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04-08-2018, 11:23 AM
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Info on this Macan
Hi there,
I'm in the market for a certified 2017-18 Macan Turbo and came across one at a dealership in LA. It's nicely equipped and < 3,000 miles.
After test driving it and inspecting it, some things seemed off. There was a noticeable creaking sound coming from the outside that could be heard on the inside. After the test drive, as we were entering the driveway, the flex in the front end exacerbated the creaking that it almost sounded like something was breaking or cracking. After we parked it, an inspection of the exterior showed either the front bumper or hood were shifted to one side. It had a terrible (almost DIY) looking partial clear bra. Then the salesperson said something that got me thinking, He said the car "was a demo car" that came directly from Porsche Atlanta (PCNA). The first thing that came to mind was "is this a Experience Center test car or something similiar?"
So I call one anyone out there to help provide me some info/history on this car and help shed some light? Thanks in advance!
VIN#: WP1AF2A5XHLB60906
I'm in the market for a certified 2017-18 Macan Turbo and came across one at a dealership in LA. It's nicely equipped and < 3,000 miles.
After test driving it and inspecting it, some things seemed off. There was a noticeable creaking sound coming from the outside that could be heard on the inside. After the test drive, as we were entering the driveway, the flex in the front end exacerbated the creaking that it almost sounded like something was breaking or cracking. After we parked it, an inspection of the exterior showed either the front bumper or hood were shifted to one side. It had a terrible (almost DIY) looking partial clear bra. Then the salesperson said something that got me thinking, He said the car "was a demo car" that came directly from Porsche Atlanta (PCNA). The first thing that came to mind was "is this a Experience Center test car or something similiar?"
So I call one anyone out there to help provide me some info/history on this car and help shed some light? Thanks in advance!
VIN#: WP1AF2A5XHLB60906
04-09-2018, 01:03 PM
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Based upon your description; run away. Fast. Don’t look back. A normal Macan doesn’t make those sounds.
04-09-2018, 03:30 PM
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No carfax report, for any incident of private grounds, like an experience center?
Certainly a PPi is needed, from an independent source.
Paying full freight, and your scooby senses are going off?
I was looking at a used 2015. Millage was right. No sun roof, which I really like.
3 accidents and reasonable repair? 1500-2000 each. I was fine with all those.
Got the carfax that showed a 4th, A non-disclosed 12k repair. I'm out there....
Certainly a PPi is needed, from an independent source.
Paying full freight, and your scooby senses are going off?
I was looking at a used 2015. Millage was right. No sun roof, which I really like.
3 accidents and reasonable repair? 1500-2000 each. I was fine with all those.
Got the carfax that showed a 4th, A non-disclosed 12k repair. I'm out there....