My 1st Porsche and my 1st post ....
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06-09-2010 | 10:10 AM
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Welcome to 6speed and a possible first Porsche.
A leak here or there and a few blemishes might be expected in a car with 39K miles and a few years use in a city . The biggest concern are those level 6 over revs . That would be my dealbreaker . You may have signed all those contracts but a level 6 over rev paperwork might be enough of a factual reason to justify why you'd re evaluate the deal. Plus you have not accepted the car and you haven't paid yet . A deal is not over until you drive off the lot. I'm not saying walk .. after all .. at some point you thought this was the one and you have to make the decision .
I don't feel the price is terrible. It's not great .. but it's not bad.
The salesman is right on Turbo lag and a 997S will leap out off the line . It's lighter and normally aspirated has no lag. Plus DFI engine is an immediate response. Once those Turbos spool up though it's bye bye 997S and with a few modifications the lag can be greatly reduced.
80 grand can buy one heck of a car .
It's better to buy no car than the wrong car .
Think it over .. good luck in the decision.
One last thing .. 80K is almost a new 997S so even if you are commited in some way to that dealership (ie --you left a deposit and worry about getting it back) .. you may not be comitted to that car. They probably would sell you another car .. maybe a new car.
A leak here or there and a few blemishes might be expected in a car with 39K miles and a few years use in a city . The biggest concern are those level 6 over revs . That would be my dealbreaker . You may have signed all those contracts but a level 6 over rev paperwork might be enough of a factual reason to justify why you'd re evaluate the deal. Plus you have not accepted the car and you haven't paid yet . A deal is not over until you drive off the lot. I'm not saying walk .. after all .. at some point you thought this was the one and you have to make the decision .
I don't feel the price is terrible. It's not great .. but it's not bad.
The salesman is right on Turbo lag and a 997S will leap out off the line . It's lighter and normally aspirated has no lag. Plus DFI engine is an immediate response. Once those Turbos spool up though it's bye bye 997S and with a few modifications the lag can be greatly reduced.
80 grand can buy one heck of a car .
It's better to buy no car than the wrong car .
Think it over .. good luck in the decision.
One last thing .. 80K is almost a new 997S so even if you are commited in some way to that dealership (ie --you left a deposit and worry about getting it back) .. you may not be comitted to that car. They probably would sell you another car .. maybe a new car.
Also - thanks dksu
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10-08-2010 | 10:24 PM
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Hi Guys .... as a follow up .... I took all your advice - RAN like the wind .... And .... after some doing, I finally got my deposit back .... many many moons later.
Have been patiently hunting all the while lurking on here to torture myself until I get one
Thanks again for your great advice!
Have been patiently hunting all the while lurking on here to torture myself until I get one
Thanks again for your great advice!
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10-08-2010 | 10:50 PM
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Good to hear. Next time take your time, research and make sure you get what you want. $80k is nothing to sneeze at and in this market you can be picky. Also, check out Edmunds TMV and the auction prices instead of KBB to gauge the price. Good luck.
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10-09-2010 | 12:18 AM
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Great move, I was going to post run dont walk until I saw you undid the deal. Seems like alot of miles and alot of money and unneccesary blemishes and over revs.v You could almost go new 997.2 or S for that number.
Don't buy in this economy until you are sure you are getting a good deal, they are out there for sure.
good luck!!!
Don't buy in this economy until you are sure you are getting a good deal, they are out there for sure.
good luck!!!
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10-09-2010 | 06:59 AM
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Great advice being given from all the mbrs so far.... I now see that you have gotten your deposit back and this car is not being purchased (great news).
Now my advice would be to continue to search and keep looking around the 6speed cars for sale section.......some members here are selling some turbos and the cars look terrific. Just something I check from time to time also is the PCA website under the Certified Cars section.... lots of available turbos for good $
Now my advice would be to continue to search and keep looking around the 6speed cars for sale section.......some members here are selling some turbos and the cars look terrific. Just something I check from time to time also is the PCA website under the Certified Cars section.... lots of available turbos for good $
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10-09-2010 | 07:06 AM
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10-09-2010 | 07:24 AM
Its great to see the forums like this. I've been on other forums that would have normally torn this guy apart. Granted the level of personnel on this forum is higher then others I've been on but it's good you are all here to help him out.
Definitely convinced me to post up my info when I go into get mine!
Definitely convinced me to post up my info when I go into get mine!
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10-10-2010 | 04:14 AM
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Couldn't agree more on the chase part!
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10-10-2010 | 08:21 AM
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I'm so happy to see things worked out for you. All the previous advice has been great. Most importantly it is a buyer's market. Keep asking those questions. Read as much as you can, and locate either a reputable dealer or a seller that will pay for CPO at the dealer where you can examine print out of any over rev's if they may have occured. Once you have a clean history, with a warranty, with the options you desire at a fair price then you will have your car. Don't be affraid to post potential sales here. Some of the guys on this board are extremely knowledgeable on what and what is not a good purchase. Good luck.
Jay
Jay
