Thoughts on this 07 S?
12-02-2017, 10:07 AM
#1
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Thoughts on this 07 S?
seems a bit pricey for the milage. I like the fact that it already has intake & exhaust. Also a bit unfortunate is the seller is “racecarguy”
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Porsch...-/112658883038
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Porsch...-/112658883038
12-02-2017, 10:25 AM
#2
That’s got to be the worst alanctra job I’ve seen on a steering wheel. The dive panes look a bit silly. The wing looks ok as does the front bumper. I’m not sure what the Euro PCM upgrade is. So to me this is borderline between nice price and crackpipe, to reference Jalopnik. At 44k it’s iffy. Get it to 40k or less. I see no mention of oil changes or if the brakes were done and how old are the tires. It’s a toss up.
12-02-2017, 10:32 AM
#3
It's modified quite a bit from stock - front bumper, lip, rear wing, engine tune, intake, exhaust, interior etc. This will limit the market for the seller as it scares off anyone but enthusiasts. And the price is on the higher side probably because the seller is looking to get back what they put into the car. So smaller market and higher price might give you room to negotiate.
The mods wouldn't scare me but I'd need to see a DME report before even spending a dime on a PPI. With the tune it's likely there's something there.
Also, take a closer look at the hood lines in photo 4 - that gap shouldn't be there. It's possible the frunk was opened and just not closed all the way. But if the frunk is closed that hood gap is wrong (hidden front end damage?). As the seller about the hood gap and for a DME printout before bidding.
And if you do go for it, pay for a full PPI before finalizing the sale.
The mods wouldn't scare me but I'd need to see a DME report before even spending a dime on a PPI. With the tune it's likely there's something there.
Also, take a closer look at the hood lines in photo 4 - that gap shouldn't be there. It's possible the frunk was opened and just not closed all the way. But if the frunk is closed that hood gap is wrong (hidden front end damage?). As the seller about the hood gap and for a DME printout before bidding.
And if you do go for it, pay for a full PPI before finalizing the sale.
12-02-2017, 10:37 AM
#4
I’ve been in contact with the seller who’s selling for a friend. Bottom line for me is limited resale with the awkwardly done alcantara work and some other visual modifications. To my knowledge there is a full service history available though....just never got far enough to ask for it.
12-02-2017, 11:05 AM
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Whats DME?
12-02-2017, 11:26 AM
#6
Three Wheelin'
Pass.....this car looks like it’s had a hard life. The interior shows the neglect and the engine compartment isn’t much better. I like the wing and the wheels but the intake is near useless and the exhaust is certainly not my taste. How does the DME look?
12-02-2017, 12:14 PM
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12-02-2017, 12:40 PM
#8
Couple things I look for when buying a used car, generally, and that stand out to me about this one
1) If they can't be bothered to vacuum the carpets or even clean their trash out of the footwells of the car when they want it to look it's best to sell it, it says a lot about the owner.
2) Garbage brand tires. People who "tastefully and Meticulously" [sic] modify cars know the difference between quality parts and knockoff aftermarket garbage. If they fitted the cheapest possible tires to their car, who knows what else they cut corners on.
1) If they can't be bothered to vacuum the carpets or even clean their trash out of the footwells of the car when they want it to look it's best to sell it, it says a lot about the owner.
2) Garbage brand tires. People who "tastefully and Meticulously" [sic] modify cars know the difference between quality parts and knockoff aftermarket garbage. If they fitted the cheapest possible tires to their car, who knows what else they cut corners on.
12-02-2017, 01:19 PM
#9
Couple things I look for when buying a used car, generally, and that stand out to me about this one
1) If they can't be bothered to vacuum the carpets or even clean their trash out of the footwells of the car when they want it to look it's best to sell it, it says a lot about the owner.
2) Garbage brand tires. People who "tastefully and Meticulously" [sic] modify cars know the difference between quality parts and knockoff aftermarket garbage. If they fitted the cheapest possible tires to their car, who knows what else they cut corners on.
1) If they can't be bothered to vacuum the carpets or even clean their trash out of the footwells of the car when they want it to look it's best to sell it, it says a lot about the owner.
2) Garbage brand tires. People who "tastefully and Meticulously" [sic] modify cars know the difference between quality parts and knockoff aftermarket garbage. If they fitted the cheapest possible tires to their car, who knows what else they cut corners on.
Is that "GT3" Bumper really just a addon lip and cutout vent between headlights?
The stitching around the shifter looks like it was done by a blind man and the Remus exhaust is particularly ill-fitting.
12-02-2017, 01:40 PM
#10
Do you want a heavily modified car? Are you going to spend money on those mods? If you see value in that, I guess you can justify the price.
I like my car stock, so I wouldn’t be interested in that car.
The price is high for the mileage too. I think you can do better.
I like my car stock, so I wouldn’t be interested in that car.
The price is high for the mileage too. I think you can do better.
12-02-2017, 04:01 PM
#11
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im still torn between the 3.6 and 3.8. I like the nose and options included with the S
12-02-2017, 11:43 PM
#12
Burning Brakes
Couple things I look for when buying a used car, generally, and that stand out to me about this one
1) If they can't be bothered to vacuum the carpets or even clean their trash out of the footwells of the car when they want it to look it's best to sell it, it says a lot about the owner.
2) Garbage brand tires. People who "tastefully and Meticulously" [sic] modify cars know the difference between quality parts and knockoff aftermarket garbage. If they fitted the cheapest possible tires to their car, who knows what else they cut corners on.
1) If they can't be bothered to vacuum the carpets or even clean their trash out of the footwells of the car when they want it to look it's best to sell it, it says a lot about the owner.
2) Garbage brand tires. People who "tastefully and Meticulously" [sic] modify cars know the difference between quality parts and knockoff aftermarket garbage. If they fitted the cheapest possible tires to their car, who knows what else they cut corners on.
12-03-2017, 02:34 AM
#14
Sorry to say, lots of red flags, looking at the pics. Looks like she's had a hard life. And, the owner added "alcantera"... doesn't seem to be an enthusiast. Seeing how the car's been treated (like the cheap tires), I would also be worried about the garage that may have installed the mods. Seems like you'd be in for some 'restoration' work to turn back the clock on this car.
