Gas Posted 25August, 2018 Report Share Posted 25August, 2018 15 hours ago, Nugget said: Seller told me the previous owner was an aircraft engineer. I wouldn't buy a car if it had been tracked because the drive train is going to cop too much abuse. Thanks for replies, but I think its overpriced and there's something not right with it. I stand corrected. He did say aircraft engineer. With regards to track days, I think the odd track day is not an issue. We’re talking about sports cars aren’t we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave997S Posted 26August, 2018 Report Share Posted 26August, 2018 18 hours ago, TwoHeadsTas said: Doh, must have missed that, bit behind the times aren't I..... Well, you are from Tassie ?? 22 hours ago, Nugget said: I've been looking for a C2 manual for about 18 months & I can't recall seeing this one before. Spoke to the seller, he said it hasn't been serviced since 2015. When it was in for the service (at TD automotive), the mechanic checked the IMS bearing and said it was fine. Wondering how you would check a sealed bearing. Are there any give-away signs that it has been tracked? Beside a fire extinguisher. No service since 2105...wow. $40k would be a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 26August, 2018 Report Share Posted 26August, 2018 22 hours ago, Gas said: I stand corrected. He did say aircraft engineer. With regards to track days, I think the odd track day is not an issue. We’re talking about sports cars aren’t we? I would rather a buy a car which has seen some track, but with a decent history. Generally people who take their cars on track regularly maintain their cars and have increased their service intervals. Would rather know a car has been driven around enthusiastically with multiple oil changes in a year than one which has been doing shopping runs and hasn't been serviced for almost 2 years. You'll also probably end up with a few extra goodies and spares if you got a car which had been tracked more regularly. MezgerMan, Carrera28 and poli84 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 26August, 2018 Report Share Posted 26August, 2018 You also have to factor in that any previous owners don't necessarily disclose that they have or have not been to the track. These cars are often 3rd, or 4th owner. How can you be sure any car has never been tracked. Get a good PPI and get the best condition car that fits your budget Carrera28 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 28August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 28August, 2018 I see Lorbek have just got one in tip high km’s $39990 looks in fair condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 30August, 2018 Report Share Posted 30August, 2018 On 8/28/2018 at 9:17 PM, MARTY said: I see Lorbek have just got one in tip high km’s $39990 looks in fair condition Yes that Cab has been sitting at Lorbek's yard for quite a while at a higher price. Saw it through the fence a couple of months ago. Tons of 996 Cabs for sale on CS - I bet most of the sellers were hoping they will bring the same price as coupes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 30August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 30August, 2018 4 minutes ago, Zelrik911 said: Yes that Cab has been sitting at Lorbek's yard for quite a while at a higher price. Saw it through the fence a couple of months ago. Tons of 996 Cabs for sale on CS - I bet most of the sellers were hoping they will bring the same price as coupes. The one at lorbeks is a coupe just in this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 30August, 2018 Report Share Posted 30August, 2018 3 hours ago, MARTY said: The one at lorbeks is a coupe just in this week. OK yes, now I see the 04 coupe. So he presently has 3 996's on the lot. But its the high K.tip cab that he's now asking $40K for, the other 2 are priced at $70 & $80K which is probably 997 money for the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 30August, 2018 Report Share Posted 30August, 2018 I’m not saying don’t buy a car from Lorbeks, just make sure you get a very independent thorough inspection done before buying... Dave997S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave997S Posted 31August, 2018 Report Share Posted 31August, 2018 16 hours ago, JLD said: I’m not saying don’t buy a car from Lorbeks, just make sure you get a very independent thorough inspection done before buying... I agree with everything @JLD said, except the first part...I would say that. Zelrik911 and KeyboardWarrior77 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 5September, 2018 Report Share Posted 5September, 2018 Almost for sale: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wangara/cars-vans-utes/1998-porsche-911-manual-coupe-wacarsales/1194375801 firstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted 6September, 2018 Report Share Posted 6September, 2018 Could anyone here recommend a reputable mob for a PPI in the Southern Sydney area? Specifically around Botany? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ber911 Posted 6September, 2018 Report Share Posted 6September, 2018 Cavaco Motors in Glebe - probably 10 minutes from Botany. Rob Morpheus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted 8September, 2018 Report Share Posted 8September, 2018 On 9/5/2018 at 3:51 PM, DT said: Almost for sale: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wangara/cars-vans-utes/1998-porsche-911-manual-coupe-wacarsales/1194375801 Looks to be sold barely made it on to CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 10September, 2018 Report Share Posted 10September, 2018 What's wrong with this one? If the reserves not far from the starting price (think I remember it being listed on CS for 46k?), seems like a relative bargain, particularly given a lot of new expensive things have been done: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-911-/202425507799?oid=202416757197 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 10September, 2018 Report Share Posted 10September, 2018 21 minutes ago, DT said: What's wrong with this one? If the reserves not far from the starting price (think I remember it being listed on CS for 46k?), seems like a relative bargain, particularly given a lot of new expensive things have been done: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-911-/202425507799?oid=202416757197 Shows listing has ended. Sold?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted 10September, 2018 Report Share Posted 10September, 2018 Link worked for me. I have been talking to the guy for a week now - nice bloke. If you want details happy to share, just hit me up. Separately, Is there anyone here in WA that might be able to view a car for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 10September, 2018 Report Share Posted 10September, 2018 It's on Gumtree too: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kareela/cars-vans-utes/porsche-911-carrera/1194789079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 19September, 2018 Report Share Posted 19September, 2018 (edited) On 9/10/2018 at 12:36 PM, DT said: It's on Gumtree too: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kareela/cars-vans-utes/porsche-911-carrera/1194789079 Apologies: this is the silver 996 I was referring to, for $32K - NOT the "kareela" one https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/northmead/cars-vans-utes/1998-porsche-911-coupe-auto-brilliant-condition/1195650872 Good example to watch to see if the tag of "WOVR" will linger! ( Written-off Vehicle Notification:Refer to Jurisdiction, QLD, 30 Mar 2012, Jurisdiction, QLD, 26 Oct 2011, Repairable Write-off) Maybe it went for a swim? Was sold in 2015 in a Grays auction for about $25K Edited 20September, 2018 by Zelrik911 Has the wrong silver car Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2000 Posted 19September, 2018 Report Share Posted 19September, 2018 1 hour ago, Zelrik911 said: Good example to watch to see if the tag of "WOVR" will linger! ( Written-off Vehicle Notification:Refer to Jurisdiction, QLD, 30 Mar 2012, Jurisdiction, QLD, 26 Oct 2011, Repairable Write-off) Maybe it went for a swim? Was sold in 2015 in a Grays auction for about $25K Well that explains why it hasn’t sold then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted 19September, 2018 Report Share Posted 19September, 2018 8 hours ago, Zelrik911 said: Good example to watch to see if the tag of "WOVR" will linger! ( Written-off Vehicle Notification:Refer to Jurisdiction, QLD, 30 Mar 2012, Jurisdiction, QLD, 26 Oct 2011, Repairable Write-off) Maybe it went for a swim? Was sold in 2015 in a Grays auction for about $25K Wow. Really? Guy never mentioned that to me. Had a few conversations but never went down the PPI path or carcheck in the end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyboardWarrior77 Posted 20September, 2018 Report Share Posted 20September, 2018 16 hours ago, Morpheus said: Wow. Really? Guy never mentioned that to me. Had a few conversations but never went down the PPI path or carcheck in the end... I was under the impression it was a VIC car. Perhaps this is why it's not advertised on CS any more. Although when it was, no one picked up on the fact it was on the WOVR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 20September, 2018 Report Share Posted 20September, 2018 18 hours ago, Morpheus said: Wow. Really? Guy never mentioned that to me. Had a few conversations but never went down the PPI path or carcheck in the end... Apologies: I had the wrong silver 996, this is the one i meant https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/northmead/cars-vans-utes/1998-porsche-911-coupe-auto-brilliant-condition/1195650872 2 hours ago, KeyboardWarrior77 said: I was under the impression it was a VIC car. Perhaps this is why it's not advertised on CS any more. Although when it was, no one picked up on the fact it was on the WOVR. Apologies: You are probably correct as I had the wrong silver 996, this is the one i meant https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/northmead/cars-vans-utes/1998-porsche-911-coupe-auto-brilliant-condition/1195650872 Morpheus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted 20September, 2018 Report Share Posted 20September, 2018 23 minutes ago, Zelrik911 said: Apologies: I had the wrong silver 996, this is the one i meant Ah! I think this car was up on carsales for around the 40k mark ages ago. I remember now. It was for sale one VIC and the accident happened in QLD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 20September, 2018 Report Share Posted 20September, 2018 3 hours ago, Morpheus said: Ah! I think this car was up on carsales for around the 40k mark ages ago. I remember now. It was for sale one VIC and the accident happened in QLD. There was a silver one for around that amount in Oct - Dec last year. If we're thinking about the same car, the CS photos had it in an underground car park, but it didn't have all the headlight tinting etc. I was going to have a look at it, but the car was supposedly at the bodyworks having a couple of things fixed when I was going to be able to look at it. It was disclosed as being on the RWOVR, but not the level of detail the Gumtree advert has. Just thinking the detail given doesn;t in the GT add really match that car though... Morpheus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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