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Old 11-01-2017, 01:54 PM
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glad the PPI identified those issues for you. wonder if that is what ended the last "sale pending" on that car. if SF Sports Cars is aware of the PPI findings and not disclosing that is pretty weak.

good luck in your search!
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Old 11-01-2017, 02:15 PM
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Depends in the buyer. I wouldn't buy a yellow car, thus it is worth less to me
so....you come across a GREAT deal on a yellow GT3, you pass it up?
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Old 11-01-2017, 02:43 PM
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so....you come across a GREAT deal on a yellow GT3, you pass it up?
Now you know why my cars are white......they were a good deal
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Old 11-01-2017, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pissedpuppy
so....you come across a GREAT deal on a yellow GT3, you pass it up?
Yepp. I'm the opposite of flashy, and I like to blend in which is a part of my affinity for Porsche over Ferrari or Lambo. Bright cars aren't my thing, and whatever the discount is isn't worth it as it would cause me to drive it less.

That is unless it's like 20k and I could just drive it solely to and from the track or something, but my answer above assumed a 10-20% discount which would not be worth it to me.
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Old 11-01-2017, 03:39 PM
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Both fenders / hood / bumper / clear bra to cover it up / no disclosure. That sucks, you had to spend money to realize that. I would find another car.
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Old 11-01-2017, 03:40 PM
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Well, yes, I put a deposit on the car but am glad I performed a PPI. It seems that the bumper, hood and two fenders have been repainted (well hidden under a clear bra!). I suspect a track related incident but one never knows. No structural damage and car passed the PPI well otherwise, but this is a big red flag. Clearly, the integrity of the seller is at stake here for not being upfront with me (how could they have not known?), but alas, this is the car business after all.

The question here is, should I move on or try to negotiate a steep discount and if so, what would be the 'right' price?
Thank you!
Well because of how low they sit and the angle of the front end they do take a good amount of road rocks and chips in those areas you mentioned. And a darker car like grey they would show up more. Maybe just that it had chips and somone repainted it and put on the wrap? Obviously if seller knew they should have disclosed regardless.
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This one looks pretty good and more importantly from a reliable source -

https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...rsche-gt3.html
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Old 11-01-2017, 03:54 PM
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It's on BAT. Awesome example. Super nice.

BTW where is the White GT3.1 with 3.9 listed for sale??
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Old 11-01-2017, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by gt2-josh
It's on BAT. Awesome example. Super nice.

BTW where is the White GT3.1 with 3.9 listed for sale??
BAT car has ceramics. 3.9 is with SF Sports Cars.
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Old 11-01-2017, 04:20 PM
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Oops. Not on BAT. Thanks.
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Old 11-01-2017, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Saru385
glad the PPI identified those issues for you. wonder if that is what ended the last "sale pending" on that car. if SF Sports Cars is aware of the PPI findings and not disclosing that is pretty weak.

good luck in your search!
The mechanic that did the PPI now recants his accident report, saying he had mistaken dirt trapped under clay treatment and clear bra with signs of paint imperfections indicating a possible accident. I will get a 'second opinion' plus a written statement from the seller who states the car is clean.
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The mechanic that did the PPI now recants his accident report, saying he had mistaken dirt trapped under clay treatment and clear bra with signs of paint imperfections indicating a possible accident. I will get a 'second opinion' plus a written statement from the seller who states the car is clean.
Take a portion off. Have a detailer remove, inspect, and reinstall whatever the smallest piece is. That would be worth the piece of mind to me and should only cost a couple hundred bucks.
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Old 11-01-2017, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by misterwaterfall
Take a portion off. Have a detailer remove, inspect, and reinstall whatever the smallest piece is. That would be worth the piece of mind to me and should only cost a couple hundred bucks.
That's actually a brilliant idea. I will try to do that!
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Old 11-02-2017, 10:51 AM
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These cars either have paint chips or repaint choose your poison

All of them have peppered hips unless they were bra'ed from the moment they came off the boat

I'd price accordingly and not stress it
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^^^ no chip no repaint no bra no peppered on hip no scratch 100% no paint flaws on mine 2011 and 3001 miles
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