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Old 09-05-2016, 01:52 PM   #10
ryanjboutin
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Originally Posted by thstone View Post
A pre-purchase inspection after the purchase won't be of much help when you find out the car needs $4500 in deferred maintenance and repair work. With 160K miles, there are a lot of components that should have already been replaced. Unless the car is coming with a full documented repair history, you really, really, really need a PPI on a Porsche with that kind of mileage.

I know its a PITA to coordinate and arrange, but get the inspection before you buy. It will be the best $300 you ever spend.
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Originally Posted by Topless View Post
Ditto! A PPI is a must on this one. Too many unanswered questions.
Hmmm.
I'll see what I can do.

Seems rather difficult as we live in different states, and he's being gracious enough to drive it to Vegas from California for no charge.
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