Is this factory aero kit?
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06-02-2009 | 12:09 PM
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I looked hard for this. It's not listed as an option on 09 if one looks on the Porsche site. But that car is an 07 . In 07 Porsche did release an aerokit which is similar to the Gt3 minus the vent.
Most who have it add it after they get the car . I don't know anyone who ordered it on the car itself . It would be an add on part much like if one added Gt3 wheels . In fact some people with widebody Porsches tried to order the car with gt3RS wheels and they could not unless they bought the wheels separate .
Thus-- it IS most likely OEM but even if it came on the car on day one it was a separate added event.
The other thing on that car is chrome wheels . I have never seen this OEM but someone else has ?
One last thing .. when I see a bumper and rear different than stock on a used car lot it does raise a flag to check paint even more carefully . I have seen OTHER cars which were repaired and dressed up with cool looking parts to attract a sale .
Most who have it add it after they get the car . I don't know anyone who ordered it on the car itself . It would be an add on part much like if one added Gt3 wheels . In fact some people with widebody Porsches tried to order the car with gt3RS wheels and they could not unless they bought the wheels separate .
Thus-- it IS most likely OEM but even if it came on the car on day one it was a separate added event.
The other thing on that car is chrome wheels . I have never seen this OEM but someone else has ?
One last thing .. when I see a bumper and rear different than stock on a used car lot it does raise a flag to check paint even more carefully . I have seen OTHER cars which were repaired and dressed up with cool looking parts to attract a sale .
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06-02-2009 | 12:12 PM
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Those turbo wheels are sweet! I'd seriously have to talk them into putting a set if those on there.
Yeah you are right, it is a color I like and with some neat options that I will never pay full price for. I just want to do all my homework first and when they do decide to negotiate, I'll know what I'd be getting. I do agree the millage is of concern, and they did assure me the CPO will cover any issues. I guess what threw in the question mark was when they offer to lower the price by removing the CPO status. That to me was puzzling as well. But being they are a reputable dealer I'd take their word on the CPO, since they will be the ones servicing the vehicle in the future anyway.
I am also reaching out to some other dealers in the area to see what they have to offer as far as 08's. Who knows, I might end up with a deal on one of those instead of this high mile CPO.
Thanks again!
Yeah you are right, it is a color I like and with some neat options that I will never pay full price for. I just want to do all my homework first and when they do decide to negotiate, I'll know what I'd be getting. I do agree the millage is of concern, and they did assure me the CPO will cover any issues. I guess what threw in the question mark was when they offer to lower the price by removing the CPO status. That to me was puzzling as well. But being they are a reputable dealer I'd take their word on the CPO, since they will be the ones servicing the vehicle in the future anyway.
I am also reaching out to some other dealers in the area to see what they have to offer as far as 08's. Who knows, I might end up with a deal on one of those instead of this high mile CPO.
Thanks again!
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06-02-2009 | 12:18 PM
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The list was a pro forma invoice directly from PCNA to this dealer, itemizing the options and prices for this car, along with the previous owner's name. It was a custom ordered car with these options when it was purchased new.
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06-02-2009 | 12:22 PM
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The aerokit was just one of many things which raise concern with the car and rendered doubts .
A first Porsche needs to be bought with confidence and certainty . That's all I want for him no matter what car he decides to buy .
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06-02-2009 | 12:29 PM
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Here's another picture of the factory front
http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me...ory_Code=997AK
Looks like yours
http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me...ory_Code=997AK
Looks like yours
This is it !!!
It's listed as a "conversion" . I had missed yoir post. If it was on the original order it must have been an added (at full MSRP) . Two years later ..THEY are facing the resale nightmare of a high ticket item,
I see its listed at approx 1500 bucks . I wonder how much it cost from the factory . OP said it was around 6 grand ? Big price gap.
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06-02-2009 | 01:58 PM
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This is it !!!
It's listed as a "conversion" . I had missed yoir post. If it was on the original order it must have been an added (at full MSRP) . Two years later ..THEY are facing the resale nightmare of a high ticket item,
I see its listed at approx 1500 bucks . I wonder how much it cost from the factory . OP said it was around 6 grand ? Big price gap.
It's listed as a "conversion" . I had missed yoir post. If it was on the original order it must have been an added (at full MSRP) . Two years later ..THEY are facing the resale nightmare of a high ticket item,
I see its listed at approx 1500 bucks . I wonder how much it cost from the factory . OP said it was around 6 grand ? Big price gap.
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06-02-2009 | 02:06 PM
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XAA is exactly the code listed in the invoice copy I have here. And yes the price was $6990.
Couple of other high priced upgrades listed in the invoice:
59 slate grey matellic $3070
BP Terracotta interior $3795
DAD gear lever/handbrake alum/lther $1680
P01L Adaptive Sport Stst Lthr $2695
670 nav $2070
680 Bose high end $1390
XLF Sports Exhaust $2400
XMZ rear center console - leather $1260
plus a dozen of so other upgrades. This car is basically upgraded to the wazoo.
Couple of other high priced upgrades listed in the invoice:
59 slate grey matellic $3070
BP Terracotta interior $3795
DAD gear lever/handbrake alum/lther $1680
P01L Adaptive Sport Stst Lthr $2695
670 nav $2070
680 Bose high end $1390
XLF Sports Exhaust $2400
XMZ rear center console - leather $1260
plus a dozen of so other upgrades. This car is basically upgraded to the wazoo.
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06-02-2009 | 02:39 PM
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I owned a C2S with factory aero and I have to say it looks identical to your car, so I would say yes it is a genuine front aero. It might have been a retro fit but as long as its an original porsche part I really dont see there is a difference or issue. Many cars are converted to aero afterwards because either it wasnt available when the car was made or a subsequent owner prefers the aero looks but found a great deal on a non-aero car.
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06-02-2009 | 03:11 PM
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Here's a pic of my front bumper. GT3 that the seller put on the week after he bought the car brand new so not original to the car, but Porsche OEM.
Just for fun, a shot of the aftermarket bumper as well. Also put on a week after he bought the car. Not Porsche OEM (Rinspeed "Indy").
Just for fun, a shot of the aftermarket bumper as well. Also put on a week after he bought the car. Not Porsche OEM (Rinspeed "Indy").
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06-02-2009 | 05:12 PM
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The car is an 07 but this is still an option much like ceramic brakes where resale will never see the intitial cost .
Geeze ... at 7 grand with all the other options I wonder why the guy didn't just buy a Gt3 . I guess he wanted some creature confort but now with 18K miles on the odometer that dealership is stuck .
My feeling is that if one buys a car with 30K of options he better plan on keeping it awhile .
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04-04-2011 | 11:02 AM
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