speed12sil

Now that I've decided I still want a proper manual and not PDK, I'm looking at 6GT3, 7.1GT3 or 7.2GT3. ...and came across this one:

2004 GT3

Does anyone know the history of the car? Called and was told it's bought from owner and not a trade-in..

Thanks,

Jon

The NSX dude

That place seems to get some real choice stuff.

stuka

My advice to anyone buying a Porsche GT anything, invest 400 bucks and get a paint meter, then meter the car you want to buy, and confirm that it indeed was not crashed.

After the stunt pulled by a dealer that even managed to CPO a painted car, I have not bought another car without my paint meter.

Tracky

Something's fishy about that car's history. Googling it's VIN yields the following:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/1528790-post1.html
which leads to this...
http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/bmw-pa...-call-now.html

Owner back in 9/2004 says it has had "cosmetic damage". Also listed it as red exterior color. Another poster posts:

"lol, ignition needs to be replaced (stolen), will ship it further than 75 miles for FREE, interior is messed up (signs of theft), and gt3s sticker for about 200 grand. So i would think that this guy is bull****ting or he stole it"

The owner also created a fake account to validate his sale:
http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/showth...47#post1316547

kk2

uh oh

speed12sil

Wow you're right Damage. I didn't think of googling that VIN, figured in most cases that won't turn up anything. Thanks a lot for posting that.

Guess I'm continuing my search again..

speed12sil

Just did a search for the paint code as shown on the door jamb. L12H seems to match the color of the car, which is Speed Yellow? Hmm...

Seems to have had 5 previous owners too...

LonnieR

Check out Millenia Motors in Longwood FLA for a grey 2004 GT3 with 18K miles. Speak to Oliver. I just sold the car to them and I know it's absolutely pristine with no stories. I bought it CPO from Santa Barbara Porsche. It was owned by a finance guy that put 6ooo miles on it in 4 years and I put 12000 in the 4.5 years. Good luck with your search.

The NSX dude

If I recall correctly, a Porsche dealer indicated that as long as no more than 2 panels are painted, the car can still be CPO. I didn't confirm as I was looking for a "no stories" car. I think it said that on the checklist I have for my Porsche Approved paperwork but I'd have to check.

roberga

correct and that includes the bumpers. NEVER buy a car without independent PPI and pay extra for a body shop. Strike a deal with seller. If car passes I will buy the car. If it fails the seller pays. I had a dealer agree and the 997 GT3 failed. Hided crash damage.

F1CrazyDriver

I know this car personally... great condition.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...7-000-obo.html

Tracky

I just checked this one out today. This is a fine specimen. Just wish it was white. Outside condition is 9.5/10. Surprisingly clean front end without any rockchips. The only knick in his paint is right at the top of the rear bumper and it's small. The interior is 8/10. Car sounded great. Owner was a nice guy. I'm trying to convince my wife to go with silver, but I don't think it's happening. Good car for anyone looking for silver.

cfjan

Interesting that it has the sway bar and underbody panel replaced.. wonder what happened..

Tracky

Owner mentioned that when it was inspected, they found animal fur underneath..so probably ran over something.

cfjan

Probably not a big deal then.. ! Not that it would be a big deal if it was damaged other way, but just curious..