SSDVC

I know there are folks on here with far more experience then I have. But I'll add my 2 cents and say that oil changes, while very important, aren't the only thing to look at. As I have learned during my (recent) first Porsche purchase, just because the oil has been changed a lot (and documented at the dealer), that doesn't negate the deterioration of other things that happen with time on these cars. There are many other things that should be looked at and, if needed, addressed, at regular maintenance intervals. Fresh motor oil is great, but not if everything else has beed neglected and on the ragged edge of failure.

Again, #1 car looks great, but it would be a smart move to have it looked at (by someone with no dog in the hunt) before you buy. Just sayin.

wildbilly32

I would put little to no value on a "dealer inspection". Did/will the dealer show you the inspection sheet? If they do you will see what I mean.

GC996

+1

Get the bores scoped. IMS, AOS, water pump are all easily replaceable, service records will tell you what has been done, but at the end of the day, how the bores look will determine how soon you will need a rebuild, which is the biggest cost of all.

elwoodcg

Car # 1 but have it checked out independently. What else was done on it. I just paid $6k for IMS, RMS, clutch w/o flywheel, AOS, water pump, expansion tank and a coupe small things.

Is it an LN Engineering IMS bearing? Look up the VIN on their website so you can verify the warranty. Last thing you want is to find out that it wasn’t properly pre-qualified. It seems like a decent deal but it’s a little odd that someone just put $9k into it just before selling. Make sure you get it checked out thoroughly (bore scope).

How’s the suspension? Any maintenance or upgrade history?