Looking at a 2003 996 carrera 4S.
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good forum - I am also looking at a C4S, actually two, a 2003 and 2004. Both are being offered in the mid 50's range. Both are in excellent condition, below 30 k miles, etc. One is certified pre owned. One is being offered by the dealer, knows the previous owner, etc (but it is not the color I want) the other is by an ebay marketer...on consignment. I was able to see the ebay car in person and saw their version of the carfax. I have a couple of questions, one, the ebay car, the one I like the best, came to MN from a NJ dealer and was only here since July and the owner is flipping it already (it has been on the market for 3 months, they just dropped the price) - I am wondering if there is something dubious with this car and how I could find out. The passanger side air bag compartment is protruding about 1/8th inch and I can't help but wonder if it has been deployed in spite of a very clean carfax. How can you really know? Will the local dealer give you an honest assesment of the car if you are not buying it from him? On another subject...there are a lot of companies that sell extended warranties...who would, can you buy them from? I have owned a couple of Porshce's in the past, but always bought them new from the dealer...this is my first venture into the used car market and don't want to make a 50k mistake. Tcarho
). Car is garaged/covered - all maintenance records, no accidents. Car is under Porsche CPO warranty (6 yr or 100k).
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good forum - I am also looking at a C4S, actually two, a 2003 and 2004. Both are being offered in the mid 50's range. Both are in excellent condition, below 30 k miles, etc. One is certified pre owned. One is being offered by the dealer, knows the previous owner, etc (but it is not the color I want) the other is by an ebay marketer...on consignment. I was able to see the ebay car in person and saw their version of the carfax. I have a couple of questions, one, the ebay car, the one I like the best, came to MN from a NJ dealer and was only here since July and the owner is flipping it already (it has been on the market for 3 months, they just dropped the price) - I am wondering if there is something dubious with this car and how I could find out. The passanger side air bag compartment is protruding about 1/8th inch and I can't help but wonder if it has been deployed in spite of a very clean carfax. How can you really know? Will the local dealer give you an honest assesment of the car if you are not buying it from him? On another subject...there are a lot of companies that sell extended warranties...who would, can you buy them from? I have owned a couple of Porshce's in the past, but always bought them new from the dealer...this is my first venture into the used car market and don't want to make a 50k mistake. Tcarho
I did this on my 02 C4S purchase and it was reassuring to validate the body had no repair work done as a part of the PPI.
Good luck with your search and be patient as there are some real good deals out these at this time of year ( including some on this forum as you can see).
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tried to PM
Tried to PM, but didn't hear from you, not sure I have the protocol right. Did you get either message?
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When I bought my C4S I did the same research. IF you purchase the car from a dealer he is required to tell you if the the body panels have been replaced or bondo'd. Its a law in many states. It must be disclosed.
I would HIGHLY recommend purchasing a full warranty!!!!!!!! 3-5K is NOTHING compared to a 12-18K Engine replacement!!!
And most aftermarket warranties are transferable to another owner.
I would HIGHLY recommend purchasing a full warranty!!!!!!!! 3-5K is NOTHING compared to a 12-18K Engine replacement!!!
And most aftermarket warranties are transferable to another owner.
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I have an 04 C4S mint condition - sport exhaust, heated seats, Bose,CD, Radar/laser hidden system, LoJack, original wheels/tires (currently have 19" new Michelin w/Kahn rims - will sell w/or without car). My car was the cover car for the PCA magazine a few months ago in the NW. White w/full black leather interior and some carbon fiber. PM me if you are interested - I have not put it on the market yet, but will be soon (I have an order in for a new 08 997TT ). Car is garaged/covered - all maintenance records, no accidents. Car is under Porsche CPO warranty (6 yr or 100k).
I Am interested in your car and could not pm you, get me your info so we can talk... Sorry for the thread jack, didn't know what else to do....
I Am interested in your car and could not pm you, get me your info so we can talk... Sorry for the thread jack, didn't know what else to do....
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Is that true? If so... why do so many private sellers advertise the CPO as part of the sale then?
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CPO is tranferrable from private seller to private buyer. CPO does not transfer from private seller to dealer.
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tcarho- email me at tlarocque@***.net if you get a chance. I don't have enough posts to PM but I have a car you might be interested in. GL!
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Bought my 2003 C4S about 8 months ago with 11K miles. Purchased an extended warranty- Bumper to Bumper 5 years-60,000 miles for $3,000. Even comes with tire coverage, (pro-rated) rental car $35/day, and towing $75.00, Also read if you're outside 100 miles of your home and sometimes happens they will reinburse you for hotel and food. Max of $375.00. Buying the extended warranty is a peace of mind. Purchased at the Porsche dealer in my area. Some type of new program they are running.
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Fine used car dealership can often warrant the car themselves. When I purchased my car back in June 07, we negotiated a couple of month’s warranty. I know it is a very short term warranty in comparison to most of what most folks are used to. The point is it is negotiable with the dealer. Within the 60 days, I discovered a slight oil leak which was diagnosed to be from the breather hose, coolant leak which they replaced with a new tank, replaced the trunk micro switch. They replaced the brake rotors and pads after the PPI. Even after the warranty period, they looked after the stabilizer bar link replacement. The car has since been running beautifully.
I was told by the local Porsche dealership that it is common for Porsche to burn oil... a 1/4 quart of oil every 1000 miles or so. So far, I've accumulated about 3000 miles and so far so good .. no topping required.
I was told by the local Porsche dealership that it is common for Porsche to burn oil... a 1/4 quart of oil every 1000 miles or so. So far, I've accumulated about 3000 miles and so far so good .. no topping required.
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burning oil and not burning oil simply represents a minor inconvenience of having to check your oil and refill it intermittently and has zero bearing on reliablity/performance as described by porsche (not unusual to have to top off).
it's one thing to top off a quart's worth every 10K miles... it's a whole other story to top off every week.
it's one thing to top off a quart's worth every 10K miles... it's a whole other story to top off every week.