Unusual Carfax History - What Does it Mean?

"Flat Six" (flat-six) 01/26/2014 at 22:40 • Filed to: None

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I was browsing Autotrader and came across a Carrera S which I quite like.

Here's the link:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

According to carfax it has 4 previous owners. That is a little concerning, but not too bad. However that doesn't count all of the times it was traded or auctioned between dealers. By my count it has traded hands at least SEVEN times since the last owner titled it. Its been at dealers in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, South Caroline, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and finally Texas.

Why are they playing hot potato with it?

BTW I'm not going to buy this anyway because money.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Flat Six 01/26/2014 at 23:02

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Looks like it was sold 3 times by Land Rover of Chattanooga. It also looks like the first owner had severe transmission issues. I would avoid this car at all costs.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Flat Six 01/26/2014 at 23:15

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What I'd find the most concerning is that between owners 3 and 4, the car's milage was DOUBLED in 4 months. personally, I don't think putting 10K miles on a 911 in 4 months feels right.

There's probably something with this car, but you can never know for sure

Flat Six > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 01/26/2014 at 23:58

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Agreed, thanks for pointing that out.

Flat Six > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/26/2014 at 23:59

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I didn't even notice that. Strange!

Inflame333 > Flat Six 01/27/2014 at 08:09

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Low ball the living shit out of them, so if it breaks down you ain't even mad.