O DEAR ANOTHER POOR PPI NO 6

[nathan 1981 930 G50]

If you hang in there the right car will come along, they are out there & the owner will probably not get any more money for it when they sell or trade it in than a tatty one.
This is where a dealer will make a killing by looking for someone like you to appreciate the car and pay the higher price.
I would imagine that spending £10K would be very easy doing a bit here and there.

 

[SEE YA]

Thanks no rush has to be the right one at the right price.

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[silky_spencer]

Just curious - but would it be viable to have a thread based on cars (mainly seen by yourself 'see ya) that have been PPI'd so in the event of finding a real dog's dinner of a motor other club members won't shell out £'s on the same car to get the same results.

That way we could build up a database of sorts of cars available and faults etc...?

Would that be unfair on people selling their cars by being armed with this info...?

For example my car's had two engine rebuilds 2nd due to the turbo blowing up on me and blowing a barell (which is now a handy if not rather expensive' desk tidy), clutch rebuild, brake overhaul new exhaust - upgrade, bigger turbo & intercooler.
Other than above history that I've created it was only bought with 5 years worth (yeah silly I know).

There's rust in the usual places creeping in now but she's machanically & electrically sound and she' my baby - & I'm sure not worth to a buyer what she's worth to me.

NOT than I have any intention on selling....!!!
Also have no idea to the relevance of any of that last part - lol

Andrew

 

[SEE YA]

Hello, good point but on one of my PPI reports the chap asked for a copy of the report which I give in good faith to help in a sale of his car to me .

He kept the report and ended the sale of the car to me saying he had a change of heart on selling the car??? VERY SUSPECT I THINK. I asked him to meet me half way in cost because of this he would not. Have been asked for a copy of a PPI on other cars never again will a seller see one of my PPI reports on there cars.

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[andyslade]

Please dont take this the wrong way,but i really think you should just take the plunge and buy a car!
Over the last nine years i have owned 12 porsches,including a 82 911 turbo.I paid £13000 for the car,it had a few rust bubbles,and a few oil leaks,but boy was it fun to drive!I kept the car for 2 years,and sold it for what i paid for it.I currently have a 3.2 carrera targa celebration,which needs some tidying up,but i got the car cheap.I have never had an inspection done,if the car looks straight and the price is right,i will buy it.You can spot a wrong porsche a mile off,so i just use a bit of common sense when buying.
I am not saying you should buy a old shed,but these cars are 20 odd years old now,so as long as it is sound,and the price is right,then buy it.
Think of all the enjoyable miles of driving you could be enjoying!
Good luck with finding a car!
Andrew.

 

[SEE YA]

Hello fair comment but each to there own has to be the right car at the right price. It is no good just buying a car for the sake of it you could end up with a money pit car.

No rush anyway, I will enjoy the car more knowing that I have waited a long time but I have got the right one.

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[andyslade]

I know the way i buy porsches is a bit of a gamble,but i have looked at so many cars over the years i can spot a good one a mile off!I have allways liked buying cars that need a bit of work,not only because you can buy them cheap(my current 911 was so cheap i purchased it unseen!)but also i can get the work done to my own standards.
All i am saying is dont pass on a car that needs some work,and dont be afraid to offer a low price to buy such a car!
My 3.2 is the cheapest 911 i have purchesed to date,yet although the paint has faded,there is no rust,and it has superb panel fit.It needs some mechanical work,but is basically a sound car.
And while i get it sorted,i can still drive it ,which is what owning a 911 is all about!
Buy the way,when i was looking for a 930,i found that there did not seem to be a great difference between cars being sold for £14k to those being sold for £20(apart from them all needing some form of work).
Regards,
Andrew.

 

[SEE YA]

Some very good points, you have made I have a offer on going now still waiting on the chaps reply.

Merry new year everyone

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[andyslade]

Hope you secure the deal!When buying my current 911 i must have sent and received 20 emails before we reached a price we were both happy with.
Happy new year,
Regards,
Andrew.

 

[SEE YA]

Me to its nearly three years now on my search I do not want to seem to eager for his car.

Will keep everyone updated this would make a nice story in a Porsche magazine.

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[turboww]

I agree with 'Buyer Beware' I looked at a number of cars over a period of 12 months. Some were just not the right colour combination - Silver with grey leather that does not match (IMHO) An ex Damon Hill car that I was not sure if it was his personal car or a P1 offering.

Then I looked at a version which matched my criteria - Silver, black leather - Top of the price range - It had the benefit of GT2 spoilers and from a distance looked the dogs gonads. But... The more I looked at it the more I just got the feeling it was an 'unloved' example. Then I drove it. A couple of odd noises. Decided against it and said why to the dealer - Specialist, Independent, no names no pack drill.

He rang me later - The cars gearbox was f***ed. But he had another about to come in. Another 4 hour round trip to view and drive. The dealer got a wee bit miffed on learning that I had rung the previous owner, sitting in the car on his forecourt, with the number gleaned from the history folder.

Not sure why, cos I bought it! So far and 6 months, so good - And still smiling.

The morale is, well look carefully I suppose.

 

[marlin]

ORIGINAL: SEE YA

Me to its nearly three years now on my search I do not want to seem to eager for his car.
 
Will keep everyone updated this would make a nice story in a Porsche magazine.
 
SEE YA

In three years I have bought five cars a boat and spent two years sailing around the Caribbean. Bought and sold a house drunk a small lake of booze eaten a small herd of cows and generally had a very good time. Spending more than an hour buying a car is a complete waste of time.[]

 

[andyslade]

Well said!
I totally agree.Life is too short to take so long in finding a car.
Andrew.

 

[SEE YA]

Each to their own not everyone is the same thank God booze etc does not make anyone a better man or a better way to use your time and money .

The end I think or has it gone to far already me think I thought this site was about cars .

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[Rodney Naghar]

In three years I have bought five cars a boat and spent two years sailing around the Caribbean. Bought and sold a house drunk a small lake of booze eaten a small herd of cows had generally had a very good time. Spending more than an hour buying a car is a complete waste of time.[]

Good ol' fashioned debauchery!
Brilliant!![][]

 

[sssammm]

Marlin, totally agree, never spent more than 15 minutes buying a car, even bought one with the gearbox missing, you have to take a chance or youll never buy anything, ive had at least 40 porsches and 30 mercs in 20 years, only one caused me a bit of grief, and that got sold..

sam

 

[jason]

ORIGINAL: marlin

In three years I have bought five cars a boat and spent two years sailing around the Caribbean. Bought and sold a house drunk a small lake of booze eaten a small herd of cows and generally had a very good time. Spending more than an hour buying a car is a complete waste of time.[]

belter! That's the attitude. Although I do spend slightly longer than an hour....just.

 

[kbooker]

Three years looking for one car ???????? Get the cheque book out and enjoy!!
speed is nothing without a car [].

 

[SEE YA]

Easy to say, then your cheque book stays out more because you have rushed out and got the wrong car.


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[turboww]

Whilst I admire Marlins's view of life, and I have a number of other interests, it may (or it may not!) be fair to say his disposable income is not inconsiderable.

For my part the purchase of a Porsche is a blood sweat and tears one. I need a good one because I cannot afford to open the cheque book for an engine and gearbox rebuild etc...

I don't think I've spent more than 2 hours looking at any individual car, but I have spent a lot more time looking for an appropriate car to look at.