I've found what I think is a good deal on a '99 C2. The guy purchased the car in 2006 and has all of the records since then. (He works at a dealership, all the service done there) If the PPI passes, how big of a problem is it that theres no service record for the first 7 years of the car's life? I figured carfax should have the history, but its not free online

 

Good PPI with leakdown..over revs...RMS...IMS.. recent records....I'd be perfectly fine with that
I'm sure you know there are many other maintenance stuff that arise but those are minor

 

Still a crap shoot but not one that I would not play. You did not tell us the mileage.

 

depending on the mileage, with almost 5 years of records and no issues you should be fine

 

Milage is 47000. He got it at 32k and has the 45k record, as well as a few other replacements. Says that hes selling to get a 997. Pardon my ignorance, but wouldnt carfax have some sort of records of previous maintenance? Then i could just contact the shop that did the work to see what was done

 

I just purchased a 99 cab, with 48,000 miles, the car fax only shows ownership and accident history, and the miles that the vehicle had at the time of change.

I would think the porshe dealership would have records of anything done by a certified dealer?