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Old 01-04-2019, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Vincent713
I do see quite a few good deal cars from them from time to time. Never been to this place. Please share with us your experience with them so we can be aware.
Houston Direct Auto?

I wouldn’t buy anything from Houston Direct Auto.
They don’t have a very good reputation.
Check their reviews carefully on Facebook.
Look at how many complaints they have, and then notice the names of the people giving them positive feedback.
Most of the positive feedback is from employees (you can find their names on their website) and people who live in other countries.
Paid positive reviews?

I’ve known a couple of people other than myself who have looked at vehicles they have.
They were lied to by the salesperson.
They also found hidden damage and a recent paint job.

One of the vehicles I looked at turned out to be a flood car and they disputed it even though though they had just replaced the carpet and ECU.
The springs under the seats were badly rusted and dirty.

Don’t confuse them with Texas Auto Direct.
That’s a good place to buy a vehicle in my opinion.

Houston Direct Auto may have some decent vehicles, but I just don’t trust any of their inventory.

Old 01-04-2019, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TexSquirrel


Houston Direct Auto?

I wouldn’t buy anything from Houston Direct Auto.
They don’t have a very good reputation.
Check their reviews carefully on Facebook.
Look at how many complaints they have, and then notice the names of the people giving them positive feedback.
Most of the positive feedback is from employees (you can find their names on their website) and people who live in other countries.
Paid positive reviews?

I’ve known a couple of people other than myself who have looked at vehicles they have.
They were lied to by the salesperson.
They also found hidden damage and a recent paint job.

One of the vehicles I looked at turned out to be a flood car and they disputed it even though though they had just replaced the carpet and ECU.
The springs under the seats were badly rusted and dirty.

Don’t confuse them with Texas Auto Direct.
That’s a good place to buy a vehicle in my opinion.

Houston Direct Auto may have some decent vehicles, but I just don’t trust any of their inventory.

Thank you for the heads up and insight. I'm in TX and will definitely put them on my radar.
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Someone could go in there with newspaper, masking tape and an anti-red rattlecan if the car checked out halfway - drive it away with dignity. Anyone know this car? Seen it posted a long time.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...765809293.html
Old 01-07-2019, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Porphil
Someone could go in there with newspaper, masking tape and an anti-red rattlecan if the car checked out halfway - drive it away with dignity. Anyone know this car? Seen it posted a long time.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...765809293.html
It might be plastidipped.
Then you could just peal the red off if you didn't like it.
Old 01-07-2019, 10:45 PM
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Default It might be plastidipped. Then you could just peal the red off if you didn't like it.

Yeah even easier! I'm about 80 yrs too old for that red. But why hasn't anyone driven that idea around the block? Like I said, it's long been for sale -- months? Silk purse possible from that sow's ear, or someone knows better?.
Old 01-08-2019, 03:07 AM
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Here's for the 1999 lovers with a 6sp manual.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ct...788007300.html
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2003 Targa, 69K miles, $21.5K. Chicago area.



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beat me to it Paul

that is attractively priced
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Originally Posted by Vincent713
Here's for the 1999 lovers with a 6sp manual.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ct...788007300.html
Wow, that's a really sweet one!
Old 01-08-2019, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by TexSquirrel
Wow, that's a really sweet one!
Agreed! Someone needs to snag that fast.
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Originally Posted by Paul Waterloo
2003 Targa, 69K miles, $21.5K. Chicago area.



Just bought it
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Just bought it
Nice!
Now we need to see some better pictures.
Old 01-08-2019, 01:50 PM
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Just bought it
Congrats! I always wished my ‘99 had the Targa rear window...
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Default Highly optioned 2003 C2 with x51 and XLF

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Default Highly optioned 2003 C2 with x51 and XLF

https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/ctd/d/avon-by-the-sea-2003-porsche-911/6781103755.html

$23.9





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