Your thoughts: 997.1TT $61k @ Carmax
09-28-2017, 04:51 PM
#33
Cruisin'
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Quick Update:
Fantastic news, Porsche Fremont replaced the clutch and flywheel and I purchased the car this past Tuesday. Immediately sent it over to RMG for a PPI (Dan and Bob are awesome) and results came back clean. DME shows 1 event in range 4 and none in 5 and 6 and was told this was nothing to worry about. Other than some minor bits (e.g. front lip has rash, usual peeling a/c controls, leather on shift **** coming apart, turn signal bulb needs to be replaced, etc) and 1 major bit, busted clutch slave cylinder which we all suspected to be the main issue in the first place, the car was in tip top shape.
The best part is, is that Carmax agreed to fix/replace almost all the issues on the PPI! As in new ****, new front lip, etc! The minor bits are being handled by Carmax and the clutch slave cylinder replacement will happen at Porsche Fremont.
Feeling lucky I took a chance with this well optioned turbo and happy to be dealing with Carmax, I'm uncertain another dealer would have addressed those issues post sale.
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09-29-2017, 01:08 PM
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Definitely. The good news is that it's almost all surface level contaminants/swirls so should all come right out.
Yes stock, no drone, if anything a bit too quiet.
Quick Update:
Fantastic news, Porsche Fremont replaced the clutch and flywheel and I purchased the car this past Tuesday. Immediately sent it over to RMG for a PPI (Dan and Bob are awesome) and results came back clean. DME shows 1 event in range 4 and none in 5 and 6 and was told this was nothing to worry about. Other than some minor bits (e.g. front lip has rash, usual peeling a/c controls, leather on shift **** coming apart, turn signal bulb needs to be replaced, etc) and 1 major bit, busted clutch slave cylinder which we all suspected to be the main issue in the first place, the car was in tip top shape.
The best part is, is that Carmax agreed to fix/replace almost all the issues on the PPI! As in new ****, new front lip, etc! The minor bits are being handled by Carmax and the clutch slave cylinder replacement will happen at Porsche Fremont.
Feeling lucky I took a chance with this well optioned turbo and happy to be dealing with Carmax, I'm uncertain another dealer would have addressed those issues post sale.
Yes stock, no drone, if anything a bit too quiet.
Quick Update:
Fantastic news, Porsche Fremont replaced the clutch and flywheel and I purchased the car this past Tuesday. Immediately sent it over to RMG for a PPI (Dan and Bob are awesome) and results came back clean. DME shows 1 event in range 4 and none in 5 and 6 and was told this was nothing to worry about. Other than some minor bits (e.g. front lip has rash, usual peeling a/c controls, leather on shift **** coming apart, turn signal bulb needs to be replaced, etc) and 1 major bit, busted clutch slave cylinder which we all suspected to be the main issue in the first place, the car was in tip top shape.
The best part is, is that Carmax agreed to fix/replace almost all the issues on the PPI! As in new ****, new front lip, etc! The minor bits are being handled by Carmax and the clutch slave cylinder replacement will happen at Porsche Fremont.
Feeling lucky I took a chance with this well optioned turbo and happy to be dealing with Carmax, I'm uncertain another dealer would have addressed those issues post sale.
10-09-2017, 06:56 PM
#38
Three Wheelin'
Agree 100% 
I've bought 6 or 7 cars from Carmax over the past 10 or so years including my current TTS. It had $10K worth of problems that they fixed (work was done by local Porsche dealer) under warranty within the first 30-days without any pushback or questions. My TTS is now cosmetically and mechanically perfect thanks to them.
If I ever look for another car I will consult Carmax first, they are the best IMO. And, their extended warranty (underwritten by Fidelity I've been told) is second to none.
Not affiliated and I've posted my experiences with Carmax in the past so this post is consistent too, I'm a customer for life.
I've bought 6 or 7 cars from Carmax over the past 10 or so years including my current TTS. It had $10K worth of problems that they fixed (work was done by local Porsche dealer) under warranty within the first 30-days without any pushback or questions. My TTS is now cosmetically and mechanically perfect thanks to them.
If I ever look for another car I will consult Carmax first, they are the best IMO. And, their extended warranty (underwritten by Fidelity I've been told) is second to none.
Not affiliated and I've posted my experiences with Carmax in the past so this post is consistent too, I'm a customer for life.