MatthewM Posted 28November, 2013 Report Share Posted 28November, 2013 Hi, I was hoping some of you could share your wisdom on the pitfalls of buying an imported 911 over an australian delivered one? Also, are RedBook valuations way off on Porsche's, because nothing I've seen for sale on carsales.com.au comes close to the redbook listed private sale price ranges. I'm looking to get a 993 (turbo if I can stretch the budget far enough), and have noticed that the imported models come at a discount compared to the australian delivered models. Am I going to have trouble with parts or servicing? Any other problems with them? Keep in mind, I'm not looking for a collectors item, rather a great car to drive. So if the lack-of-collectability is the only drawback for an import, then I won't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 28November, 2013 Report Share Posted 28November, 2013 I think most of the experienced guys here will likely tell you to buy on condition and for what meets your needs. If you come across a grey import that meets the quality, $ criteria and your needs, there's no material reason to walk away from it. Nearly every P-Car mechanic has told me to steer clear of RHD conversions (ie. keeping it LHD is better) and if you accept that the market will respond better to an Australian delivered car (when you go to sell it) and don't have a problem with that, then it's probably ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 28November, 2013 Report Share Posted 28November, 2013 What Tit said. Just make sure you get a PPI done and , remember they were all made in the same place and drive the same. Check the identity of the car as well. UK cars will have rust and corrosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 28November, 2013 Report Share Posted 28November, 2013 What Tit said. Just make sure you get a PPI done and , remember they were all made in the same place and drive the same. Except for the pedal offset! http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1194418 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 28November, 2013 Report Share Posted 28November, 2013 my 952 is a grey import from england. I see no issue with it. Usually the interior options are different. but other than that. Everything is the same. Try look at it first because getting an import from a country that has snow, will have salt on the road which will rust some parts of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiny Posted 28November, 2013 Report Share Posted 28November, 2013 Ditto on Wasserkuhl & Pauly, No problem with grey import provided you establish the history of use (or abuse) as you would with any other car. Harsh climatic conditions like snow will likely have it exposed to corrosives so need to be sure it's been well maintained and you do a good inspection. I think the only other issue for later models and AU compliance is modification of child restraint mounting points need to be altered. Be sure any car has already passed compliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 28November, 2013 Report Share Posted 28November, 2013 Except for the pedal offset! http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1194418 964 C4's are the worst offset for RHD. Earlier models weren't as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewM Posted 3December, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 3December, 2013 Except for the pedal offset! http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1194418 Is this an issue on RHD 993's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamWolf Posted 3December, 2013 Report Share Posted 3December, 2013 MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THE ORIGINAL IMPORT PAPERWORK If they don't, you will have to obtain a copy from the importer to register it interstate. Considering most are long gone this can be a massive headache and a potentially insurmountable one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewM Posted 3December, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 3December, 2013 I have another question. I was planning on using stateroads for PPI, Are there any specialist Porsche PPI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 3December, 2013 Report Share Posted 3December, 2013 Is this an issue on RHD 993's?No doubt that the 993 pedals are offset slightly, but this has never been an issue for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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