I need HELP to buy a Porsche please

"matt miller" (mattmiller1973)
12/09/2014 at 00:58 • Filed to: None

what if you wanted to buy an expensive pre-owned car from a "boutique" dealership you never heard of in a city far, far away? what would you do? who would you call?

(btw, i would post sweet, sweet pics, but "Image Upload Error")

DISCUSSION (24)

Nicholas Stango > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 12:59

yes

Cherry_man1 > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 12:59

got a link to the car?

TheOnelectronic > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 12:59

GHOST BUSTERS!

But really, I think the common wisdom is to find a decent mechanic in that area and ask if he can look it over. Or something. Really I just wanted to make that joke.

OneFastPuertoRican > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 13:01

Depends on the boutique. I know of a few good ones (and a few awful ones to stay away from).

boobytrapsandtreasure > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 13:01

Please don't buy a used/secondhand/pre-owned without taking it for a spin first.

Raphmoe > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 13:01

How much money do you have to spend on this Porsche?

For Sweden > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 13:03

I'd call Tom .

Stef Schrader > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 13:08

Maybe hop on Rennlist and see who they'd recommend for a pre-purchase inspection in the area? Good folks on that forum. Definitely get it checked out before buying it, though.

Also, BUY IT.

Mosqvich > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 13:15

I'd call Tom too. I'd also look at various sites like Dealer Rater or even Yelp to see if the dealer is good. In other words, do your research to make sure they're not a fly-by-night or known for having craptastic cars.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 13:15

Who would I call?

Ghostbusters

PushToStart > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 13:21

Kinja'd!!!

Tipo Stradale Fever > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 13:21

Really depends on how far you´d have to travel to see the car. Is it worth it? Personally I´d never ever ever ever buy a car without seeing (it in person) and testdriving it first. Even after testdriving I´m still wary of possible faults etc. I´ve learned that it really pays off to be paranoid as fuck when buying a car...

I´d call them first, make sure I´d ask much as possible about the car. Service history, mileage, current state etc. If the the person on the phone sounds genuine and his is response is positive, then I would go see the car. If I´m not familiar with the type/brand of car then I make sure I know the tyical defaults of that specific brand. Or better, take somebody with you who really knows/ owns the same car.

But yeah, it depends. Is it worth the hassle (money/ time) of going to that far away city and seeing the car in person. If not, just be patient, another gem wil surely come your way....

Meatcoma > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 13:23

what city? Maybe an Oppo lives close by and can swing by and give you more insight, perhaps with pics.

matt miller > Meatcoma
12/09/2014 at 13:24

it would be sweet! but what is he (or she) outbid me?

Meatcoma > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 13:46

If it's that good of a deal then you shouldn't be hesitating.

matt miller > Cherry_man1
12/09/2014 at 13:47

i can't show you a link or you'll outbid me.

matt miller > Meatcoma
12/09/2014 at 13:54

my only hesitation NOW is that i prefer the look of a 997, but i've never driven one. this is a 991 — mint and fully loaded — and i know i love to drive these. but maybe the 997 is better...

Meatcoma > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 13:57

Won't know til you drive one. I went to buy a Mustang, test drove it, didn't really care for it and bought a Camaro after test driving one on the lot.

Cherry_man1 > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 14:00

I have a Gran Torino what do I want with a Nazi car?

wizkashifa > matt miller
12/09/2014 at 14:15

I don't have school for the next two months, and Bob Ingram's Porsche owning and restoring son's number is about three away from my mom's. Which city am I flying to and where am I drive back to?

I mention the school thing, because then you must assume that I am a broke college kid with all of a box of ramen and a t-shirt that says "this is my kegstand" shirt on it, except upside down to my name.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > For Sweden
12/09/2014 at 23:57

Sadly only new cars. If only there was a neutral buyer for sub 60k cars for people. Like what Wayne Carini does for some clients, except for a 308 instead of a Daytona.

For Sweden > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
12/10/2014 at 00:35

Tom works with used cars from dealers.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > For Sweden
12/10/2014 at 01:06

Classic cars such as 70 Chevelle or just used cars as in a 2009 Pilot?

For Sweden > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
12/10/2014 at 01:23

If it comes from a dealer, yes