Ricardo Canada

Hello,

I am looking at buying a 2005 Carrera S that was originally a California car and was designated as a lemon. It was bought back by Porsche and the engine was replaced at 21k miles. The car is now in Canada with the second owner since it was put back onto the market and has about 33k miles. The car seems in great shape, has a detailed history on paper since it was re-sold by Porsche and has Porsche warranty until Dec 08. The car has been serviced at the local dealer and I am going to get a pre-purchase inspection at the dealer.

Is there anything I should be aware of or watch out for when buying a "lemon" (ie - if I want to upgrade to another Porsche in a year or two, will this history impair my ability to re-sell the car?)

Would appreciate any advise or comments

Thanks

sclemmons

As many cars as there are around, no way I would go near a car like that.

Coochas

That's my feeling as well.
Is the car OK? Yeah, most likely,....but the superstitious guy in me says NO NO.

jjl

no unless it was absolute steal

Crazy Canuck

I'd pass.

adfsouth

I'd pass as well.....keep searching...

ELUSIVE

I think you'd only be asking for it...unless it's just an exceptional deal and comes with a good warranty.

cello

I think that your decision might depend on why it was a deemed a 'lemon' in the first instance. If it was because of electrical gremlins of any sort, as the others have said, pass, as widely as possible. But if it were engine related and it has a new one and you can verify all that and the deal is right, well......... A lot of 'ands' there so you need to have the stomach for it and the deal MUST be right.

agdamis

+1

Ricardo Canada

Thanks for your advice. I have decided not to buy the car. I will buy something with clean title, lower kms , and some warranty.

docjackson1

ricardo-wise decision. it is a buyer's market

blk on blk

33k miles tells me that the car has been driven and not broken down in the shop since its redeployment. i'd probably give it a shot if it was a good deal.