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Gelbster · 03-02-2015, 11:08 AM

Qumulus,
The big problem I have is that the issue you raise seems unpredictable. It isn't miles/abuse/year related. The good/bad outcomes are randomly scattered.Hence the disparate views from single owners.
Another unpredictable issue is - how much initial and collateral damage will occur? Minor issues like a water pump impeller disintegrating can cause lots of subsequent damage beyond the minor cost of a new pump.
Further ,there is seldom much warning of impending doom.

These three factors lead me to a seemingly bizarre but logical(?) conclusion beyond the standard 'get a PPI" . Buy a competently repaired Salvage Title car. Keep the $5000-10000 savings as a reserve for preventative maintenance/repairs. I usually keep cars a long time so the trading issue is irrelevant to me. And I know how to inspect for body/frame damage.
I agree with your 2009+ target. If you get PDK, consider finding the 'Sport Chrono' to avoid the anemic acceleration problem of the non SC cars ?
It will be interesting to read about what you eventually do. Selling an '03 that is running fine may seem silly - until it becomes and instant roller worth $3-4K.
Good Luck!

03-02-2015, 11:08 AM	#5
Gelbster Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: S.California Posts: 2,029	Qumulus, The big problem I have is that the issue you raise seems unpredictable. It isn't miles/abuse/year related. The good/bad outcomes are randomly scattered.Hence the disparate views from single owners. Another unpredictable issue is - how much initial and collateral damage will occur? Minor issues like a water pump impeller disintegrating can cause lots of subsequent damage beyond the minor cost of a new pump. Further ,there is seldom much warning of impending doom. These three factors lead me to a seemingly bizarre but logical(?) conclusion beyond the standard 'get a PPI" . Buy a competently repaired Salvage Title car. Keep the $5000-10000 savings as a reserve for preventative maintenance/repairs. I usually keep cars a long time so the trading issue is irrelevant to me. And I know how to inspect for body/frame damage. I agree with your 2009+ target. If you get PDK, consider finding the 'Sport Chrono' to avoid the anemic acceleration problem of the non SC cars ? It will be interesting to read about what you eventually do. Selling an '03 that is running fine may seem silly - until it becomes and instant roller worth $3-4K. Good Luck!