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Old 07-15-2019, 02:46 PM
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Default Looking to Buy a Slate Grey / Meteor Gray Manual 997.1 Turbo

Must have options:
- Manual
- Coupe
- Slate grey or meteor grey, would also consider silver, lapris, or other blues

Nice to have options:
- PCCB
- Sports chrono
- Adaptive seats
- Black or terracotta leather are ideal, but would consider other interior options
- LSD
- Rear park sensors

Please reach out if you are considering selling or know of a vehicle that fits the criteria above. Thanks!

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Slate gray is relatively uncommon, exact numbers can be found on **********. My friend who has a Slate Gray Turbo searched for a year for his.

The real key is to be patient with your search. It may take 6 months to a year, but to find a car that you will keep long term, it is worth it. I also would keep in mind that you shouldn't let something simple like not having carbon fiber trim prevent you from buying an otherwise ideal car. Simple things like wheels, steering wheels, exhausts, can all be changed.

I would recommend reaching out to Switchcars or Merit Partners and considering using them to help you in your search. They have the ability to get you cars that you otherwise would not be aware of.

Best of luck with the search. It is fun.
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I've been looking on and off over the last 3 years so I'm willing to wait for the right one to come up. It will be well worth it!
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Both of these seem perfect.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...1177/overview/

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
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It seems like the 90k-100k+ cars are sitting on lots for well over 150 days. I'm looking for a driver with moderately low mileage.

That second car you sent is nearly perfect for what I'm looking for - great minds I got in touch with the dealer a few week ago but they've been terrible with communication which kind of put me off.

Hopefully the owner / seller is a forum member and can help answer questions!

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Old 07-16-2019, 06:48 PM
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Glad you have been in touch with them. Yes, communication via email/phone when buying a car is not fun, especially if you are not dealing with a very reputable higher end Porsche specialty dealer. I would recommend getting a good PPI and if it checks out moving forward to putting a deposit down and flying out there to see the car in person.
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Oops, it just sold. 23,000 mile Atlas Grey one with natural brown interior and PCCB's. Went for 77.3k

https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/2...o_QnuIklBDvtgU

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Just sent you a PM. I have an 08 6spd Turbo in Atlas Grey the meet a lot of your criteria with the exception of I have 39k miles. Coolant lines were pinned last year.
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Originally Posted by doramon1313
Just sent you a PM. I have an 08 6spd Turbo in Atlas Grey the meet a lot of your criteria with the exception of I have 39k miles. Coolant lines were pinned last year.
PM replied!
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I really like that 7500mile Slate with PCCB!!
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Originally Posted by Johnny DB
I really like that 7500mile Slate with PCCB!!
Me too!

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Originally Posted by Duckstu
Oops, it just sold. 23,000 mile Atlas Grey one with natural brown interior and PCCB's. Went for 77.3k

https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/2...o_QnuIklBDvtgU
Don't forget to add buyer's premium of 5% on top.. so really it cost a bit over $81,200

Atlas is the best color though. Hold out for an atlas!
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Originally Posted by nle
Me too! A bit out of my budget but I hope it goes to a RL member
Stretch the budget and negotiate the price down I looked for a Slate Grey with PCCB forever!
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2nd one looks to be meteor grey, you can tell with the lighter appearance and lack of "depth"

I was the one Bxstr was referring to, love my car!




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Originally Posted by MK_TT
2nd one looks to be meteor grey, you can tell with the lighter appearance and lack of "depth"

I was the one Bxstr was referring to, love my car!

You have one fine example!! I love the darker mk2 style wheels


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