Time for a slow 981 search

[FC]

Originally Posted by JST

Worth paying for a Carfax and an Autocheck. Might be a good deal at that price even with needs, but it's also possible that it's been hit.

Definitely. I'm still waiting to hear back to see if it still even available.

[JST]

Originally Posted by FC

Definitely. I'm still waiting to hear back to see if it still even available.

Looks like there's an Autocheck on the dealer's website:

http://clients.automanager.com/scrip...7d9a2ecb8b2d61

https://www.cincinnatiusedautosales....?model=Boxster

Division: PCNA
Commission #: 689308

Prod Month: 2009-01-01
VIN: WP0CB298X9U730399
Price: $64,530.00
Exterior: Black
Interior: Black Sport Seats
Warranty Start: May 20, 2009
Warranty End: May 22, 2015

BASE Boxster S
342 Heated Front Seats
419 19" Carrera S II Wheel
480 Manual transmission
551 Porsche Windstop (Deflector)
573 Automatic Climate Control
619 Bluetooth Interface for Mobile Phone
680 Bose Surround Sound System
810 Floor Mats in Interior Color
870 Universal Audio Interface
A1 Black
AP Black Sport Seats
P75 Bi-Xenon Headlights with Dynamic Cornering Lights
P77 Leather Sport Seats
XSC Porsche Crest in Headrest
XSX Seat Belts - Guards Red

[FC]

Didn't get much info from dealer other than this report:

http://clients.automanager.com/scrip...7d9a2ecb8b2d61

And when asked to provide more, high-res photos of the car, I was pointed to here:

https://www.cincinnatiusedautosales....7d9a2ecb8b2d61

Which is hardly better than what was on Autotrader.

Question is, should I go for it and have them get it checked out the local Porsche dealer? They seemed amenable to doing that (at my expense, as I suggested).

[FC]

Originally Posted by JST

Looks like there's an Autocheck on the dealer's website:

http://clients.automanager.com/scrip...7d9a2ecb8b2d61

https://www.cincinnatiusedautosales....?model=Boxster

Ha! You just beat me.

[FC]

I wonder if I should make an offer contingent on a good inspection report.

[FC]

OK, I think I'm going for it. I told dealer I'd be willing to make an offer contingent on a clean PPI from the dealer. Guy said ok and they are willing to bring it over for the PPI (~8 miles away).

Should I be aggressive and offer $18k or try to squeeze another k off by offering $17k. I should be free to renegotiate if I get bad news form the PPI.

Thoughts?

[JST]

Originally Posted by FC

OK, I think I'm going for it. I told dealer I'd be willing to make an offer contingent on a clean PPI from the dealer. Guy said ok and they are willing to bring it over for the PPI (~8 miles away).

Should I be aggressive and offer $18k or try to squeeze another k off by offering $17k. I should be free to renegotiate if I get bad news form the PPI.

Thoughts?

I mean, I think the listed price is pretty fair. Your call, but 18K contingent on a good report seems reasonable to me, especially if they're willing to drive the car over to get it looked at.

[zach]

Originally Posted by JST

I mean, I think the listed price is pretty fair. Your call, but 18K contingent on a good report seems reasonable to me, especially if they're willing to drive the car over to get it looked at.

Yeah, I agree with this.

[FC]

Originally Posted by zach

Yeah, I agree with this.

That was my thinking. Thanks!

Dealer PPI is $185, but I asked them to perform a full road test as well. That will be another $185 but well worth it for a car bought blind, no?

[JST]

Originally Posted by FC

That was my thinking. Thanks!

Dealer PPI is $185, but I asked them to perform a full road test as well. That will be another $185 but well worth it for a car bought blind, no?

Agreed. Seems like a great value.