlist (as I did) because they want a car owned by an enthusiast whose tended to it over a period of time, not someone who picked it up at a good price on craigs list or cars.com and flipped it without getting to know it.
I got a PM in January from him offering me 2 different 993s for sale in the spring. Fishy.
02-12-2011 | 02:42 PM
#37
Rennlist Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 7,622
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From: Rainforest (Vancouver, BC)
We quite often ask people to use the search function. Finding out about ANY member, and their dealings with others here, is quite easy. Starting a thread this way lacks tact IMHO.
02-12-2011 | 03:24 PM
#38
Noodle Jr.
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 9,928
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From: Mountville, PA
I disagree and wouldn't mind someone asking about me. When you are spending $35K + on a car that is sometimes on the other side of the country it is comforting to know all you can about the car and the seller. And no Andreas you are not allowed to start a thread on me......
02-12-2011 | 06:34 PM
#39
Thread Starter
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 11
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From: Miami
I erred in that I should have asked for PMs only in order to keep the feedback more private. Timing was also extremely tight when I posted. No doubt that being new to P-cars and 993 added to my angst.
I've try to live by the "if you'd be uncomfortable with it appearing on the front page of tomorrow's paper, then don't do it" rule. I'm not always successful, but I try.
I could also have asked the seller for references of others he had sold to. So point taken.
I've try to live by the "if you'd be uncomfortable with it appearing on the front page of tomorrow's paper, then don't do it" rule. I'm not always successful, but I try.
I could also have asked the seller for references of others he had sold to. So point taken.
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02-12-2011 | 08:11 PM
#41
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 10,272
Likes: 12
From: NE Florida
I disagree and wouldn't mind someone asking about me. When you are spending $35K + on a car that is sometimes on the other side of the country it is comforting to know all you can about the car and the seller. And no Andreas you are not allowed to start a thread on me......
And I'll add don't buy anything from that Moffat character, he's Canadian, you know you cant trust them.
And Andreas, anybody that cleans as much as he does has GOT to be hiding something!
And anyone with a nickname of "Prickley one".....enough said.
Anybody that drives a Baby Blue Porsche......they just can't be right!
Am I leaving anybody out?
It's Sat. night and I've had a few beers.....
02-12-2011 | 09:04 PM
#42
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,085
Likes: 1
From: USA
Deadhead is showing more class then I would have.
Whats the relationship he has with his mother?
I don't by cars from people that where not loved by there moms.
UA tests anyone?
02-12-2011 | 10:08 PM
#43
Rennlist Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 925
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From: Charlotte, SC
Almost bought a dark blue 993 from Jay and he was VERY helpful and informative. Some time later (more recently) he was selling a part that I expressed interest in and even though we never met, he remembered me and offered some creative options. Nice guy, very helpful and knows his stuff.
But PPI and background on car will give you piece of mind.
But PPI and background on car will give you piece of mind.
02-13-2011 | 12:29 AM
#44
Pro
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 564
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From: PA
I scanned this thread rather quickly, but I didn't see anyone mention a good independent PPI.
As far as the seller, who cares if he's a broker, flipper or just a nice guy who likes Porsches? These cars end up for sale for various reasons and the above should give you a go/no-go on the car.
If it's the car you want at an acceptable price and passes a thorough, independent PPI, proceed. Conversely, if you don't feel comfortable with the car and/or seller, keep looking.
As far as the seller, who cares if he's a broker, flipper or just a nice guy who likes Porsches? These cars end up for sale for various reasons and the above should give you a go/no-go on the car.
If it's the car you want at an acceptable price and passes a thorough, independent PPI, proceed. Conversely, if you don't feel comfortable with the car and/or seller, keep looking.
Last edited by rw229; 02-13-2011 at 02:06 AM.
02-13-2011 | 12:45 AM
#45
Rennlist Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 6,609
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From: Gaithersburg, MD.
Coming in late here but I bought my car from a major seller of luxury used cars, not from a private seller (I gave up on that after 4 months of looking every day for a polar silver/blk 96 C4S) and got a PPI, a Rennlister looked it over pretty carefully for me, and I bought it sight unseen (by me) 12 hours from my home.
So, you can get lucky, do your homework, and buy it from just about any source and end up with a great car.
FYI...
So, you can get lucky, do your homework, and buy it from just about any source and end up with a great car.
FYI...