so, what is the current status on this car?

 

a number of interested parties (one even left a deposit and walked away - lack of funds) but few seem to be able to afford it. Hence, available. Has gone thru a PPI with no issues whatsoever.

 

Nice car. GLWS

 

Scan and post the PPI. Done did deal.

 

Tim, there is no written PPI available - apparently, most if not all shops in So. Florida are refusing to do written PPI reports, for liability reasons - even local dealer (The Collection). PPI was performed by a local Porsche shop and i will gladly put anyone in touch with them upon request.

 

That is odd. And it kinda sux don't ya think. Is there FL law that allows you to sue if they miss something?

 

I found this to be very common, even 2 years ago, especially in California. Dealerships were refusing to do PPI. They would on occassion perform a "Multi Point Inspection". Though not very thorough.

 

I guess I have been lucky these past few times. Both BMW's and the TT got full inspections. WHEW

 

Tim, what State, CO? That might be why you have been successful.

 

CA for the Turbo
NC for the M3
TX for the X5

So pretty spread out. If I were to be buying a 993TT I would have a general inspection done but also pay for the Leak Down and Compression test. Those are services you pay for and should get a deliverable result. When i bought my 993TT out of AR I had it taken in and got a report and the numbers. It cost $350 but it was well worth it.

 

With a car like that - you almost have to take it at face value. Its a 993 Turbo, are you gonna buy it or not? Lol.

That said I agree - for the amount of money you are playing with vs. the time it takes, might as well put it on a lift and inspect all the bushings, brakes, look at how bad the oil leaks are - if any of them might damage something else (like a bushing). And do a leakdown / compression check on the motor. Id also read the computer for anything it might be wanting to reveal too.

But again - you don't really need an expert for any of that - nor do you need an 'official PPI'. You can drive a car and judge the overall 'condition' as long as you've driven another to compare it to. Thats the important one - drive more than one.

But I can say from the pictures and the fact he's posted his car to the uber-hypocritical rennlist forum that its probably pretty damn nice - and too much tire kicking might be offensive!!! Its a 993 Turbo man! Take it or leave it.
Awesome car!! GLWS

 

I guess if I am going to spend that $$ and run the risk of a 10k plus top end rebuild I can kick the tires as much as needed.

I learned from my 993TT experience that the more due diligence you do the less chance for catastrophic wallet implosion.

 

why is this car still for sale?

 

Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger..But she ain't messin' with no broke n****s

 

Why car still has not sold? i would guess the vast majority of "porschephiles" have eyes greater than their wallets, and the bank won't approve the loan, and the wife threatened divorce, and 'my other car " did not sell ... lots of tire kickers, and 2 , count them TWO forfeited deposits to-date.... Crazy world out there - lots of dreamers ... but aren't we all at one point or another? The right buyer will come along, no doubt.