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Dec 5, 2018 | 08:37 PM

#16

Skwerl

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Originally Posted by Zubehor

Couldn't agree more. Its getting ridiculous how much people let these reports affect their buying decision. I'm not saying some can't be bad, if you have 200 ignitions in range 6 sure pass on it, but in this case i'm sorry to the op, this car was 100% fine with no engine damage possible. The fact you passed on it because of 2 ignitions in range 4 is IMO ridiculous. Thats my opinion and i mean no disrespect.

The peanut gallery on BaT auctions are a goldmine for this stuff. Most of them don't actually know what they're talking about but they heard someone on a BMW forum mention 911 DME reports once so now they all parrot it in a silly game of Pickier Than Thou. I saw a 997 with totally reasonable over revs maxing out at like 30 range 3s with a comment, "Too bad it was abused, that DME report will hurt the price."

Dec 6, 2018 | 07:46 AM

#17

997TurboTom

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the DME report is the tool for everyone who's just STARTING to learn about these cars. 99% of them are nothing to worry about

I bought my car without requesting one, and I'm sure that with my custom tune I would see something in range 4, but I've never missed a shift and the motor is strong.

Last edited by 997TurboTom; Dec 6, 2018 at 07:50 AM.

Dec 6, 2018 | 10:32 AM

#18

usrodeo4

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You are good to go...if the PPI checks out I would not hesitate to buy a car with one slight stage 4 overrev noted in the DME. My 2 cents anywho. Having said that I would not be happy with the dealership that "transported" it.