Craigslist, EBay and Other Online Finds
12-18-2016, 10:19 PM
#1231
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12-19-2016, 06:23 PM
#1232
Three Wheelin'
It's amazing (but not surprising) to see how many pristine low mileage cream puffs are still out there!
12-19-2016, 06:52 PM
#1233
Amd the seller doesn't even bother updating the boilerplate tech specs that read 415 hp. I hate it so much when I see such amateur sloppy work.
12-21-2016, 10:34 PM
#1235
-Snow tires: Its been driven in winter
-Rust under engine lid: How much more rust is there elsewhere? If you plan on wrenching yourself, extreme heat from turbos and salt can make for a lot of seized and broken fasteners.
-Plastic on lower rockers is faded: It's seen a lot of sun exposure. Probably spent a lot of time not garaged. Interior may also have sun damage not readily visible in the pictures.
-Dusty and dirty around front trunk opening: Another tell tale sign of not being garaged.
-Headlights look a bit cloudy: See above regarding sun exposure.
-Broken windshield: I doubt Porsche glass is cheap
Also, anytime you replace a windshield , you run the risk of creating a leak (air or water) and possible paint and body damage around the windshield.
12-21-2016, 10:59 PM
#1237
Depends on what it goes for. Things to be aware of when gauging your max bid:
-Snow tires: Its been driven in winter
-Rust under engine lid: How much more rust is there elsewhere? If you plan on wrenching yourself, extreme heat from turbos and salt can make for a lot of seized and broken fasteners.
-Plastic on lower rockers is faded: It's seen a lot of sun exposure. Probably spent a lot of time not garaged. Interior may also have sun damage not readily visible in the pictures.
-Dusty and dirty around front trunk opening: Another tell tale sign of not being garaged.
-Headlights look a bit cloudy: See above regarding sun exposure.
-Broken windshield: I doubt Porsche glass is cheap Also, anytime you replace a windshield , you run the risk of creating a leak (air or water) and possible paint and body damage around the windshield.
-Snow tires: Its been driven in winter
-Rust under engine lid: How much more rust is there elsewhere? If you plan on wrenching yourself, extreme heat from turbos and salt can make for a lot of seized and broken fasteners.
-Plastic on lower rockers is faded: It's seen a lot of sun exposure. Probably spent a lot of time not garaged. Interior may also have sun damage not readily visible in the pictures.
-Dusty and dirty around front trunk opening: Another tell tale sign of not being garaged.
-Headlights look a bit cloudy: See above regarding sun exposure.
-Broken windshield: I doubt Porsche glass is cheap
Also, anytime you replace a windshield , you run the risk of creating a leak (air or water) and possible paint and body damage around the windshield.Great info, noticed it has been in three accidents.
12-21-2016, 11:37 PM
#1239
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by Redrag
What do you think of this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/162327968069?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/162327968069?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
https://hartford.craigslist.org/ctd/5900696725.html
Car has been for sale for a really long time. I think I first noticed it in June or July? It is at a used car dealer in Waterbury, CT.
http://www.atlanticmotorsct.com/mobi...ford/New-Haven
It's about an hour from me but I just never got a good enough feeling to ever even look at it. As has been already mentioned, lots of areas of wonder/concern. Pics look rough.
The fact that he now has it listed at no reserve has piqued my interest slightly. Maybe I'll take a ride after Christmas and have a look.
12-22-2016, 12:42 AM
#1240
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Anybody notice the leaves in the center radiator? I don't think that this car has had proper maintenance over the years. This is the first time I have seen an "Auto Check" report. The Carfax reports I have see always showed the dealer maintenance visits. Based on the visible condition that Vman932 noticed I would be very leery on this one. On the other hand it has a yearly average of 5,500 miles so I would think that it must have spent most of it's winters garaged.
Personally, I would not go more than 35K on this car.
Personally, I would not go more than 35K on this car.
12-22-2016, 09:26 AM
#1241
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Originally Posted by der Geist
Anybody notice the leaves in the center radiator? I don't think that this car has had proper maintenance over the years. This is the first time I have seen an "Auto Check" report. The Carfax reports I have see always showed the dealer maintenance visits. Based on the visible condition that Vman932 noticed I would be very leery on this one. On the other hand it has a yearly average of 5,500 miles so I would think that it must have spent most of it's winters garaged.
Personally, I would not go more than 35K on this car.
Personally, I would not go more than 35K on this car.
There are so many nice examples right at $40k, it just makes no sense to flirt with this one. The $5-$10-$15k saved upfront could be chewed up real quick. And at the end of the day you still own a car with 3 accidents on its report hurting its resale when it comes time to sell. Just doesn't seem like a very smart buy.
But hey, maybe a good detail and a set of tires is all this car need.....who knows?
12-22-2016, 06:32 PM
#1245
Anybody notice the leaves in the center radiator? I don't think that this car has had proper maintenance over the years. This is the first time I have seen an "Auto Check" report. The Carfax reports I have see always showed the dealer maintenance visits. Based on the visible condition that Vman932 noticed I would be very leery on this one. On the other hand it has a yearly average of 5,500 miles so I would think that it must have spent most of it's winters garaged.
Personally, I would not go more than 35K on this car.
Personally, I would not go more than 35K on this car.