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jb92563 · 05-10-2016, 01:02 PM

Hope he has a good part time job as well since as we all know the operating/maintenance cost of a 986 is around $2k per year.

A PPI can either save you from a ticking time bomb or be used as a negotiating tool to get the price down to take care of current issues and concerns.

Definitely needs an experienced 986 guy to take a look, plus a Porsche experienced PPI.

Looks nice except for the dash and seat covers.
I would also take a careful look at the Vinyl back window.

Maintenance records would be useful as well.

Make sure you get 2 key and 1 with FOB at least.

A check with a Durametric to read the codes and over-revs would be nice as well
and to see if the VINs in the computer match the car.

Seems like there are plenty of storm damaged cars that are being bought for cheap and fixed up with assorted parts.

My caution light is on for this one. Possible signs of neglect/abuse.

05-10-2016, 01:02 PM	#10
jb92563 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,665	Hope he has a good part time job as well since as we all know the operating/maintenance cost of a 986 is around $2k per year. A PPI can either save you from a ticking time bomb or be used as a negotiating tool to get the price down to take care of current issues and concerns. Definitely needs an experienced 986 guy to take a look, plus a Porsche experienced PPI. Looks nice except for the dash and seat covers. I would also take a careful look at the Vinyl back window. Maintenance records would be useful as well. Make sure you get 2 key and 1 with FOB at least. A check with a Durametric to read the codes and over-revs would be nice as well and to see if the VINs in the computer match the car. Seems like there are plenty of storm damaged cars that are being bought for cheap and fixed up with assorted parts. My caution light is on for this one. Possible signs of neglect/abuse. __________________ "It broke because it wants to be Upgraded " 2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region 2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP, Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012) Last edited by jb92563; 05-10-2016 at 01:05 PM.