Please advise.. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

meerzee · 03-07-2008, 11:46 AM

Max, Max, Max......my friend.....
You sound like me when I bought my Box. (maybe it is guilty karma from trying to upstage your 986!!!) - J/K.

It seems like when I purchase cars remotely, I always get screwed in one fashion or the next, and things are never always exactly as they seem. But, I have still gone through with all but 1 deal and that deal the sellers were shady like the one you mention here. I would have to agree that people who are deceptive are just not honorable, reputable individuals and they will tell you what you want to hear, until someone offers them a buck more...regardless of how much time and effort you (the buyer) has spent on purchasing their vehicle.

I would go down, have a personal chat with this character, check it out hard and trust your gut. The guy might be a complete loser, but if the car speaks to you and you have a solid feeling, then go for it. I wouldn't change a thing about my purchase of my very spunky 02S, but in retro...I probably would have held out for an 03 S just to grab the rear glass and less mileage. But I adore my car and yes like you only drive it when the weather is near perfect. (and sometimes even on Fridays!) --- HEY, maybe I will catch you on the Causeway soon!!!!

(now that I am a Mandevillite)

There are tons of excellent 996s out there...and just (as hard as it sounds) take your time and relax...you will find the one that you are supposed to drive --- and if the guy is a real jerk, accidently back over his foot while test-driving for kicks...

LOL

All the best, my friend.

Cloudsurfer · 03-07-2008, 12:53 PM

Aside from the seller proving that he can not be trusted, I would back out of this deal for one reason: you do not want to be buying any exotic car from someone who cannot afford to own it. I'm not sure how long he has had the car for, but if its any length of time, I would be extremely cautious. The guys who have cars they can't afford are the ones who don't maintain them the way they should, may park them outside, and may not even be knowledgeable enough to know how to properly drive the car.

If you already have plans, run down there and check it out. I would never buy a car like this without a thorough PPI. If everything checks out and the car really is what you want, go for it.

It is worth noting that the 99s are probably the least desirable year, and you will pay for that on the other side when you sell the car down the road. Whatever is saved now, may not really amount to savings when everything in factored together.

Patrick

joshua6060 · 03-07-2008, 12:57 PM

wow another nola person on this site, i thought i was the only one, but you won't ever catch me on the causeway, work and live in nola, silver 01 boxster, luv it, having a few issues right now, but i'm sure they will get fixed

meerzee · 03-09-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by joshua6060

wow another nola person on this site, i thought i was the only one, but you won't ever catch me on the causeway, work and live in nola, silver 01 boxster, luv it, having a few issues right now, but i'm sure they will get fixed

It does seem that you are the only NOLA Boxster guy at times....that is certain!
I got my first "Porsche wave" yesterday while driving up 59 to Abita from a superclean Carerra 4 (silver) --- Maybe it was Max in his new ride??? LOL.

Just moved from Metairie...don't enjoy the commute, but the quality of life is truly second to none. We have been enjoying the trace, Abita and just having fun with the ole' Box! (Took apart my LCD climate box and replaced the "Rising Sun" damaged LCD in about 15 minutes, and put on my Stuttgart front license plate --- looks pretty unique at this point....)

Take care, hope to see you on the roads....

nola911 · 03-09-2008, 09:04 AM

guys , I left at 4:30 am for the airport, got back at 3:30am in my new car. Its everything I hoped for and I appreciate the support. I will write up an official report when I get to a computer, this phone typing is tough.

meerzee · 03-10-2008, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by maxferran

guys , I left at 4:30 am for the airport, got back at 3:30am in my new car. Its everything I hoped for and I appreciate the support. I will write up an official report when I get to a computer, this phone typing is tough.

Glad to hear it man! I not only want to hear about it, I want to come see it.

--- heck, drive it! Of course to give you a second opinion for when you draft your driving report for the forum!

LOL.

We want pics and details. Glad you made it back safely.....
See ya soon.

Gary in BR · 03-10-2008, 06:35 AM

sounds like it all worked out.

I cant wait to see it.

Gary

joshua6060 · 03-10-2008, 06:54 AM

Hi Gary in BR, Wow another south louisiana boxster on this site, I have been on this site for awhile and never saw so many local boxsters......

Gary in BR · 03-10-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by maxferran

guys , I left at 4:30 am for the airport, got back at 3:30am in my new car. Its everything I hoped for and I appreciate the support. I will write up an official report when I get to a computer, this phone typing is tough.

Post #18 in this thread.

He bought the car.

What is that noise I hear???

Its max in his 996!!!

RandallNeighbour · 03-10-2008, 06:26 PM

I really have no big April plans and since somebody's boiling mudbugs I think I should be invited!

meerzee · 03-11-2008, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

I really have no big April plans and since somebody's boiling mudbugs I think I should be invited!

Of course you are invited....any 986er (especially black on tan) is a friend of mine.