'97 Turbo S---my new addition
11-26-2005, 02:38 PM
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Is Philadelphia anywhere near Moorpark? I got the camera, and I'm itching to drive!
11-26-2005, 11:36 PM
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labcars,
Congratulations on the purchase. A buddy of mine was the guy looking to buy this car but hesitated and backed out for the following reasons:
1) A carfax check revealed that between 2000 and 2004, the mileage of this car went from 5k to 43k miles while being registered with a "RENTAL" car title while in Washington
2) Porsche PPI suggested extra clearcoat and possible paint job? But if you were there while the PPI was done, then I assume the car must have passed PPI. Was this information revealed to you (but you still went ahead with the deal) or did my buddy receive misrepresented information?
Eitherway, you are right as this is going to make a great car for driving and tracking. Hope to see you on the track next summer...
Frank
Congratulations on the purchase. A buddy of mine was the guy looking to buy this car but hesitated and backed out for the following reasons:
1) A carfax check revealed that between 2000 and 2004, the mileage of this car went from 5k to 43k miles while being registered with a "RENTAL" car title while in Washington
2) Porsche PPI suggested extra clearcoat and possible paint job? But if you were there while the PPI was done, then I assume the car must have passed PPI. Was this information revealed to you (but you still went ahead with the deal) or did my buddy receive misrepresented information?
Eitherway, you are right as this is going to make a great car for driving and tracking. Hope to see you on the track next summer...
Frank
11-27-2005, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by frank320
labcars,
Congratulations on the purchase. A buddy of mine was the guy looking to buy this car but hesitated and backed out for the following reasons:
1) A carfax check revealed that between 2000 and 2004, the mileage of this car went from 5k to 43k miles while being registered with a "RENTAL" car title while in Washington
2) Porsche PPI suggested extra clearcoat and possible paint job? But if you were there while the PPI was done, then I assume the car must have passed PPI. Was this information revealed to you (but you still went ahead with the deal) or did my buddy receive misrepresented information?
Eitherway, you are right as this is going to make a great car for driving and tracking. Hope to see you on the track next summer...
Frank
Congratulations on the purchase. A buddy of mine was the guy looking to buy this car but hesitated and backed out for the following reasons:
1) A carfax check revealed that between 2000 and 2004, the mileage of this car went from 5k to 43k miles while being registered with a "RENTAL" car title while in Washington
2) Porsche PPI suggested extra clearcoat and possible paint job? But if you were there while the PPI was done, then I assume the car must have passed PPI. Was this information revealed to you (but you still went ahead with the deal) or did my buddy receive misrepresented information?
Eitherway, you are right as this is going to make a great car for driving and tracking. Hope to see you on the track next summer...
Frank
Thanks for the heads up though, and yeah, It'll see some track time next summer.
11-27-2005, 09:55 AM
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I saw the car at JD's it had some slight damage to the front spoiler, but what concerned me more was the chipping of paint off of the front calipers it seemed odd...
I saw the car at JD's it had some slight damage to the front spoiler, but what concerned me more was the chipping of paint off of the front calipers it seemed odd...
11-27-2005, 01:44 PM
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labcars,
Glad to hear that you spoke with the dealers and did the appropriate checks when you got the car. I also did mention to my buddy that no matter the car's history, if it passes PPI and is mechanicallys sound, it would make a great track car. I am a member of NNJR Porsche Club and participate in their DE program. See you on the track next summer and i will keep a look out for a red 993 TT S... :-)
JASCLASS,
Nice collection of cars you have there.
Frank
Glad to hear that you spoke with the dealers and did the appropriate checks when you got the car. I also did mention to my buddy that no matter the car's history, if it passes PPI and is mechanicallys sound, it would make a great track car. I am a member of NNJR Porsche Club and participate in their DE program. See you on the track next summer and i will keep a look out for a red 993 TT S... :-)
JASCLASS,
Nice collection of cars you have there.
Frank
11-27-2005, 08:27 PM
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Jasclass
I saw the car at JD's it had some slight damage to the front spoiler, but what concerned me more was the chipping of paint off of the front calipers it seemed odd...
I saw the car at JD's it had some slight damage to the front spoiler, but what concerned me more was the chipping of paint off of the front calipers it seemed odd...
11-27-2005, 10:05 PM
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I have a Nikon D70, many 993tt and 356 miles under my belt, and a killer need to drive a CGT. Always willing to drive. Congrats on your new ride. She's a beauty.
11-28-2005, 10:31 AM
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CONGRATS
Originally Posted by labcars
Ok, so I saw the ebay listing for the red/black '97 Turbo S with 44k miles. I called the seller this morning who told me the car was being PPI'd for a prospective buyer in NY, but told me I could go look at it where the PPI was being done. Went with a friend and took a look and called the seller and said I was ready to write the check. He came over twenty minutes later and we did the deal. While we were there another prospective buyer from Colorado called wanting the car. Good thing this was relatively close to home so that I could be Jonny on the spot. Drove home my newest toy for $89k!!!!! That's what modest miles will do to values. Bought it as a driver and figure I wont lose anything on it even if I decide to sell it in a few years with 50k miles. Don't have pics, but the ebay lisiting is still up: Item number: 4592811290, if anyone wants to take a look. Now I can drive it like I stole it cause I think I did!!
Cheers
