Joe S.

Anyone else think this Carfax is a bit odd? Less than 500 miles in the last year?

https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...AB2A57FLB66462

smohr33

Looks to me like it went to auction last April, bounced around a couple dealers, and never found a new owner. Based on the build sheet it looks to a have no options other than 19" wheels and black window trim, maybe that's why?

CarGuyNVA

That is the most basic Macan in terms of options (or lack thereof) I believe I've ever seen. It is a bit strange that it spent the past year (almost) bouncing around a couple locations in the N CA area, but it probably just couldn't find a buyer. You did notice the valve cover gaskets were replaced, right?

For a used Macan S that basic, that's been sitting unsold for nearly a year now, you should be able to score a killer price on that one (if that's the vehicle for you).

Joe S.

Yes, saw the valve cover gaskets were replaced. Is this a known issue on the Macan's or do you think just because the car has been sitting so much? It looks like the place selling the car now replaced the gaskets which seemed odd as I would think this would be something covered by Porsche's warranty, which has now expired. Also looks like when it was bouncing between the Audi dealer and Carlsen the sent it to a tire shop for a bunch of work instead of doing it at the dealer.

The price is a little under 37k, nonnegotiable. Any warranty would be aftermarket. Good deal? Scary thing would be what if you want to sell it later, seem like it would be hard to sell...

Thanks guys!

///Bruce

It actually looks good. I'm not sure about Billy-Bob's Firestone store needing to replace pads AND rotors all around. Valve and timing chain cover leaks seem to be pretty frequent with the Macans. That was fixed. Again, looks okay but not knowing the options on the Macan and what they're asking I can't say more.

Uda880

Very few options on the thing, and at $35,500, 24,500 miles, it could be a good value. Cargurus IMV has it at $43K, with private at $41K; Carfax Value places it at around the same price. It's $5K - $8K under market, and very close to trade-in estimates. Not a bad deal, considering the valve and timing cover gasket has been replaced.

https://vinanalytics.com/car/WP1AB2A57FLB66462/

EDIT: gotta love the Shift service fee that tacks on an added $1,250.

Joe S.

Well they drive it to your house for you to check out for that fee. So I just figure the price is about 37k with that fee.

Another thing that is a bit odd is they don't let you do a PPI. You would have to buy the car, do a PPI then if you find an issue you can return it which seems like a pain.

Registration is also expired but they say they will take care of that.

Over all seems like it could be a good deal but a lot of little catches involved...

CarGuyNVA

As long as the lack of options are okay with you, and the lack of pre-purchase PPI doesn't bug you too much, it could be the vehicle for you. Price seems acceptable, assuming the vehicle is in otherwise excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition. You're not going to find a CPO at that price.

Just remember though.....two (2) options.....it has only two.

Uda880

I've personally never driven a low-option Macan, or a base for that matter. Since everyone here harps on options all the time, I've always assumed it to be incredibly important. Fair price though.

smohr33

Keep in mind good deal and cheap are not the same thing. Sale price is "cheap", but only because that's what it's worth. If it was a "deal", it would have sold quickly and not sat for 10 months.

Speaks volumes about the desirability of a low option, non-cpo car.

CarGuyNVA

In the world of Porsche, many would tell you that options are everything.

Uda880

Heh, I figured. Spent a 1.5 years looking for the right 997, and just recently spent a month looking for the right Macan Turbo. That's why I'm more focused on the Trade-In estimates for this low-optioned example for OP. Gonna be hard to sell privately later.

Joe S.

Agree

Joe S.

It's the rare Macan S track stripper.

PSEE

No PPI allowed?

As people in MA would say, :fuggedaboudit!!!"

Or, as in Monty Python's movie, the Holy Grail, after encountering Fierce Rabbit, "RUN AWAY!!!"