techweenie

Inorite

Vlocity

Guys,

I apologize if this one has been discussed, I didn't read the entire thread.

Looking for opinions.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Porsch...paekjS&vxp=mtr

FRUNKenstein

I don't think it has been discussed in here previously.
Well, where to start?
1. Some (many) buyers will eliminate it due to the Techart body mods. I'm not a big fan of Techart, but I like the front bumper. I've always thought the GT2 vent at the top of the bumper looks good. Its an aggressive look, but not horrible like some of the full-body Techart kits I've seen.
2. I'm not a big fan of the Tiptronic, but there are many valid reasons for wanting one. So, if that's not a problem for you (or even a plus), then the good news is that a Tippy keeps the price down as many people will eliminate the car from consideration because of the Tippy.
3. I actually like the tape work. There is a long history of people customizing their 911s to make them unique and I think that's great. Some of the customizations just "don't work", but I like this black & white theme (with a bit of red on the taillights & brake calipers to add color). But, this will offend the purists (however, another instance of keeping the price low by eliminating competing buyers).
4. Tan interior is a minor negative also. Some people really like them, but generally the tan and gray interiors just don't age as well.
5. Maybe it is just a reflection, but the seat bottom on the passenger side looks like it may have unusual wear or have gotten water on it. I am sensitive to this as the same panel on my car has what appears to be water damage.
6. If you buy it and want to make the taillights blackouts, let me know. Mine came with blacked out taillights and I replaced them with the new LED aftermarket taillights. So, I have a nice set of blacked out taillights I would sell you for $500 plus shipping. Since the sidemarkers are blacked out, the taillights would look good matched. If you didn't like them, just sell them to somebody else and get your $$ back.
7. I love the wheels, but it appears they are 19". The ebay listing says they are turbo hollow spokes, which clearly they are not. I can't make out the tire size on the photo of the full tire on the dealer's website, but they look like 19", which you are not going to love if you see many potholes.
8. The front bumper looks like it's got several cracks in it, based on the photos on the dealer's website (you can click through the ebay auction site to see the dealer's website).
9. 52,000 miles is a nice plus.
10. I'm thinking it's a $35k to $36k car, all things considered.

Carlo_Carrera

The value of a car like all comes down to personal preferences.

T Kono

A bit much on the interior, but I like this color. Over priced for sure, nice low mileage. Someone removed the original GT3 wheels, a shame. Funny, I originally typed Over riced, still applies.

ORANGE!

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Vlocity

KCAttorney,

Thank you for the assessment. I'm actually looking for a TIP, this car won't be tracked, so having the convenience of a TIP car in traffic and trips is what I am after.

I wasn't sure the impression the TECH ART would have on most buyers, I like the way it looks personally but it's hard to know if the quality of materials is there from the photos.

As far as the paint choice, I don't care for the stripe on the hood, but might able to live with the roof and spoiler. If I were to purchase it, I'd most likely have to do a repaint on at least the hood. That coupled with the budgeting for an engine out for the cooling pipes would probably mean another $5000 to add to the cost consideration. At that point even if it was bought well I'm in to 4-6 year old Cayman money.

Thanks for your time.

Mrboom

I need a car to drive in Socal. The CarFax looks wacky, but in general, could be a decent deal

https://www.autonation.com/cars/WP0AB29903S685802

geetee

Isn't this a black car with a partial white wrap? It looks like the black on the hood is the original paint left alone

geetee

nvm...i saw the additional pictures

techweenie

Looks like a decent car. I think it's been for sale for a while, but it's a ways north of LA, so maybe a bit of a drive for most SoCal prospects.

mbaran

Road King

Absolutely! Stunning color for sure, but yes, way too much zanzibar red on the interior (from the factory!), but it's a nicely spec'd car.

Mrboom

I was in Newport Beach last month and say it was still about 2 hours away that can turn into 3 hours with 1 accident

I'm probably driving up to look at it tomorrow morning. It looks like it was bought and returned to the dealer 2 or 3 times in the last few months. Hmmmm

techweenie

Santa Clarita is not far as the crow flies, but if you're like the rest of us, using the 405 during business hours, pack a lunch!

Returned after purchase? That is scary - unless it was related to inability to qualify for loans.

Freddie Two Bs

Bill, do you know any dealer who would take back a used car if it turned out to be bad? Real question, as I thought no dealer in the country would do that, ever.