Zelrik911 Posted 27January, 2018 Report Share Posted 27January, 2018 16 minutes ago, Morpheus said: @Zelrik911 I heard his reasons - wont repeat them here - i think its legitimate. A PPI with a focus on a few areas should tell me if there is anything else horrible lurking. Honestly - I really think you have to see it yourself & make the big decision on the spot. A PPI is good for a 10 year old car, but on older high K cars the testers can find so many faults that you really dont know if they are detailing trivial or serious problems. One real look at the car will tell you if wifey will hate it - put up with it - or love it. Also you will instinctively know if it needs an extra 5K or 10K to make it presentable. Just say it takes an extra 10K to make it a DD, well then you would be well advised to look at the others for sale. If you can do any & all refurbishment work yourself, then ignore what I said. Anyway good luck in your dealing. Morpheus and DT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted 27January, 2018 Report Share Posted 27January, 2018 Thanks @Zelrik911 . Sound advice - not getting ahead of myself at all. TBH I probably should at least look at the SA cars first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 27January, 2018 Report Share Posted 27January, 2018 4 hours ago, ANF said: This is a US car, just showing as a comparison to our prices. I am talking about the blue GTS for sale in Sydney at the Throttle Shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted 27January, 2018 Report Share Posted 27January, 2018 That is a nice 928 GTS. I wonder what they are asking for it. The amazing car there (CTS) at the moment is the Lambo Muira. A cool 2.15 million. WOW.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 27January, 2018 Report Share Posted 27January, 2018 15 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said: That is a nice 928 GTS. I wonder what they are asking for it. The amazing car there (CTS) at the moment is the Lambo Muira. A cool 2.15 million. WOW.......... Was a very very nice Miura for sale about 5 years back, a lazy 750,000 . Just couldn't raise the cash for it but tried .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 27January, 2018 Report Share Posted 27January, 2018 2 hours ago, MezgerMan said: If this car is honest, someone just got the bargain of the year. 997 GT2 for peanuts The lack of air intakes in the quarter panels is the first red flag.... it kinda goes downhill from there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 27January, 2018 Report Share Posted 27January, 2018 2 hours ago, edgy said: The lack of air intakes in the quarter panels is the first red flag.... it kinda goes downhill from there! Maybe they covered the intake with vinyl wrap....... I could be wrong but the pic front on, looks to be a UK tax disc passenger side front window.....surely these scammers could steal more realistic pics Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1q2w3e4r Posted 27January, 2018 Report Share Posted 27January, 2018 It's not a GT2 as its narrow bodied and has centre locks which only came on the RS version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 28January, 2018 Report Share Posted 28January, 2018 15 hours ago, Taffy said: Thankyou for the detailed response. Gives me alot to think about. Will see the green (taking the wife for a 2nd opinion) cab in person after the PPI, will be sure to factor all the above in, price discussed is pretty good vs what i have seen the market do over the past 6 months. For me the only factor is the colour, if it was replacing the weekend warrior a manual coupe would the target, but this may end my daily for abit and the wife will likely want to drive it which is a good thing. A good reason to justify a manual Cayman in the garage too :). If its not my cup of tea in person will be WA mid Feb with work so could arrange a look at the red car. Appreciate the well thought out replies, better then a lot of forums. cheers Taffy Welcome to the Forum. My wife saw me looking at the Gumtree cab add & said " I like that green colour!" So you might be OK for matrimonial approval. BUT what is it with the RH headlight ??? Looks like a big chunk of plastic from the underneath is missing in photo 4 . I know that 996/Boxster headlights are expensive even from wreckers - so be careful. I think its been on the market for a while & has had a tidy-up / detail as well as a price drop to make it saleable. Taffy and Troubleshooter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffy Posted 28January, 2018 Report Share Posted 28January, 2018 2 hours ago, Zelrik911 said: Welcome to the Forum. My wife saw me looking at the Gumtree cab add & said " I like that green colour!" So you might be OK for matrimonial approval. BUT what is it with the RH headlight ??? Looks like a big chunk of plastic from the underneath is missing in photo 4 . I know that 996/Boxster headlights are expensive even from wreckers - so be careful. I think its been on the market for a while & has had a tidy-up / detail as well as a price drop to make it saleable. Thanks Zelrik. Wife does not like the colour from the photos, would rather see it black but if i factor in a wrap (been pondering what i would wrap it too... could have some fun with this) into the price and its still firmly lower then rest of the options then its a none issue. Aware of the headlight replacement costs from ebay searches, thanks for the note - must not have spent enough time looking at them as i dont see it? Thanks. Taffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 28January, 2018 Report Share Posted 28January, 2018 7 minutes ago, Taffy said: Thanks Zelrik. Wife does not like the colour from the photos, would rather see it black but if i factor in a wrap (been pondering what i would wrap it too... could have some fun with this) into the price and its still firmly lower then rest of the options then its a none issue. Aware of the headlight replacement costs from ebay searches, thanks for the note - must not have spent enough time looking at them as i dont see it? Thanks. Taffy It’s a shame you missed this one: https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-2000/SSE-AD-4627436 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffy Posted 28January, 2018 Report Share Posted 28January, 2018 yeah i saw it sat morning, was going to give a call and arrange a time to inspect but then it was gone. Went really quick. Like the colour. Thanks Taffy 8 minutes ago, JLD said: It’s a shame you missed this one: https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-2000/SSE-AD-4627436 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 28January, 2018 Report Share Posted 28January, 2018 Was same price too and no need to wrap, midnight blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 28January, 2018 Report Share Posted 28January, 2018 2 hours ago, Taffy said: Thanks Zelrik. Wife does not like the colour from the photos, would rather see it black but if i factor in a wrap (been pondering what i would wrap it too... could have some fun with this) into the price and its still firmly lower then rest of the options then its a none issue. Aware of the headlight replacement costs from ebay searches, thanks for the note - must not have spent enough time looking at them as i dont see it? Thanks. Taffy I think you are right - what looked odd to me was above the amber portion in the first photo ( the internals looked raggedly), but it seems OK in the other pics. Seems like a few auto cabs are popping up in the usual colours of Silver, Blue & Black so it would seem a shame to wrap this odd one. Question - does it cost much to do these 'wraps'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 28January, 2018 Report Share Posted 28January, 2018 35 minutes ago, Zelrik911 said: Question - does it cost much to do these 'wraps'? Wrapped an Rs4 wagon a few years ago (matte black). Personally wouldn’t recommend it. Cost about $3k. Over the months it got little nicks or areas started pulling away (around doors especially). Was also a pain to keep clean. After 12 months I just got the shits with it and had it removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 28January, 2018 Report Share Posted 28January, 2018 On 27/01/2018 at 2:33 PM, Troubleshooter said: You lowballer Mike It's worth 10k! .. It's not much better than the crappy slantnose he's selling as well - önly 65k, valued in the 6 figures He countered at $40k... but it would need to be running and driving for that much... oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 28January, 2018 Report Share Posted 28January, 2018 40 minutes ago, Mike D'Silva said: He countered at $40k... but it would need to be running and driving for that much... oh well. I suggest you counter "after a lot of thought yes I was a touch low" at $5,775 and bring him into reality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 28January, 2018 Report Share Posted 28January, 2018 On 27/01/2018 at 5:22 PM, Peter M said: I understand 2 and there has been some privately imported since. If you have a look around page 501 of this thread there is some chat that may interest you. Thanks for the pointer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELSPORTO Posted 29January, 2018 Report Share Posted 29January, 2018 16 hours ago, turboT said: Wrapped an Rs4 wagon a few years ago (matte black). Personally wouldn’t recommend it. Cost about $3k. Over the months it got little nicks or areas started pulling away (around doors especially). Was also a pain to keep clean. After 12 months I just got the shits with it and had it removed PM sent - going to get my car clear wrapped to protect the paint - want to make sure I don't take it to the guys who did yours. turboT and firstone 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 29January, 2018 Report Share Posted 29January, 2018 2 hours ago, ELSPORTO said: PM sent - going to get my car clear wrapped to protect the paint Whats the world coming to.. KGB and micknine01 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELSPORTO Posted 29January, 2018 Report Share Posted 29January, 2018 27 minutes ago, turboT said: Whats the world coming to.. Its just 'cause I don't want it scratched going on and off the trailer, to and from the shows. OZ930, turboT, poli84 and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 29January, 2018 Report Share Posted 29January, 2018 5 hours ago, ELSPORTO said: Its just 'cause I don't want it scratched going on and off the trailer, to and from the shows. make sure you get the mirrored stuff so as you can check your lippy on the way in ELSPORTO and 3legs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELSPORTO Posted 29January, 2018 Report Share Posted 29January, 2018 Anyone been to see this? https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wantirna-south/cars-vans-utes/porsche-911-74-carrera/1173294382 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzStriker Posted 29January, 2018 Report Share Posted 29January, 2018 Bargain... https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1988/SSE-AD-5231294/?ret=search-alert&utm_source=internal-carsales-notification-centre-search-alert&utm_medium=email Bluegus73 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 29January, 2018 Report Share Posted 29January, 2018 1 hour ago, OzStriker said: Bargain... https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1988/SSE-AD-5231294/?ret=search-alert&utm_source=internal-carsales-notification-centre-search-alert&utm_medium=email Wait...a lhd import in an undesirable colour for $140k? If that sells there's a new high water mark. Bluegus73 and Philbee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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