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But I'd take this approach (and did) over a random used car lot.
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buying it from a PORSCHE DEALERSHIP or a local USED CAR LOT is the same thing...
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Negotiated everything over the phone, got the DME and they agreed to put the car right before selling it (this Porsche dealership lists very few used Porsche's).
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I am looking for a clean 99-01 911 Cabriolet for a occasional daily driver, maybe 4-5K miles per year.
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He informed me that they did not do IMS in house (claimed Porsche of NA doesn't allow the repair) and that they had some ex-techs that had opened a shop called Drivers Choice and that is who would do the repair.
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When I arrived, late on a weekday, car was ready for a test drive (also a Porsche aficionado friend test drove independently) and the tech who worked on the car stayed late in case there were any questions or issues.
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When I arrived, late on a weekday, car was ready for a test drive (also a Porsche aficionado friend test drove independently) and the tech who worked on the car stayed late in case there were any questions or issues.
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Negotiated everything over the phone, got the DME and they agreed to put the car right before selling it (this Porsche dealership lists very few used Porsche's).
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I am looking for a clean 99-01 911 Cabriolet for a occasional daily driver, maybe 4-5K miles per year. I have came across a couple of interesting ones at Porsche Dealerships across the USA.
My question is, what can I/should I expect buying a used Porsche from a Porsche dealership? I am not sure how detailed/comprehensively mechanically they go thru it before putting it up for sale to the public. Should I have them do a PPI, or take it to an independent shop near by? I know other non-Porsche dealerships & car lots will cover up any mechanical issues rather than repair them.
I know its not going to be perfect, I' just want to see as much as possible the current mechanical state.
Or, what is the best place to look for said 911?
Thanks!!
I think it's fair to assume that any dealership selling a used car/Porsche is looking to flip it as quickly and as inexpensively as possible. They will do as little as possible short of washing and maybe vacuuming it out (maybe a quickie detail if you're lucky). Get a PPI from an independent (Porsche 996/M96) expert. Demand any/all available paperwork/records and never hand over any $$ until you have them in hand - once the sale is made, if you don't have it, you'll never get it. Do your diligence or prepare to get reamed... You've been warned!
Ask them for the reconditioning records/bill . This is what they as a dealership have done to it to make it ready for resale. Good luck trying to get previous service records unless the previous owner gives them to you. Even if that dealership was who serviced it from day one I doubt they will give them to you.
I have bought and sold MANY car in my life...so, here is my take
Unless the car is a CPO. buying it from a PORSCHE DEALERSHIP or a local USED CAR LOT is the same thing...
Car salesmen are car salesmen...
BE VERY CAUTIOUS....
I'd rather buy it from an owner who I can talk to and get a "feel" for...
I would have to disagree with you. A Porsche dealership is not nearly the same as buying from Joe Blow's used car lot. A Porsche dealership has far more to lose then some shade tree used car lot that has a few dozen cars for sale. My local Porsche dealer built a $15 million facility and I doubt they'd jeopardize their business to make a couple thousand dollars on a single transaction. It isn't 1960 any more and the general public has access to far to much info for dealers to swindle them out of money. That's not to say they aren't out there but a Porsche dealership would worry me far less.
I can assure you, if you are buying from any reputable dealership (Porsche), a proper assessment of the vehicle will be done. The name of the car is the same as the Building you enter...there is still pride of the brand to be had at the retail stores. Very much so. If you have concerns, ask them if you can come down to sit with the mechanic/service advisor during a time of their week/day that is less busy so you can dig into specific details about the car you may have concerns with. Every dealership is required to host the car for safety/emissions inspections. They will always do a once over on the car and will know what the car needs/doesn't need.
That being said, they don't work for free so there is a "profit" mindset always. If they own the car for "x", and the reconditioning necessary to bring the car up to "perfect" exceeds their ability to sell the car to make a decent (not even extravagant) profit, then they will back down the list to what is safe for the next customer to drive it off the lot. Any store that I'm familiar with would gladly walk you through what extra work may need to be done in the coming months, they may just not have had the ability to do so themselves without sending the car to auction/wholesale to make the money rather than fix it up.
-Someone who works at a Porsche dealership.
I bought mine in the fall at a Porsche dealer. I walked in, took it for a test drive. I came back, made 2 offers with a $500 deposit. One offer was with service records, other offer was with service records. All offers were conditional on ppi.
Once I looked over the service records and confirmed I was interested, they took the car to a specialty shop I chose for a Ppi. Car came back with inoperational power seat and leaky rms. Estimate for RMS was $1400. They fixed the seat, removed the window tint that I asked, provided a brand new second key. Oh, they discounted the car by $1400. That funded a portion of having the Solution installed.
Then there was the the pick up experience. I went over to pick up the car at the dealer. There was a Porsche event at the dealer. My 2003 Porsche 996 was parked in the middle of the showroom. People were looking at it and pointing to it. I signed the paperwork, was handed the keys and started the car in the showroom. They opened the doors and I drove out. That was priceless. I was treated like I was picking up a brand new Porsche.
Here is my car in the middle of the showroom
+1 Most dealship wont touch a used vehicle unless it has certain history or condition that they are comfortable with to resell. I’m surprised that they would even have a 1999. That being said, I believe they won’t give you previous owner service records or name for liability reasons. For me and my little red wagon I would be comfortable purchasing from a Porsche dealership. I would think they wouldn’t want to sell you a pile of junk and have all the problems like a lawsuit to nasty Yelp reviews. There is 2004 or 2005 anniversary edition at my dealership now with 43,000 miles on it I would buy if I had the coins.
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Looking at potential car to buy, when I walk up to it...I get a "feeling" about it..(It talks to me) Some say ugh right away, some say maybe, then if they get past that stage, its a 20 minute "rest ride"
That is the start...then from there.....price....then....
Did you rebuild, or put a used in? What was the general cost? At least you knew it was a roller, I was hoping mine didn't turn into a roller lmao. I figured I got it cheap enough to take the risk...
I purchased a 996 Turbo from a Porsche dealer two states away. Negotiated everything over the phone, got the DME and they agreed to put the car right before selling it (this Porsche dealership lists very few used Porsche's). Worked in the 30k service and they even added new rear tires and, at my request, front pads and rotors without changing the price. When I arrived, late on a weekday, car was ready for a test drive (also a Porsche aficionado friend test drove independently) and the tech who worked on the car stayed late in case there were any questions or issues. No pressure from the salesman at all, he said if I didn't like the car he would refund my deposit without questions. Even came with a 90 day warranty, no charge, and post-sale the salesman contacted me twice to see if everything was right and if not encouraged me to come in so they could address it at no charge to me.
Are all Porsche dealers alike? Of course not. But I'd take this approach (and did) over a random used car lot.
Bought my 99 C2 at Porsche dealership in Orlando. Excellent experience, no pressure and they really did check out the car. They had the normal services done and checked out when I picked it up and it was ready to roll. I honestly trusted them. That was 10 years ago, still rocking and rolling.
+1 for Porsche of Orlando..
Found my C4S online at their place. I live only a few miles from them. I emailed them, got all the paperwork done and agreed on a price via text with the salesman. I asked about the IMS and they already knew the story. They agreed to go half on the IMS, RMS, Clutch, Mobil 1 oil change and alignment. My schedule conflicts with their hours so i stopped by after close to view the car. Called the salesman on the spot and hashed out a few things i noticed. He informed me that they did not do IMS in house (claimed Porsche of NA doesn't allow the repair) and that they had some ex-techs that had opened a shop called Drivers Choice and that is who would do the repair. gave a deposit over the phone for the car. He said it would take a week. 3 days later he texted a pic of my car detailed and ready to go. I came up 15 mins before they closed. They had the car inside and looking like a brand new car. took it for the first test drive and had no doubt i had done right. Since we had done the paperwork over the phone it took less than 10 minutes to sign the deal. I figured it would be like "here's your car, sign here, get out" since i was buying a older "cheap" 911. I was treated like i was buying a brand new 911 GT2RS. The salesman even suggested i take the car for repairs to Drivers Choice as they were a lot cheaper and Porsche trained guys. The whole experience was amazing.
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