Dreamr Posted 14July, 2014 Report Share Posted 14July, 2014 No books…..owner is very vague. Could also be an import of some kind. I'd almost put money on it that it's an import.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 14July, 2014 Report Share Posted 14July, 2014 I shouldn't b so cynical, but I have wasted a lot of time looking at rotten cars over the years and I can usually tell from an ad what is not worth the bother. This car screams 'don't bother' - bad photos, no description, no details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 14July, 2014 Report Share Posted 14July, 2014 I called him. He says he will video or scan the logs and receipts to send. He mentioned he has the original rear wheels. He may not know what an original one looks like. As you say someone from WA may check it out. Thanks all for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 14July, 2014 Report Share Posted 14July, 2014 If you are planning on considering this one, tread carefully...... and get it looked at.... I too, like Coastr, spent a long time checking out cars, and generally, .......... you just know..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 14July, 2014 Report Share Posted 14July, 2014 Somehow, I don't think the owner of the car is a member on this forum... ie, he isn't an enthusiast. He might think it's all original but might not know squat about these cars in particular. I'm sure someone on this forum, who lives in Perth, will check it out soon... If he doesn't know then he should say that. People looking to buy cars like this generally know better (or at least they should). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonoz Posted 14July, 2014 Report Share Posted 14July, 2014 I cant see anyone in WA rushing to check that SC out.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 14July, 2014 Report Share Posted 14July, 2014 I cant see anyone in WA rushing to check that SC out.......... I'm now waiting for someone to get the VIN and announce that its a 73 RS or something so I can have cake on face. "the owner didn't know what that means................." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 14July, 2014 Report Share Posted 14July, 2014 After posting that Hugh, Porsche Aust is going to have 15 calls this morning all wanting to "check the VIN".... hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 I must be looking at different photographs or something for $25k and it has paintwork this good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 If anyone on the east coast is interested, i can look at it. Victoria Park isn't far from where i currently live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 I must be looking at different photographs or something for $25k and it has paintwork this good? Photos can be very deceiving.. from that far away, most cars look immaculate... get up close and in person and you will see the defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 If anyone on the east coast is interested, i can look at it. Victoria Park isn't far from where i currently live. Hey Norm that's very kind. I am interested but the owner said he would video the log book and repair history for me and hasn't. Along with the comments from discerning members im inclined to distrust him. He hasn't even given me the vin number. I don't want to waste your time. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 Black 993 in tas , Jack be nimble http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-launceston/cars-vans-utes/1997-porsche-911-carrera-black-automatic-coupe/1051755154 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 Hi John, I think that if this is what you are looking for, then get it checked out..... what I personally was trying to get across is that caution needs to be taken and due dilligence performed.... it looks like all is not what it seems with this particular car..... From the outset, it wouldn't suit me, but might suit the criteria you have for your next car..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamWolf Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 There's bargains to be had with badly written ads and difficult sellers. It's worth your while to find out for sure if it is a good car owned by a nonce or if it is in fact a dog. Cal and Russ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 Black 993 in tas , Jack be nimblehttp://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-launceston/cars-vans-utes/1997-porsche-911-carrera-black-automatic-coupe/1051755154 And it's an S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 +1. Maybe he means that aside from the non original parts it's 100% original? Or maybe................... hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 Hi John, I think that if this is what you are looking for, then get it checked out..... what I personally was trying to get across is that caution needs to be taken and due dilligence performed.... it looks like all is not what it seems with this particular car..... From the outset, it wouldn't suit me, but might suit the criteria you have for your next car..... There's bargains to be had with badly written ads and difficult sellers. It's worth your while to find out for sure if it is a good car owned by a nonce or if it is in fact a dog. True, I intend to give him time to get the vin number to me. He said on one hand he had books then that its records were in the form of open pages, then book again. He also said there is not a mark on the paint. Black paint and that age = some marks surely. See how we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 Good luck with your enquiries..... Keep us informed of the progress....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamWolf Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 Don't wait too long. I'd suggest taking up the offer of having a PFAer inspect it for you, and record the VIN off the car too. Wait too long and someone will beat you to it. Russ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 The paint does look good in the photos....looks recently painted to me. The car and photos has the air of 'got a 911, gunna do it up one day' Would be nice to be proven wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 Not quite sure what to make of this one.....http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-911-Turbo-930-1979-2D-Convertible-5-SP-Manual-3-3L-Turbo-MPFI-/281386232518?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item4183ed2ac6&_uhb=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 Seems a tad high on his price considering the bog is all cracking and falling out, US import, no paperwork. Maybe a sub $5,000 car IMO, strip it for parts. See what happens Funnily enough he hasn't gotten back to me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 Funnily enough he hasn't gotten back to me . That's really odd that he hasn't responded, as this one has been for sale for a while now and been listed a few times on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 For those of you looking for a 3.2 Carrera....... Not Aussie delivered but an original RHD... http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1986/SSE-AD-2737573/?Cr=3&sdmvc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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