Almost a Porsche owner again
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Almost a Porsche owner again
Well, looks like I was able to come to terms re the car I recently posted about (see 'Dealer not willing to CPO car' post... ).
I have done a tremendous amount of due diligence over the past week... let me give you the details:
The specific car is being sold by Porsche of Colorado Springs; it is a 2007 997 S, with about 43k miles on it. Very nicely optioned:
Price we negotiated is about $46.5k I have checked many recent Manheim prices and can't find (m)any cars for this price with this many options...
Yes, I would have preferred to buy a CPO'ed car (like my 996 was), but this car has all the options I want, color combi I want, and the price is very nice. Same car with CPO will easily set me back $4-10k more.
PPI will be done monday/tuesday... hopefully no bad surprises, so I can pick the car up on Friday.
Thanks for all your input.
PS what is part number for clear sidemarkers for a 997... first mod is to depumpkinize!
I have done a tremendous amount of due diligence over the past week... let me give you the details:
- I have all the paperwork from original Porsche dealer (Rusnak in Pasadena) and had detailed discussions with service manager at Rusnak about the car... car was serviced meticulously... no issues
- I spoke at length with the shop who did the paint work on the body... scratches on 3 panels; I have all invoices and absolutely impossible there was any damage other than just scratches... researched the shop and they have been in business for 30+ years and have been working with Porsche of Colorado Springs (a Premier dealership) for many, many years
- I drove the car quite a bit and it drives excellent; I also visually inspected the car in detail for any flaws from the paint work, and did not find any issues
- PPI will be done at European Performance Specialists in Colorado Springs, which was recommended to my by the President of the Porsche Alpine Region; PPI will include DME, and paint check
The specific car is being sold by Porsche of Colorado Springs; it is a 2007 997 S, with about 43k miles on it. Very nicely optioned:
- Carrera 997 S - Midnight Blue Metallic
- Stone grey leather seats
- Turbo wheels - with 4 brand new Michelin Pilot tires
- Sport Chrono Package
- Bose Surround sound
- Sport Shifter
- Rear Center Console in Midnight Blue Metallic
- Wheel spacers, 5mm
- Seat Heating
- Metal door sill model insignia
- Stainless steel exhaust
- Navigation for PCM
- Six disc CD changer
- Ipod connection
Price we negotiated is about $46.5k I have checked many recent Manheim prices and can't find (m)any cars for this price with this many options...
Yes, I would have preferred to buy a CPO'ed car (like my 996 was), but this car has all the options I want, color combi I want, and the price is very nice. Same car with CPO will easily set me back $4-10k more.
PPI will be done monday/tuesday... hopefully no bad surprises, so I can pick the car up on Friday.
Thanks for all your input.
PS what is part number for clear sidemarkers for a 997... first mod is to depumpkinize!
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I hope that you have a great time with it!!
May you enjoy your many mountain roads with the top down and the seat heaters working overtime!
May you enjoy your many mountain roads with the top down and the seat heaters working overtime!
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Dutchie - I have your clears in my office.
Congrats.
Congrats.
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Eric,
Long time no talk... as you may have noticed I have left Charlotte and am in Denver now. Hopefully we will have a succesful PPI and then I will certainly come your way again for some cosmetic upgrades. Hope all is well.
Long time no talk... as you may have noticed I have left Charlotte and am in Denver now. Hopefully we will have a succesful PPI and then I will certainly come your way again for some cosmetic upgrades. Hope all is well.
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Sounds like you have done all your due diligence. You have most likely researched buying an aftermarket warranty as well as finding a good, reputable independent service shop for your 997 Porsche to give you good preventative maintenance as an option to a dealer. Welcome back.
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Sounds like you have done all your due diligence. You have most likely researched buying an aftermarket warranty as well as finding a good, reputable independent service shop for your 997 Porsche to give you good preventative maintenance as an option to a dealer. Welcome back.
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Fidelity or EasyCare, But there goes your price point. Add a warranty in, and you might have saved 1000 over a CPO, but you will get a longer term with aftermarket.
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What a great car! You are going to have a great time.
As far as aftermarket warranty,
I would ask what company the local Porsche dealer recommends for their non CPO cars.
What company the local independent shop has had success with.
As far as aftermarket warranty,
I would ask what company the local Porsche dealer recommends for their non CPO cars.
What company the local independent shop has had success with.
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All things equal, I would have preferred to get a CPO, but after all the DD and the savings on price, I think I am coming out ahead quite nicely.