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Gelbster · 10-01-2016, 08:45 AM

Here is a different perspective on searching for a 986.Think of it being a Ferrari not a 'poor mans porsche'. You need a little fear and apprehension first!Also , add a zero to your hunting radius!
"They are all $20K cars - just depends on if you pay up front or later". The implication is that they can be very expensive to fix defects it is unlikely you will detect.
The PPI is only as good as the person who does it. The most reliable way round this is to first find some local Indies and if you (or your fellow Forum members) consider them to be honest and competent tell them you are a buyer. Ask here for referrals.
Try to buy one of their customers cars with a long service history .Seek the customers who spent generously on their cars - not the cheapskates and poverty-stricken students.
You may pay a bit more up front but it is less likely to be a disaster. If you plan to keep the car long time , consider "Salvage Title" if it was just cosmetic damage/theft but avoid big floods !
Example:
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5808063157.html
You could fly out & drive this one home?

10-01-2016, 08:45 AM	#3
Gelbster Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: S.California Posts: 2,027	Here is a different perspective on searching for a 986.Think of it being a Ferrari not a 'poor mans porsche'. You need a little fear and apprehension first!Also , add a zero to your hunting radius! "They are all $20K cars - just depends on if you pay up front or later". The implication is that they can be very expensive to fix defects it is unlikely you will detect. The PPI is only as good as the person who does it. The most reliable way round this is to first find some local Indies and if you (or your fellow Forum members) consider them to be honest and competent tell them you are a buyer. Ask here for referrals. Try to buy one of their customers cars with a long service history .Seek the customers who spent generously on their cars - not the cheapskates and poverty-stricken students. You may pay a bit more up front but it is less likely to be a disaster. If you plan to keep the car long time , consider "Salvage Title" if it was just cosmetic damage/theft but avoid big floods ! Example: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5808063157.html You could fly out & drive this one home? Last edited by Gelbster; 10-01-2016 at 08:59 AM.