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Old 01-21-2012, 01:02 PM
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I had a 997S but didn't have full leather. This looks weird.

Old 01-21-2012, 01:08 PM
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Maybe it got wet or comfort leather interior.
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Thanks. Dealer is closed today so I'll find out more. The carfax is clean but just looks odd.
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Originally Posted by nota_troll
Thanks. Dealer is closed today so I'll find out more. The carfax is clean but just looks odd.
Supple leather option - if so, I imagine all the seats look similar

http://photos.ecarlist.com/kp/NE/NY/.../ld/lw_800.jpg
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Not a normal look....where is the back rest?
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might be a replacement panel installed at some time, does not look right at all..
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It's not supple leather and the back rest is there. Slim pickings on 997 turbos in Texas.

http://www.texasimportsales.com/web/...photos/929358/
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The dealer would probably replace it if it were a deal killer for you.
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Originally Posted by nota_troll
It's not supple leather and the back rest is there. Slim pickings on 997 turbos in Texas.

http://www.texasimportsales.com/web/...photos/929358/
Bridgestones on the front, Conti's on the back - not a good mix.
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Originally Posted by jhbrennan
Bridgestones on the front, Conti's on the back - not a good mix.
The detective work is un real but this exactly is the reason why it's for sale for the price it's advertised at
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Originally Posted by C2 Turbo
The detective work is un real but this exactly is the reason why it's for sale for the price it's advertised at
Wow, you had to scroll past a lot of pics to see that. (tires)
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There's something wrong with those rear seat surfaces. Both sides look like they got wet or they were refinished poorly. Perhaps the adhesive is failing.

That's definitely not the supple option. Supple is more 'ruffled' and the front seats aren't supple.

Get the price you want, pull the rear seat surfaces and throw 'em in your closet, then go drive!
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Flood car.

Looks like bad repair job, or water damage. I'd run from this one.
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I agree with Eric. Who puts mismatched tires on a turbo? One of the first things you check on a used car to see if it's been taken care of. Perhaps the back window leaked.
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Yeah. It's off the list. Thanks all.



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