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YOUR RESEARCHNeed help- potential purchase 01 Aero C4

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However, seller noted that dealership cleared ABS/PSM and replaced battery and it never came back.
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Inspect metal debris, get pictures of the oil leaks...i believe

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+1 on the PPI, make sure they cut open the oil filter and inspect for metal debris, get pictures of the oil leaks...I believe that chain housing gasket is part of the head gasket so this could be a major factor in your consideration
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Inspect metal debris, get pictures of the oil leaks...i believe

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+1 on the PPI, make sure they cut open the oil filter and inspect for metal debris, get pictures of the oil leaks...I believe that chain housing gasket is part of the head gasket so this could be a major factor in your consideration
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I didn't see it while test drive.
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Test drive the vehicle this afternoon

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Had a chance to test drive the vehicle this afternoon.
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Inspect metal debris, get pictures of the oil leaks...i believe

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+1 on the PPI, make sure they cut open the oil filter and inspect for metal debris, get pictures of the oil leaks...I believe that chain housing gasket is part of the head gasket so this could be a major factor in your consideration
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However, seller noted that dealership cleared ABS/PSM and replaced battery and it never came back.
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I didn't see it while test drive.
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Test drive the vehicle this afternoon

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Had a chance to test drive the vehicle this afternoon.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hey guys. Been a long-time searcher, but needed some direction on a potential acquisition. Vehicle: 2001 911 C4 Aero Mileage: 51,000 Asking: $22,000 Had a chance to test drive the vehicle this afternoon. Felt very good. No anomalies in driving sensation. Anyways, had some basic questions if you can help. 1.) Vehicle came with a PPI from March 2016 from a Porsche dealership. Do all dealerships do a over-rev analysis? The seller did not have this and noted it never came with it. That seemed odd to me. I plan to contact dealership tomorrow to see. 2.) PPI noted chain case seepage. However, I couldn't note anything as the seller had powerwashed the engine and underbody (suspicious to me). I gave it some heavy foot and oil pressure held at 5 barr and returned back to 3. Seemed normal. 3.) PPI noted PSM off and ABS light on while driving. However, seller noted that dealership cleared ABS/PSM and replaced battery and it never came back. I didn't see it while test drive. 4.) Accident. Car had an accident, no salvage in title, however there is impact damage on the L/R undershield and it was noted in Carfax. Unfortunately, this is the 4th owner and accident occurred with 1st owner and there are no records on hand other than PPI and Carfax. With all that said, it's a pretty car, right options, felt strong. I'm curious to hear about your thoughts on the price point or anything I mentioned that would make you walk away. I'm still learning about the 996. Was thinking of a TT, but this price point is pretty convincing. I plan to do a PPI unless you suggest me otherwise. Thanks!

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I would not be buying it until I had another PPI done by the shop of my choice.

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+1 on the PPI, make sure they cut open the oil filter and inspect for metal debris, get pictures of the oil leaks...I believe that chain housing gasket is part of the head gasket so this could be a major factor in your consideration

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