T-Man Posted 5September, 2012 Report Share Posted 5September, 2012 Hey no midlife jokes here Harv.. I'm 40 too So how many of you searched until you found the best car AND your first colour choice of P-car? Colour may need to come secondary to condition. Yeh I'm sure it won't be so bad. Because I'm open to a Cab 993 version. I imagine less people are interested in them. As I said above, if the car has some cosmetic woes thats fine by me.. easy to fix. I can check out the price of parts on Pelican and have a rough idea of what to expect. If the car needs basic things done to it, I can get my brother to help with those.. and all else off to a P independant. I just want a nice honest car. The next one I hope to look at his here Carlins had this car some time ago. You may find that the "Trovit" website is regularly out of date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted 5September, 2012 Report Share Posted 5September, 2012 Couldn't agree more regarding the colour. If its a good car then it's a good car. If its the right colour.......bonus. My two cents worth. Cheers Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 5September, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 5September, 2012 Carlins had this car some time ago. You may find that the "Trovit" website is regularly out of date. I've confirmed it is for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 5September, 2012 Report Share Posted 5September, 2012 Took me a couple of years. But I wanted something I could mod and not feel bad about not a concourse car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 6September, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 6September, 2012 I don't think I could wait years... I'll either end up ditching the idea OR will buy the one that is 'good enough' I'm also very aware that 6 - 12mths time my current car value will plummet. As I said in this thread earlier, I either keep it and wait wait wait OR sell it and be carless which will be a right pain in the bum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 6September, 2012 Report Share Posted 6September, 2012 So not interested in Boxsters Amanda? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160873243925 David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 6September, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 6September, 2012 So not interested in Boxsters Amanda? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160873243925 David. Not as interested in Boxsters. I think it's because the 911 is the one I've always lusted after. Can't help but think if I go the B route, I'll always be wanting a 911. The blue cab above is sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 6September, 2012 Report Share Posted 6September, 2012 Not as interested in Boxsters. I think it's because the 911 is the one I've always lusted after. Can't help but think if I go the B route, I'll always be wanting a 911. The blue cab above is sold Good to see you are narrowing in Amanda. 911 is a really classic choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 6September, 2012 Report Share Posted 6September, 2012 Yeah I agree with above comments on colour. If you are very particular on a narrow range of colours your wait to join the ownership club could be even longer. Unless you have the luck of the Irish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 7September, 2012 Report Share Posted 7September, 2012 Must have the Irish on my side Would have settled for a few colours I test drove, but there were always some issues. Amazing how different a good car feels when you finally get into it. Got to know a few reputable dealers and told one I wanted a mid 80's 3.2, Aust del & black, would also go silver if it came up. Got told factory black was not that common and would be waiting a while. Within 3 weeks, got a call from the dealer who had found a car and was going to buy it anyway. Gave me first choice and it never made it to the showroom. Get out and let people know what you want and liaise with the Porsche specialists. A good salesman will match supply with demand, especially in this environement. Sometimes the planets just align Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 7September, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 7September, 2012 Must have the Irish on my side Would have settled for a few colours I test drove, but there were always some issues. Amazing how different a good car feels when you finally get into it. Got to know a few reputable dealers and told one I wanted a mid 80's 3.2, Aust del & black, would also go silver if it came up. Got told factory black was not that common and would be waiting a while. Within 3 weeks, got a call from the dealer who had found a car and was going to buy it anyway. Gave me first choice and it never made it to the showroom. Get out and let people know what you want and liaise with the Porsche specialists. A good salesman will match supply with demand, especially in this environement. Sometimes the planets just align Nice 3.2! Congrats What sort of issues prevented you from buying some of the cars you looked at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 9September, 2012 Report Share Posted 9September, 2012 Nice 3.2! Congrats What sort of issues prevented you from buying some of the cars you looked at? Aside from colour, main issues were poor service records (sometimes potentially tampered with), rough bodywork (suspected accidents), imports (rust issues, USA or Asia spec / accessories), general feel on the road (not stable, $ to improve handling / braking), general condition (some people just don't look after things), modifications and so on. Just like buying anything, the more you look, the better you understand and the quicker you can act on securing the right car when it comes along, no second guessing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nick987 Posted 10September, 2012 Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 general condition (some people just don't look after things) Oh man you are so right there...came across one example, you would think, machine like this...you want to treasure and keep as pristine as possible...well not this one...'Perfect Condition' my arz &sort=default"]Check it out here... Aside from the acres of 'terracotta' interior - hey some may like it, I went to check it out, wasn't for me, was seeing red after 30 seconds...get worked up enough driving, don't need my surroundings and interior eggin' me on... Lady owner vehicle (no offence not sexist or anything) so the interior smelled like makeup even with the top down (you know the smell when an older heavily made up female relative (or male for that matter , not that there is anything wrong with that... ) goes in for the kiss hello/goodbye and smells of foundation? )... Well, all the soft rubber buttons and toggle switches and dials on centre console and steering wheel were badly gouged and scratched/faded from her long finger nails tearing into them, drivers seat r/h side bolster badly scratch and rubbed, bad wear and tear, driver's side carpet mat had 'fiddy cent' sized hole right through it and new hole starting in vehicle carpet from her driving with stilletos and grinding a hole into the area around the brake and clutch...paint scratched and chipped, inverse dent on the rear lid porkin' up, for the low kms and price she wanted car was abysmal. Been listed in car sales for before I was looking at the start of the year. Some people have little or no 'mechanical empathy'...I thought if this is what the outside looks like, what is lurking underneath? Has it always had right amount of oil? Coolant? Driven lightly when cold? Warmed down? All filters including pollen changed? Service items by time not k's changed? bah Oh and is a 3.2, listed as a 3.4 and only told when I asked the hubby who was demoing the car (owner wasn't available). When something that obvious is overlooked, I wonder what else hasn't been mentioned or has been overlooked? Diminished the 'honesty' of the deal. Can't see how they expect to sell it like that. If it was me, I would have replaced as many buttons as possible, replaced carpet and any other signs of wear, thorough detail inside and out and scratches, dents and chips removed. But then again if it was mine, none of this would have occurred... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 10September, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 Oh dear - did you fly up to QLD to look at that car Nick? My cars aren't like that inside, that's for sure. The only girly thing in my car is a hair tie around my gear shift.. for those times I forget one when going to the gym! And even then, a dude with longer hair would use the same tie! It might be hard to find a Porsche.. but selling my GTI seems to be easy. Have a interstate buyer ready to go. Just needs to pass a PPI, get the gutter rash fixed on my rims and the car will go bye bye. I'm excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 10September, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 Aside from colour, main issues were poor service records (sometimes potentially tampered with), rough bodywork (suspected accidents), imports (rust issues, USA or Asia spec / accessories), general feel on the road (not stable, $ to improve handling / braking), general condition (some people just don't look after things), modifications and so on. Just like buying anything, the more you look, the better you understand and the quicker you can act on securing the right car when it comes along, no second guessing Oh dear.. tampering with service records. Scary stuff. Just shows how much the PPI matters. The 964 I looked at has been well looked after. The glove box, door pockets all look brand new.. not a crumb or mark in them. The frunk carpet looks new... the only wear was a bit on the gear shift and steering wheel. Totally to be expected. So I think I might have found myself a goodin.. lets hope I can seal the deal before someone beats me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nick987 Posted 10September, 2012 Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 You 'gutter rash'?. Oh dear... Will have to give that up if you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nick987 Posted 10September, 2012 Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 Yeah, car looked like it had been loaned to a showgurl from Brisvegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nick987 Posted 10September, 2012 Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 And where do I get one o dem new fangled 'frunk' carpets' you speak of? But the lightweight RS spec ones, with the high magnesium and carbon nanotube thread count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nick987 Posted 10September, 2012 Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 Good luck Amanda, hope stars have aligned for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nick987 Posted 10September, 2012 Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 If it really is for you, it will be in the driveway before weekend after next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 10September, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 Gutter rash - wasn't me I swear. I bought the car like it and always meant to fix it. Just never got around to it. I also did have one encounter with a bluestone gutter in Kensington.. and I was very pleased I hadn't dropped the $600 to fix them at that point in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 10September, 2012 Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 I think it is looking good..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 10September, 2012 Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 Amanda. Don't forget to do the standard negotiation and offer him 20% of what he is asking. I reckon you start at $15K and work up from there. Seriously though. Good luck with everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 10September, 2012 Author Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 Thanks Theo... I wasn't sure how to tackle that next bit. So do I do PPI first and negotiate off that? Niko has already looked at my erm.. victim! He likes it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 10September, 2012 Report Share Posted 10September, 2012 That 964 is pretty tidy. Checked it out last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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