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Old 11-20-2014, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by UT911GTS
Its a good deal! I was expecting to pay around $85 for the car I wanted. I have been looking for this car for better part of a year and vetted a few bad ones...just hoping its as good its looks!
It sounds more like a great deal!
Old 11-20-2014, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Robocop305

Great car! But how would you know if you have the latest PCM update?
Go to INFO via the button under the PCM. Press the OPTION button on the right side. Select SET PCM system. Select Display. Select System version. Mine is V1.47 and was installed about two months ago as the dealer was trying (unsuccessfully) to delete previous phones from my Bluetooth. I suspect this is close to the latest version, but I don't know.

BTW, mine is a 2010 4S, if that matters. I do not have Nav or satellite.

Forgive the capitalization above. I copied it directly from my screen.
Old 11-20-2014, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Wayne Smith
Go to INFO via the button under the PCM. Press the OPTION button on the right side. Select SET PCM system. Select Display. Select System version. Mine is V1.47 and was installed about two months ago as the dealer was trying (unsuccessfully) to delete previous phones from my Bluetooth. I suspect this is close to the latest version, but I don't know.

BTW, mine is a 2010 4S, if that matters. I do not have Nav or satellite.

Forgive the capitalization above. I copied it directly from my screen.
Do you know what enhancements are associated with a newer version?
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I made a post over on 6speed here back in January of this year: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...date-info.html. Let me know if you have trouble accessing this and I'll attempt to repost it here.

The PCM software version I have is 2.24 which was the latest available at that time. The first post of the above-mentioned thread shows part of what you want to know, the details of the updates I listed in post #5 of that same thread. I think there is a new update each year in the December/January time frame... at least for maps.... but the updates I describe had much more than that.

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Originally Posted by UT911GTS
Its a good deal! I was expecting to pay around $85 for the car I wanted. I have been looking for this car for better part of a year and vetted a few bad ones...just hoping its as good its looks!
Not trying to be negative, but it makes me wonder why a Porsche dealer would sell that car CPO for that price. Porsche dealers are not known to leave thousands of dollars on the table. Hope it checks out for you, but please make sure you get a PPI by an independent party.
Old 11-20-2014, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by blakecam
Not trying to be negative, but it makes me wonder why a Porsche dealer would sell that car CPO for that price. Porsche dealers are not known to leave thousands of dollars on the table. Hope it checks out for you, but please make sure you get a PPI by an independent party.
Seems like an implication is that the dealer knows something and that the CPO will bring the lower sales price up to the higher price via PCNA reimbursements, but that argument seems full of holes.

For the OP, I assume StormRune answered your question, better than I could have.
Old 11-20-2014, 09:09 PM
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The only thing I would add is that if it's a 2011 it is due for its first Major Service which includes plugs, filters, oil change and injector cleaning. That will be a decent amount of money and I would negotiate that into the deal if it already hasn't been done.
Old 11-20-2014, 10:32 PM
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You guys are killin me! I'm working on getting Auto Critic to inspect the car, the 20K service is done and I talked to Plano Porsche's service Mgr and he knew the car, the owner and gave me a thumbs up on the car. I'm doing everything I can to ensure the car is as advertised.
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Sounds like you're in great shape! We're just a helpful bunch... Since the car is a CPO they will have taken care of any near-term service that is needed as part of the prep for that, it is one of the CPO requirements.
Enjoy!
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They even up dated the PCM! Confirmed that today that's to feedback from all of you guys. Thanks.

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Old 11-20-2014, 11:04 PM
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Appreciate that we are all jealous of this deal you have come upon. And happy for you while at the same time we are wondering what this means to the value of our own cars. Doesn't matter. Mine gets buried with me!

Get the car. Drive the car. Life is about to get much much better!

And post pictures. No one around here is going to believe this is real otherwise.
Old 11-20-2014, 11:10 PM
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And I appreciate every post! That's why I became a member.

I got down the road on one other car and during my due diligence I found out the car wasn't as advertised and I bailed on the deal. I will be very disappointed if this doesn't play out the way I hope.

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Old 11-21-2014, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by UT911GTS
I talked to the service manager at Plano Porsche and he knew the car, as well as the owner and said that he was meticulous with the car and said it would be a great vehicle to buy!

Very excited to get the exact car I was looking for at a great price!

Thanks for all help!

Original MSRP $119,870
911 Carrera GTS 103,100.00
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus 960.00
672 Extend Navigation Mod-PCM 3.0 2,110.00
714 Deletion of Alcantara 0.00
803 Interior Package in Carbon 1,140.00
844 3-Spoke Multi-Function SW 365.00
9Q Meteor Grey Metallic 710.00
AP Black Sport Seats in Leather 0.00
CGG Sport Chrono Guards Red 500.00
P03 Sport Bucket Seats 2,990.00
X69 Door Entry Guards Carbon Fiber 305.00
XAA Aerokit Cup 3,640.00
XFG Instrument Dials Guards Red 860.00
XMJ Center Console in Carbon 1,625.00
XSC Porsche Crest Emboss Headrest 285.00
XUV Logo on Center Console 330.00
Total Options 15,820.00
Total Charges 950.00
Total Order 119,870.00

$71,400

Great price, go for it!
Old 11-21-2014, 11:37 AM
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Auto Critic will be doing the PPI today. Will let you guys know what he comes up with. He said that he knew the Tim at Plano so he would give him a call as well about the car. Fingers crossed!
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The PPI is back and all is well! There a few cosmetic issues that Park Place was taking care of and everything else checked out. Matt at Auto Critic was great. When he got there the car was on the lift being serviced, making his job a bit easier. He communicated well on everything he saw in his report and believes that the car was never driven hard. With 20k miles, the original brake pads have more then 50% life left. I will post some pictures from Matt's report. Thanks again for all the feedback! Looking forward to being a 911 owner.

Gary


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