PPI Results, Opinions Wanted
07-17-2014, 11:54 PM
#31
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I like both the 964 and 993. I'm also quite flexible on the color. I much prefer black on black, but also don't mind red and tan. My biggest priority is getting a well sorted 911, but I'm certainly not going to pull the trigger on a car that is overpriced and/or needs a lot of work (as my first experience has proven). I also haven't yet seen the cars, as the dealer is getting them in tomorrow. Just for the sake of argument, let's say that they just have a few small items - maybe $1,000 work total, but the overall condition is good. Let's also say that the car has minimal modifications. I'm really just trying to get a ballpark figure at this point, given that my information is limited and having such information will help me haggle the price tomorrow if any of them interest me.
$1k will do very little to one of these cars.
07-18-2014, 12:06 AM
#32
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dude, you gotta do a bit of homework. Both cars can be a great deal or "run away now". As you should know by now, if you read your own thread, there are tons for things that should be considered and price is only one of them. We are here to help, but you have to put some effort in rather than have this forum make a decision for you.
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07-18-2014, 12:13 AM
#33
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OK, some "rust freaks me out" comments. What did I miss? Rust is mentioned on rotors only, as far as I saw. I can wash my car, pull it in the garage, and have rust colored rotors in the am.
Having said that- $39K?!?!?!?! Sheesh, I should sell mine for $45K to someone, it would be a comparative bargain.
Having said that- $39K?!?!?!?! Sheesh, I should sell mine for $45K to someone, it would be a comparative bargain.
07-18-2014, 12:24 AM
#34
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This was left out, but included in a note I sent to the friend I referred to in my original post (below). In any case, I passed on the car.
"The items I was advised to fix immediately are the alignment, wheel balance, and shifter bushing. Unfortunately, the bolts that attach the shield plate to the car must be removed to access the shifter bushing and rod. Because the car spent many years in Florida, the bolts are severely rusted and many are broken/sheered."
Due to the broken/severe rust on the bolts, this led him to believe that the car may have seen water at some point. This also gave the technician less confidence in the vehicle's condition.
"The items I was advised to fix immediately are the alignment, wheel balance, and shifter bushing. Unfortunately, the bolts that attach the shield plate to the car must be removed to access the shifter bushing and rod. Because the car spent many years in Florida, the bolts are severely rusted and many are broken/sheered."
Due to the broken/severe rust on the bolts, this led him to believe that the car may have seen water at some point. This also gave the technician less confidence in the vehicle's condition.
07-18-2014, 10:42 AM
#35
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This was left out, but included in a note I sent to the friend I referred to in my original post (below). In any case, I passed on the car.
"The items I was advised to fix immediately are the alignment, wheel balance, and shifter bushing. Unfortunately, the bolts that attach the shield plate to the car must be removed to access the shifter bushing and rod. Because the car spent many years in Florida, the bolts are severely rusted and many are broken/sheered."
Due to the broken/severe rust on the bolts, this led him to believe that the car may have seen water at some point. This also gave the technician less confidence in the vehicle's condition.
"The items I was advised to fix immediately are the alignment, wheel balance, and shifter bushing. Unfortunately, the bolts that attach the shield plate to the car must be removed to access the shifter bushing and rod. Because the car spent many years in Florida, the bolts are severely rusted and many are broken/sheered."
Due to the broken/severe rust on the bolts, this led him to believe that the car may have seen water at some point. This also gave the technician less confidence in the vehicle's condition.
07-19-2014, 01:30 PM
#37
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I find it interesting that the things gone over do not cover known issues with 993 that every owner deals with sooner or later. Certain items reported on are of questionable value and probably could be boilerplate text for any 993 inspection. The inspection seems to be tailored for what the mechanic thinks he might want to fix. Here is a list you may find useful:
07-19-2014, 01:35 PM
#38
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An average 95 with over 100k miles at $39k. Crazy I say. Is that really where the market is? Personally I would pass - probably would not even have paid for a ppi.
Didn't read to the end - good choice.
Didn't read to the end - good choice.
07-19-2014, 06:39 PM
#40
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I find it interesting that the things gone over do not cover known issues with 993 that every owner deals with sooner or later. Certain items reported on are of questionable value and probably could be boilerplate text for any 993 inspection. The inspection seems to be tailored for what the mechanic thinks he might want to fix. Here is a list you may find useful: