PCCBs past their limits (rotors)...what can I expect?
05-03-2013, 09:41 AM
#46
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Back when I was buying $20k Supras I wasn't having PPI's performed or doing as much research about the cars history, but then I knew the replacement parts costs were more reasonable for core items too.
When I bought my first Porsche in 2009 it was a huge leap of faith since I started to really understand what the parts cost and how serious things could potentially get if I experienced a significant failure. I also started to learn about how having a highly modified car only made the chances of those failures go up exponentially.
So, the easy answer to your question is "no", but I can tell you that when you're ready to spend much more money that the peace of mind goes a LONG way for me to know the car has been validated as much as I can do prior to buying it. The car I'm buying was looked at (and passed on) by 2 other potential buyers, so that only had my curiosity up. Neither had a PPI performed, but it had me wanting to protect myself as much as possible going into the deal.
I don't consider myself **** about cars in general by the way, but I'm very mindful about potential risks and want to do the appropriate amount of research and due diligence up front to better enjoy the overall experience with the car. I have a few cars I've regretted buying in the past (2 Supras, out of the 5 I owned), and with better research up front I could have avoided those situations.
05-03-2013, 11:07 AM
#47
Nordschleife Master
I'm not sure how to answer your question. Meaning, I've found that as the overall spending and investment goes up on my side, my interest in knowing as much about the car in question goes up accordingly.
Back when I was buying $20k Supras I wasn't having PPI's performed or doing as much research about the cars history, but then I knew the replacement parts costs were more reasonable for core items too.
When I bought my first Porsche in 2009 it was a huge leap of faith since I started to really understand what the parts cost and how serious things could potentially get if I experienced a significant failure. I also started to learn about how having a highly modified car only made the chances of those failures go up exponentially.
So, the easy answer to your question is "no", but I can tell you that when you're ready to spend much more money that the peace of mind goes a LONG way for me to know the car has been validated as much as I can do prior to buying it. The car I'm buying was looked at (and passed on) by 2 other potential buyers, so that only had my curiosity up. Neither had a PPI performed, but it had me wanting to protect myself as much as possible going into the deal.
I don't consider myself **** about cars in general by the way, but I'm very mindful about potential risks and want to do the appropriate amount of research and due diligence up front to better enjoy the overall experience with the car. I have a few cars I've regretted buying in the past (2 Supras, out of the 5 I owned), and with better research up front I could have avoided those situations.
Back when I was buying $20k Supras I wasn't having PPI's performed or doing as much research about the cars history, but then I knew the replacement parts costs were more reasonable for core items too.
When I bought my first Porsche in 2009 it was a huge leap of faith since I started to really understand what the parts cost and how serious things could potentially get if I experienced a significant failure. I also started to learn about how having a highly modified car only made the chances of those failures go up exponentially.
So, the easy answer to your question is "no", but I can tell you that when you're ready to spend much more money that the peace of mind goes a LONG way for me to know the car has been validated as much as I can do prior to buying it. The car I'm buying was looked at (and passed on) by 2 other potential buyers, so that only had my curiosity up. Neither had a PPI performed, but it had me wanting to protect myself as much as possible going into the deal.
I don't consider myself **** about cars in general by the way, but I'm very mindful about potential risks and want to do the appropriate amount of research and due diligence up front to better enjoy the overall experience with the car. I have a few cars I've regretted buying in the past (2 Supras, out of the 5 I owned), and with better research up front I could have avoided those situations.
05-03-2013, 12:35 PM
#48
I'm not sure how to answer your question. Meaning, I've found that as the overall spending and investment goes up on my side, my interest in knowing as much about the car in question goes up accordingly.
Back when I was buying $20k Supras I wasn't having PPI's performed or doing as much research about the cars history, but then I knew the replacement parts costs were more reasonable for core items too.
When I bought my first Porsche in 2009 it was a huge leap of faith since I started to really understand what the parts cost and how serious things could potentially get if I experienced a significant failure. I also started to learn about how having a highly modified car only made the chances of those failures go up exponentially.
So, the easy answer to your question is "no", but I can tell you that when you're ready to spend much more money that the peace of mind goes a LONG way for me to know the car has been validated as much as I can do prior to buying it. The car I'm buying was looked at (and passed on) by 2 other potential buyers, so that only had my curiosity up. Neither had a PPI performed, but it had me wanting to protect myself as much as possible going into the deal.
I don't consider myself **** about cars in general by the way, but I'm very mindful about potential risks and want to do the appropriate amount of research and due diligence up front to better enjoy the overall experience with the car. I have a few cars I've regretted buying in the past (2 Supras, out of the 5 I owned), and with better research up front I could have avoided those situations.
Back when I was buying $20k Supras I wasn't having PPI's performed or doing as much research about the cars history, but then I knew the replacement parts costs were more reasonable for core items too.
When I bought my first Porsche in 2009 it was a huge leap of faith since I started to really understand what the parts cost and how serious things could potentially get if I experienced a significant failure. I also started to learn about how having a highly modified car only made the chances of those failures go up exponentially.
So, the easy answer to your question is "no", but I can tell you that when you're ready to spend much more money that the peace of mind goes a LONG way for me to know the car has been validated as much as I can do prior to buying it. The car I'm buying was looked at (and passed on) by 2 other potential buyers, so that only had my curiosity up. Neither had a PPI performed, but it had me wanting to protect myself as much as possible going into the deal.
I don't consider myself **** about cars in general by the way, but I'm very mindful about potential risks and want to do the appropriate amount of research and due diligence up front to better enjoy the overall experience with the car. I have a few cars I've regretted buying in the past (2 Supras, out of the 5 I owned), and with better research up front I could have avoided those situations.
But your answer should be quite eye opening to -everyone- who looks to purchase cars of this caliber.
05-03-2013, 01:37 PM
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Just more confirmation of the value of this forum for real world knowledge and experience. The lack of knowledge that sometimes comes out of the dealerships (that one would assume should be reliable resources) continues. Good on you for following this through to a great result. Nice looking RS!
