TINGY Posted 19September, 2020 Report Share Posted 19September, 2020 6 hours ago, Dreamr said: Not taking away from any professional advice or suggestions, but a ton of us have bought cars sight unseen over the internet and also seen cars and bought without a PPI ... and I’m sure that over 50% of the above purchases would have been knocked back if they had of been inspected. I personally would have missed out on a couple of good cars had that “air of doubt” been planted in my over active thought process. When I bought my SC on ebay one night (yep, last minute click of the mouse) I had to have the brakes rebuilt, and new suspension on all corners. It came with 1 receipt for an air conditioning re-gas Yes, it needed a couple of maintenance items over my 6 years of ownership, but it was seriously one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. I have bought cars from Perth, rural Australia and just down the road, no PPI and / or sight unseen. Don't miss out due to fear. The trick is to buy the owner as much as the car. You can easily tell the ones that don’t care and the car is just another car. The decent ones are owned by enthusiasts that will talk all night about their “baby” and know every nut and bolt. Good luck in you search ... and remember ... regardless of what other people think ... a good deal is when both the buyer and the seller walk away happy. Exactly, i have bought 4 Porsche's without a PPI, no major problems up till now, i will probably do it again someday as well. I always did lots of homework and negotiated down the price due to stuff i have found myself. I have also made a couple of bucks on every car i sold, so far, happy days. Dreamr and micknine01 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 19September, 2020 Report Share Posted 19September, 2020 4 hours ago, Dreamr said: Not wanting to bring up horrific nightmares for you, but I’ve been reading the 996 thread from the start, and a lot of your 996 chronicles are there in print for all to see ... judging by what I’m reading, that's not the only one .. I'd say at least 3 or 9 were "Ugh, shoulda bought that...", yet theres a few air cooleds too before the prices qent bonkers, but thats for another thread Dreamr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 19September, 2020 Report Share Posted 19September, 2020 40 minutes ago, LeeM said: "Ugh, shoulda bought that..." Famous quote Lee... 😅 LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 19September, 2020 Report Share Posted 19September, 2020 This SC looks gorgeous. https://classicthrottleshop.com/1980-porsche-911-sc-guards-red/ I see a familiar PFA logo sticker on the window... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 19September, 2020 Report Share Posted 19September, 2020 I'm sure there must be a couple of 'farmers' amongst us: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wangaratta/farming-vehicles/tractor-porsche/1253244858 Pilko and micknine01 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 19September, 2020 Report Share Posted 19September, 2020 29 minutes ago, luzzo said: This SC looks gorgeous. https://classicthrottleshop.com/1980-porsche-911-sc-guards-red/ I see a familiar PFA logo sticker on the window... I am pretty sure a member owns that SC seen it posted on this site before ,,,very nice indeed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turra Posted 19September, 2020 Report Share Posted 19September, 2020 Nice little car. Duttons tax included. There is no such thing as too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedpest Posted 19September, 2020 Report Share Posted 19September, 2020 50 minutes ago, luzzo said: I'm sure there must be a couple of 'farmers' amongst us: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wangaratta/farming-vehicles/tractor-porsche/1253244858 Oh yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 19September, 2020 Report Share Posted 19September, 2020 8 hours ago, symsy said: 10-15 for a rebuild on the motor at worst .. and you have a great car for another 20 years.. That sounds like a very cheap rebuild...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 19September, 2020 Report Share Posted 19September, 2020 2 hours ago, luzzo said: This SC looks gorgeous. https://classicthrottleshop.com/1980-porsche-911-sc-guards-red/ I see a familiar PFA logo sticker on the window... I always ensure I am wearing a codpiece when browsing g at CST luzzo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 19September, 2020 Report Share Posted 19September, 2020 38 minutes ago, MFX said: That sounds like a very cheap rebuild...? Or an expensive one .. top end only then 2 hours ago, luzzo said: This SC looks gorgeous. https://classicthrottleshop.com/1980-porsche-911-sc-guards-red/ I see a familiar PFA logo sticker on the window... Amazing it grew in price enroute to the promised land of freedom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 Now THIS is confusing 🤪 https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1972-porsche-911-e-manual/SSE-AD-6826058/?Cr=9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 Near Byron Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 40 minutes ago, JLD said: Now THIS is confusing 🤪 https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1972-porsche-911-e-manual/SSE-AD-6826058/?Cr=9 Pretty common late 80’s early 90’s build. F series cars were cheap and forward dating was the in thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 5 minutes ago, OBRUT said: Pretty common late 80’s early 90’s build. F series cars were cheap and forward dating was the in thing. But is it a 69 or a 72??? No oil door so guessing 69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 3 hours ago, JLD said: But is it a 69 or a 72??? No oil door so guessing 69 At this point, does it really matter? Give the seller a call and report back. The Borbets are cool though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 4 hours ago, firstone said: Near Byron Bay Never seen that one around .. Borbets the most interesting bit perhaps Expensive for a bitsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 4 hours ago, symsy said: Never seen that one around .. Borbets the most interesting bit perhaps Expensive for a bitsa Shame seats are S2 sports .. but I’ll buy those wheels from anyone who buys the Bitza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turra Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 Car should be parted! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 13 minutes ago, Turra said: Car should be parted! 😀 Good base for a hot rod cab at the right price - dare to be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turra Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 Your name should be Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 On 19/09/2020 at 17:42, luzzo said: This SC looks gorgeous. https://classicthrottleshop.com/1980-porsche-911-sc-guards-red/ I see a familiar PFA logo sticker on the window... @Steve88 car. Cracker. luzzo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 3 hours ago, hugh said: @Steve88 car. Cracker. It's already "under offer"..! And a new listing: 1977 Carrera 3.0 (POA) https://classicthrottleshop.com/1977-porsche-911-carrera-3-0-guards-red/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 10 hours ago, Turra said: Your name should be Ryan ??? It is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turra Posted 20September, 2020 Report Share Posted 20September, 2020 I so thought that sounded like you. I don’t know who is who on PFA but you’re a dead giveaway 😀😀😀😬 OBRUT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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