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Not saying there is anything wrong with this one, but If its cheap, there is probably a good reason for it, as I found out the hard way:-
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The answer probably lies in this bit: "car is on the wova".
Looks like the car is technically a write-off, even though the ad says it has not been in an accident.
I think WOVA = Written Off Vehicle Advice (list).
That would explain the lack of plates and the low price, if I am correct.
James
Suspiciously cheap, he claims it is registered but no RWC and
James could be right about it being a write off
for some reason. There has been a racket where flood damaged cars have been moved to Victoria from NSW and Qld. Definitely check it out in every respect ! Talk to Rego Authorities with VIN and engine numbers.Don't part with any money until you have all the answers and a pre purchase inspection from a Porsche technician.
Just studied the ad...
One pic has plates and others dont...
How can a car on the WOVA still have Rego and RWC...
HHMMMM....
Definately do a lot of digging tekno...
I am pretty sure that I read in the paper that these WOVA cars cannot be insured as they have already been written off. Certainly need to call an insurer before any commitment.
Also go to the VicRoads site
www.vicroads.gov.au
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Registration
there is the PPSR (Personal Property Security Register ($3.70 is a match found for a certificate) and the VRES Vehicle Registration Enquiry Service which is free. Write offs are recorded as is Rego status.
Not saying there is anything wrong with this one, but If its cheap, there is probably a good reason for it, as I found out the hard way:-
http://www.youtube.com/embed/KZZ2QaT3ewE
Well blow me down. My towie said I should let Pickles Car Auctions know that the car had a pre-existing non-declared fault, and was presented as a FSH car in good condition. I spoke with the General Manager at Pickles, Mark Pearce and he spoke to the wholesaler who put the car in, and they have arranged a full refund of the the car, less the $577 auction fees. The towie took it away today, and I will be getting a refund of the $29k I paid for it.
It was a nice car, and the price left some room to put a new engine in and still be able to sell without making a loss, but I think I will stick to the old stuff and get one of my 356's on the road and keep a lookout for a nice 993, which is what I was really after anyway!
Cheers
Steve
