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YOUR RESEARCHAbout to pull the trigger......
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Here's why - bank branches are everywhere, you're in sight of cameras from start to finish, it shows the seller you're serious, you can both walk into the bank and get cash or a certified check with very little risk.
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It has had the ims done,117k miles, overall clean car.
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Depends on wherein the US but use 17k as a baseline.
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Here's why - bank branches are everywhere, you're in sight of cameras from start to finish, it shows the seller you're serious, you can both walk into the bank and get cash or a certified check with very little risk.
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I am about to pull the trigger on a 99....ya i know
It has had the ims done,117k miles, overall clean car. Eibach drop springs, new coils, water pump, owned by a mechanic as his toy
I am also looking for something as a street/track toy. Any thoughts on real money value?
Depends on wherein the US but use 17k as a baseline. I know he says it's well cared for but did he keep records? That adds value. Even if he is a mechanic, I got 3 words for you. PPI PPI PPI. That's for emphasis, not imply you need 3 of them. '99 is a great year for 996s. You will love it if it works out.
He has reciepts for the parts, but as a master mechanic, he obviously did the work.
Ppi was in my plan, but when i called a local porsche dealer, they made me less than confident that they did more than walk around it and look
Cool. Sounds like a good car. Call around to the local independent Porsche shops and ask them the same questions you did the dealer. If you can find one that knows 996s it's a big plus.
Where's it located? Someone in the forum may have a recommendation.
My 99' has been loaded for delivery today. Let me tell you next week about my first experience with an "high mileage" 996
There is a guy in FL with his own shop who helped me when I was looking at a 996 in this region. It's "Pedro's Garage". You can google it.
Not sure how far this is from the location of the car you're looking at but can tell you that this guy seemed to know his stuff. That being said, he never performed a PPI for me and I'm (by far) not an expert. Just my experience.
Good luck!!
BTW, Pedro offered me to travel for $1/mile (one way charge) to anyway within FL to perform the PPI. I remember that he had a very detailed overview about his PPI guidelines on his homepage. Cheers
So here's my question. I have always purchased vehicles through dealers, never private sales. I don't have a clue on what this process is about or how to engage in it to be sure that everything is legal and the proper paperwork is filled out. Can you help me?!?!?!
Specific questions I have are:
1. What does the seller need to show me in order to demonstrate that he has no financial obligation still left on the vehicle?
2. What paperwork needs to be completed to ensure that I actually walk away owning the vehicle?
3. Anything else about a private seller transaction I need to know about?
I am leery with the process and don't want to potentially get scammed. Any help would be appreciated.
A title.
DMV there actually has a good page on what to do, assuming you are buying in-state. I'll leave the link here and allow others to add in any good bits of additional advice.
http://www.dmv.org/pa-pennsylvania/b...egulations.php
1. In most states all you need is the title - you give the seller cash, you get keys and the title.
2. The title - you bring it with you when registering the vehicle in your name.
3. Be careful and smart with the transaction - I always recommending meeting at a bank of your choosing during normal business hours. Here's why - bank branches are everywhere, you're in sight of cameras from start to finish, it shows the seller you're serious, you can both walk into the bank and get cash or a certified check with very little risk. If you notice anything during the final deal closing that impacts the purchase price, you can easily make adjustments at the bank. Safer for you and the seller.
Good luck with the purchase! I hate bank branches, but in this case they serve their purpose better than any alternative I've found.
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