stefang

How are you going to get the sales tax back?

rodsky

Return it and get an 09

mgordon18

Odds are huge that it's an RMS leak and not an IMS leak. IMS leaks are extremely rare on post-2005 cars (to the point of being almost non-existent). Tell the dealer he needs to fix the problem or you'll return it.

You shouldn't have to buy a car with a leak of any kind. If it's the IMS (which it's not), then it should be on them to fix it and you should walk away. If it's the RMS, then that's an easy fix. They should do it and you keep the car.

And what does "not leaking enough to warrant a repair mean?" Is it leaking or is it not leaking? WTF?

Find out the source before you make your decision - but if they make you pay for the diagnosis, get OUT.

Able1

The sales tax maybe an issue, the sales manager said he thinks he can get it refunded also. I would rather have the dealer pay to have the leak fixed. If this is not possible and I can get all the money back I will turn the car back in. Thanks for all the replies.

Ynot

This, RMS leaks are extremely common. My RMS leak showed up in the PPI, mine was CPO and I knew it'll be covered under warranty. My advice is to pay the $250 for a PPI to determine if it's worth keeping. If it's just an RMS leak which it sounds like it b/c it's seep so little. It's a $1,500 dollar fix, have the dealer pay for it. No big deal, your C4S like mine probably sat at the dealer's lot for months before you brought it. All 997.1 cars are prone to RMS leaks if not driven.

gota911

Return it and then run quickly to buy an '09.

pissedpuppy

this

P0rsch3F113

+ 1 !

soltino

Accept vs except......important difference.

tino

cvtbenhogan

Sorry 09 is more than 10K. Probably 65K. Saw a nice speed yellow low mile 09 4S with full black leather at 69K. Again, not many to chose.

Get them to replace the seal and get your PPI done.

Able1

I have gotten a post purchase inspection done on the car. The car needs to have the 40k major service done, the front inner tie rods are a little loose but acceptable, the tires have 65% tread left, the battery should be replaced (age), it has hit the over rev limiter 23 times in its life and it has a leak. I had this done at the original owners Porsche dealer where all the service was done on the car. This is the same dealer that told me that the car had a major service at 36k and at that time the car was in excellent shape. The car only had 39,800 miles on it when I bought it. This which I thought was fact along with the dealer warranty was the reason I purchased the car without a PPI.

Able1

I emailed the dealer I purchased the car from today at noon, I have not heard back from them. I will see what happens. Again Thanks for all the replies

robbonds

There will always be another car. Don't get discouraged. You will find exactly what you want.

Get rid of it!

dasams

One of the RL's has a statement in his signature that says "PPI does not stand for post purchase inspection" (or words to that effect).

What did they say about the leak?

997_Toronto

Well said!