hugh Posted 11September, 2013 Report Share Posted 11September, 2013 I've driven the car and she is great.. Service was done by a Peter Fitzgerald who runs a specialist Porsche service centre here in Melbourne? Anyone here know Peter ? If Peter is here, what do you think of the car? From what I know of Peter he is a good guy and knows his stuff. He has been around for many years setting up some of the best cars, definitely one of the top guys here in Melb (or aus for that matter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 12September, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 12September, 2013 Good, I am waiting for funds to clear from the Sale of my Elise... then I'll be in a position to act. At the moment I am suffering from indecision from over analysis....... Might drop Peter an email and see if he remembers the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 12September, 2013 Report Share Posted 12September, 2013 Is the car in question a white GT3 by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 12September, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 12September, 2013 no, black 997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 12September, 2013 Report Share Posted 12September, 2013 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espskk Posted 12September, 2013 Report Share Posted 12September, 2013 Hi all, I have been reading this and all the other threads with interest. A silly question perhaps but what does a PPI check cost?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 12September, 2013 Report Share Posted 12September, 2013 Hi all, I have been reading this and all the other threads with interest. A silly question perhaps but what does a PPI check cost?? typically between $300-$500 it seems, sometimes higher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 12September, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 12September, 2013 $350 is what I've been quoted... but if you look in the other threads it goes up to $850 if you go to Porsche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 12September, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 12September, 2013 Now another PPI question.. Do I have to put a deposit on the car before arranging a PPI? or is it more common to do a PPI before any cash changes hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 13September, 2013 Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 Now another PPI question.. Do I have to put a deposit on the car before arranging a PPI? or is it more common to do a PPI before any cash changes hands? PPI Prior to even negotiating, your PPI might finds some points to negotiate on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 13September, 2013 Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 Now another PPI question.. Do I have to put a deposit on the car before arranging a PPI? or is it more common to do a PPI before any cash changes hands? If I was the seller, I would expect a deposit - refundable if you decide not to purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 13September, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 Yeah lorbek want's $5K deposit from me before the PPI..... But if the PPI throws up some iffy things, I could use that to negotiate. But Lorbek did say they'll just fix anything the PPI brings up.. Sigh I am suffering Indecision through Over Analysis..... but I also need $ to clear from the sale of Elise. Arrgghhh.... need to find a deep hole and not think for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 13September, 2013 Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 But Lorbek did say they'll just fix anything the PPI brings up.. In that instance, see if you can reach an agreeable price, lay down the $$$ and arrange the PPI if your happy with the car. All you really want is a car that is in good health, if they are offering to remedy any pressing matters then there is nothing wrong with that. You are not going to beat them up on normal wear n tear cosmetic stuff as it is a used car, but if it needs new brakes, you sure as hell don't want to be paying for those in your first week of ownership when you get an RWC to transfer the ownership! Hope that helps? I do think $5k is a little steep for a deposit.. I've put down a lot less for a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 13September, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 Thanks Eg Hope that helps? Yes it helps thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 13September, 2013 Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 Yeah lorbek want's $5K deposit from me before the PPI..... But if the PPI throws up some iffy things, I could use that to negotiate. But Lorbek did say they'll just fix anything the PPI brings up.. Sigh I am suffering Indecision through Over Analysis..... but I also need $ to clear from the sale of Elise. Arrgghhh.... need to find a deep hole and not think for a while. I would also be asking who will be doing the repairs if required. Lorbek are not a 'Porsche' specialist dealer nor service centre - be cautious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 13September, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 well they use Autoart .. and I am happy for Autoart to do the PPI, so I am assuming that Autoart will do any work that may come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 13September, 2013 Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 well they use Autoart .. and I am happy for Autoart to do the PPI, so I am assuming that Autoart will do any work that may come up. Did you follow up with Peter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 13September, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 I sent him an email... haven't got a response yet, I hope I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 13September, 2013 Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 Thanks Eg Yes it helps thanks. I would also be asking who will be doing the repairs if required. Lorbek are not a 'Porsche' specialist dealer nor service centre - be cautious. well they use Autoart .. and I am happy for Autoart to do the PPI, so I am assuming that Autoart will do any work that may come up. Let us know how you go banging heads on the negotiating table!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonk Posted 13September, 2013 Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 How does good old Srecko intend to fix a less than perfect panel repair for example if that's what's uncovered by the PPI? I wouldn't be paying a cent until a PPI is done. The fact you're getting a PPI says to him that you're serious about buying it. That should be enough I would have thought. Taking $5,000 off you just ties you in no matter what the PPI result is. What if there's a list a mile long of easy to fix things? Even though Srecko says he'll fix them, you might question whether you want a car that's been neglected by the previous owner. That's just me but I don't trust dealers. Had too many not so good experiences. (Disclaimer: This does not apply to our good friends at Autohaus Hamiltons) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 13September, 2013 Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 $5k seems on the large side...very large side. Contract should be subject to PPI (at least), if your not happy you should be able to walk away and get your deposit returned. Or get the remedial work done at a shop of your choosing. Or negotiate the price down and get the remedial work done yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 13September, 2013 Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 Good points ^^ I would think its a given that; should the PPI uncover any unsatisfactory previous repairs/and/or signs of neglect, those are a reasonable clause to bail on the deal altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qstoria Posted 13September, 2013 Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 5K deposit before you can even get the car looked at independently and then begin negotiations....? How many other 997's are for sale at the moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 13September, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 There are lots of 997's for sale at the moment, but not at this price range. And all very good points ^^ Certainly this has been a very informative topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 13September, 2013 Report Share Posted 13September, 2013 Whats your gut feeling on this car? It sounds like you aren't totally into it..... Does the car speak to you? Do you lay awake at night imagining yourself driving it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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