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04-15-2018, 09:21 AM
#2941
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Post the car fax and let the research begin. I would like to research this one just out of curiosity.
04-15-2018, 01:55 PM
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And what's up with those seats? Has anyone said why it has black seats? This looks like a flood car that somehow avoided a branded title, but someone replaced carpet, seats and repainted. I would maybe pay $15k for that car . . tops. I would not even waste money on a PPI without knowing answers about interior, who painted and where car was titled before and etc. Is the engine even original?
Post the car fax and let the research begin. I would like to research this one just out of curiosity.
Post the car fax and let the research begin. I would like to research this one just out of curiosity.
"I notice you live in Dallas, I live in the DFW area. I think a Porsche owner who wants to paint his car would want to have it done professionally. Wouldn't you? I'm not too worried about the resale value as much as the condition of car mechanically"
The whole thing sounds fishy. A completely repainted car and a seller trying to dump it after only owning it for a really short while. I would pass no matter what and keep looking. The right car will be out there for you and without all the shadiness or doubt. It seems to me that you really want this car to check out and you're looking for reassurances from the people on this forum. That's impossible since we are not there to see it but can only give you the same advice over and over which is to get a really, really comprehensive PPI and than cross your fingers. I would also take it to a reputable high end paint guy and get their opinion as well. I've bought dozens of very high end cars in my life and everything about this one screams run away. Good Luck!
The whole thing sounds fishy. A completely repainted car and a seller trying to dump it after only owning it for a really short while. I would pass no matter what and keep looking. The right car will be out there for you and without all the shadiness or doubt. It seems to me that you really want this car to check out and you're looking for reassurances from the people on this forum. That's impossible since we are not there to see it but can only give you the same advice over and over which is to get a really, really comprehensive PPI and than cross your fingers. I would also take it to a reputable high end paint guy and get their opinion as well. I've bought dozens of very high end cars in my life and everything about this one screams run away. Good Luck!
04-15-2018, 02:50 PM
#2943
Imho not a good deal and I wouldn't even bother with ppi. I, as I'm sure many others would not consider a car like this except for maybe a track car if it was 2wd, manual or PDK.
If you are interested because of budget, save up some more or look for a base Carrera This car will always have these issues.
If you are interested because of budget, save up some more or look for a base Carrera This car will always have these issues.
I assumed the car was ordered as a 2 tone color interior originally....? Notice the door panels are also 2 tone. The current owner said the previous owner painted the car but I didn't ask more in details. I will try and get a carfax and post. Thank you for your feed back.
I appreciate your advice and feed back, all I've gotten so far is get a good PPI which I know is a must. And you guys are telling me it's been repainted so run away! This is not enough concrete reason to walk away just yet. As I've mentioned previously there's a lot of things I don't like about this car, rims, repainted, tiptronic, 2 tone interior, and not my choice of aftermarket stereo head unit. But the one thing that keeps me interested is the fact it's a C4S, low mileage and low price. If everything checks out, wouldn't it be a good buy?
I appreciate your advice and feed back, all I've gotten so far is get a good PPI which I know is a must. And you guys are telling me it's been repainted so run away! This is not enough concrete reason to walk away just yet. As I've mentioned previously there's a lot of things I don't like about this car, rims, repainted, tiptronic, 2 tone interior, and not my choice of aftermarket stereo head unit. But the one thing that keeps me interested is the fact it's a C4S, low mileage and low price. If everything checks out, wouldn't it be a good buy?
04-15-2018, 04:04 PM
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I assumed the car was ordered as a 2 tone color interior originally....? Notice the door panels are also 2 tone. The current owner said the previous owner painted the car but I didn't ask more in details. I will try and get a carfax and post. Thank you for your feed back.
I appreciate your advice and feed back, all I've gotten so far is get a good PPI which I know is a must. And you guys are telling me it's been repainted so run away! This is not enough concrete reason to walk away just yet. As I've mentioned previously there's a lot of things I don't like about this car, rims, repainted, tiptronic, 2 tone interior, and not my choice of aftermarket stereo head unit. But the one thing that keeps me interested is the fact it's a C4S, low mileage and low price. If everything checks out, wouldn't it be a good buy?
I appreciate your advice and feed back, all I've gotten so far is get a good PPI which I know is a must. And you guys are telling me it's been repainted so run away! This is not enough concrete reason to walk away just yet. As I've mentioned previously there's a lot of things I don't like about this car, rims, repainted, tiptronic, 2 tone interior, and not my choice of aftermarket stereo head unit. But the one thing that keeps me interested is the fact it's a C4S, low mileage and low price. If everything checks out, wouldn't it be a good buy?
04-15-2018, 04:36 PM
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"I appreciate your advice and feed back, all I've gotten so far is get a good PPI which I know is a must. And you guys are telling me it's been repainted so run away! This is not enough concrete reason to walk away just yet. As I've mentioned previously there's a lot of things I don't like about this car, rims, repainted, tiptronic, 2 tone interior, and not my choice of aftermarket stereo head unit. But the one thing that keeps me interested is the fact it's a C4S, low mileage and low price. If everything checks out, wouldn't it be a good buy?"
It still sounds to me like you want this car no matter what any of us say and have your blinders on for all the negatives and glaringly obvious reasons to run away. If this car was such a great deal it would have sold already. If the guy gave me the car the only thing I would use it for would be to enter into a junk yard derby. Did I miss the VIN# in a post somewhere? Post it and lets take it from there. I'm interested in investigating its history, but I'll never change my mind. RUN THE F AWAY!
It still sounds to me like you want this car no matter what any of us say and have your blinders on for all the negatives and glaringly obvious reasons to run away. If this car was such a great deal it would have sold already. If the guy gave me the car the only thing I would use it for would be to enter into a junk yard derby. Did I miss the VIN# in a post somewhere? Post it and lets take it from there. I'm interested in investigating its history, but I'll never change my mind. RUN THE F AWAY!
04-15-2018, 05:36 PM
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Was listed on ebay without mention of repaint by Texas Direct from whom this guy apparently purchased.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Porsch...p2047675.l2557
Seller has it listed for $30,500 now.
I dunno, get a PPI and take a careful look at the paint. If not done well, it could look pretty horrid in a year or two.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Porsch...p2047675.l2557
Seller has it listed for $30,500 now.
I dunno, get a PPI and take a careful look at the paint. If not done well, it could look pretty horrid in a year or two.
04-15-2018, 07:14 PM
#2948
The funny thing is when I spoke to the owner, the first thing he said was he made a mistake of entering $30,500 and meant to put $34,500. He said he paid $44,000 for the car and can show me the receipt. I've texted him for a VIN and carfax report, still waiting for his reply. This car is not on my high priority list but still curious if everything checks out.
04-15-2018, 07:53 PM
#2949
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The funny thing is when I spoke to the owner, the first thing he said was he made a mistake of entering $30,500 and meant to put $34,500. He said he paid $44,000 for the car and can show me the receipt. I've texted him for a VIN and carfax report, still waiting for his reply. This car is not on my high priority list but still curious if everything checks out.
04-15-2018, 08:33 PM
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The funny thing is when I spoke to the owner, the first thing he said was he made a mistake of entering $30,500 and meant to put $34,500. He said he paid $44,000 for the car and can show me the receipt. I've texted him for a VIN and carfax report, still waiting for his reply. This car is not on my high priority list but still curious if everything checks out.
I ran a decoder. It had a $109k sticker, but no deviating carpet.
04-15-2018, 10:30 PM
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04-15-2018, 10:35 PM
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