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YOUR RESEARCHPurchase through a broker?
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So far the dealer cars I have looked at seem to be well over that price and a local high-end used dealer wants $45,000 for a 23,000 mile 2000.
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I've bought cars from auctions in the past and usually on the premesis there is a mechanic that will do a check on the vehicle for a small fee of like 100 bucks or so.
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I've used a similar type of broker for a car purchase in the past, but it was an Acura - it went well.
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My requirements are a cab, probably a 2001 or 2002 based on what I am willing to spend.
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I've bought cars from auctions in the past and usually on the premesis there is a mechanic that will do a check on the vehicle for a small fee of like 100 bucks or so.
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I went to a local service center that came recommended on this forum (German Tech in Largo, FL) and they recommended against a 1999 or 2000.
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I've bought cars from auctions in the past and usually on the premesis there is a mechanic that will do a check on the vehicle for a small fee of like 100 bucks or so.
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I am seriously considering purchasing a 996 and would like advice on where and how to purchase. I have read over any posts that seem to hit this subject but I still have some questions.
My requirements are a cab, probably a 2001 or 2002 based on what I am willing to spend. I would like to keep my purchase price around $40,000, if that is possible. So far the dealer cars I have looked at seem to be well over that price and a local high-end used dealer wants $45,000 for a 23,000 mile 2000. I went to a local service center that came recommended on this forum (German Tech in Largo, FL) and they recommended against a 1999 or 2000.
A friend recommended a car broker who for a flat fee purchases cars from auction. Supposedly, using this type of service can save a considerable amount of money. However my concern is that while the broker carefully looks over the car there would be no possibility of having an independent PPI done. Has anyone used a broker? If so is this a good route to take or are the associated risks too high?
Any comments on brokers, or prices for what I am interested in will be appreciated.
-Jim
I've used a similar type of broker for a car purchase in the past, but it was an Acura - it went well. I personally would not do this with a Porsche. I drove a lot of them that probably would have passed a PPI, but they all felt similar, yet different. Also, you should definitely get a PPI and pull the service records on the vehicle before you buy it. Just my $0.02
IMO If you use a broker you will probably end up spending the extra money you saved on the car on repairs.
I would probably pay the higher price and buy a CPO car, it would be much less headache.
Do some research and get the car yourself, its part of the porsche experience. Then use the money that you could of spent on the broker and get some mods out of the way
. Gluck.
Auction prices are about $5-7k lower than dealer asking prices. Definitely not more than $10k. So, $40k will only get you a 00 or 01 cab if you get lucky.
Your best bet is a lease return car but you'll spend at least $47k in whole sale since most leases are 3 yrs -- i.e. 2003 models.
Other sources include ebay motors and private party. If you are picky about options and colors, eBay is a great source however you'll deal with hassles of doing an out of state sales.
So far the conscientious seems to be not to use a broker. At what point (price wise) on a 2002 would that still be the best course of action? The broker fee is fixed ($1,000) as I understand it. As of a few minutes ago (using the PorscheUSA website) there are 4 CPO 2001-2002 cabrio cars within 150 miles of Tampa. They range in price from $54,980 to $56,980. Would it be worth it to buy from a broker if the savings were 8 or 10 thousand? I assume that this might be possible as they buy at auction and don�t need to go through the CPO costs.
Alternatively what if a non CPO car were available for $45,000 that could be run through a PPI? Would you still go for the CPO car?
-Jim
No one will look harder for the right car than yourself. In my experience, I contacted a couple brokers and they whined and complained about must haves and options and mostly wanted to plunk down a car in front of you, take their cut and move on with little or no effort.
I have purchased the last 3-4 cars from AutoBrokers who advertise on E-bay and Autotrader without any problems. You have to be knowledgable and know what to look for. Always do a PPI and make sure it has not been hit or wet. If done right you can get a lot more for your $$$$.
.........or you can go to an honest dealer like Genuine in St Pete., haggle him down like I didn't, and know you're going to at least get a sound vehicle. (like I did)
Your trying to cut a fat hog in the ***.Save some more money and get what you want.02-04 cab.99-2000 pass on.you should be able to find a 2001 cab plastic rear window? for 40k.
I dealt with Broker in Mass for mine, which he was selling for a client. Car was a great price but had a few issues not seen because of crappy PPI from a guy he used, but broker seemed like a stand up guy. If you want a specific car with specific features/options then a dealer has access to alot more cars without the mark up, but if you just want a good car and are not too picky then you could do well on your own.
I've bought cars from auctions in the past and usually on the premesis there is a mechanic that will do a check on the vehicle for a small fee of like 100 bucks or so.
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