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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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PS - its supposedly sold already to some poor soul from TX...
 
Old Jan 30, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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but car was repainted on 5(!) panels... and its not on carfax.
Added to the other list I would give this car a wide berth!
 
Old Jan 30, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Added to the other list I would give this car a wide berth!
talked to the advisor there. He said none of the panels were removed so there doesn't seem as if there was a collision. In his opinion the car was most likely the car was keyed and repainted.
 
Old Jan 30, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Or hit and bondoed - too many unknowns.
 
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I think you made the right choice. If a dealer can not CPO the car, I'd assume Porsche said no way if they fell the car might be a lemon. I purchased a .1s 2 months ago out of Chicago. Very clean with 21,000 6spd, sport exhaust, full leather, plus many more options to list and the car was CPO'd 6/100K. I paid less than $60K.

Dont sacrifice for less. Be patient and you will find a great car. All I'd say....if you want Satellite and bluetooth factory integrated, make sure you ask if it is already installed. I've been looking for a good solution but have not found it yet. However, not having the radio on, I'm enjoying the sport exhaust.
 
Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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Jeff, looked into a dension?
 
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Interesting development: op got in touch with the seller and relayed all this info to him. Seller sent me this email:

>>Come on. No one on 6 speed is going to listen to your dumb ***. *You =
have never even owned a Porsche. *Get a life. *I still have the car and =
wouldnt sell it to you for any price. *Stop being a hater. *The guy =
buying says your an idiot and a dreamer too. *He was the one who told me =
about your postings on 6 speed. *Get a life. <<

If op wants to buy a car from this clown he definitely should


I now have the auctio report in this car and it clearly shows paint work and frame damage - makes it obvious seller tried to take advantage of an out of state buyer

Makes sense now he tried to talk me out of a ppi and also advised against a fly and drive in favor of delivery

Btw seller is the auto port in largo
 
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Originally Posted by PasPar2
Interesting development: op got in touch with the seller and relayed all this info to him. Seller sent me this email:

>>Come on. No one on 6 speed is going to listen to your dumb ***. *You =
have never even owned a Porsche. *Get a life. *I still have the car and =
wouldnt sell it to you for any price. *Stop being a hater. *The guy =
buying says your an idiot and a dreamer too. *He was the one who told me =
about your postings on 6 speed. *Get a life. <<

If op wants to buy a car from this clown he definitely should


I now have the auctio report in this car and it clearly shows paint work and frame damage - makes it obvious seller tried to take advantage of an out of state buyer

Makes sense now he tried to talk me out of a ppi and also advised against a fly and drive in favor of delivery

Btw seller is the auto port in largo
I never said a word about you, don't even know who you are. I was honest with the seller about why I had reservations about the car. I told him I posted on 6speed and was made aware of some things that made me nervous about the vehicle. I have no reason to say anything negative about you and appreciate the fact you took time to respond with your opinion. Would have sent a PM but don't have enough posts. First I've heard about an auction report and frame damage. How did the PPI not pick that up?

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A car with such a pedigree would have brake me hard ! To me the carfax must be clean. This is a non negotiable condition.
 
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A car with such a pedigree would have brake me hard ! To me the carfax must be clean. This is a non negotiable condition.
The carfax is clean
 
Old Jan 31, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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At 19308 miles it notes the transmission was removed to complete repair, alternator/generator replaced, maintenance performed, flywheel/flexplate replaced, master clyinder replaced, clutch system bled, battery replaced, transmission checked, and intake manifold gasket replaced.
12/13/10
At 22553 miles , transmission removed again, driveshaft seal replaced, engine cleaned, front crankshaft oil seal replaced.

I should have wrote: All those repairs would have stopped me..
 
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The carfax is clean
Autocheck shows frame damage....
 
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Originally Posted by PasPar2
Autocheck shows frame damage....
I would not need more damage to look else where !!
 
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