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Old 05-26-2014, 06:43 PM   #1
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Yeah I got the vin this morning, confirmed S, getting the carfax soon. Will use that as a haggling device, I really do not mind but I am curious what happened and I do not want to pay full for it. First I have to get the settlement from insurance anyways, because of holiday weekend we have been waiting on the total loss adjuster since Thursday. Not to mention we would be stuck paying storage if we didn't know the guy. Should hear from total loss tomorrow, and get carfax. I have a date with a gal to biltmore Saturday so I will Likely meet halfway and buy this car Sunday.
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Old 05-27-2014, 03:17 PM   #2
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This one is a bit farther away from GSP, but is cheaper, lower miles, and looks to have litronics and upgraded factory wheels. Might be worth at least a phone call or CARFAX, also a good bargaining comparison.

Cars for Sale: 2001 Porsche Boxster S in Fuquay Varina, NC 27526: Convertible Details - 373211519 - AutoTrader.com
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Here's another that claims a new motor and glass roof, a bit more money, but might be worth it.

Cars for Sale: 2001 Porsche Boxster S in Charlotte, NC 28207: Convertible Details - 371325486 - AutoTrader.com
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Here's another that claims a new motor and glass roof, a bit more money, but might be worth it.

Cars for Sale: 2001 Porsche Boxster S in Charlotte, NC 28207: Convertible Details - 371325486 - AutoTrader.com
I actually have that car in an email prepared to send to the insurance co to show comparible cars to mine for the sake of getting a fair market value. It is the only car with a glass top in the area. Looks good but i was a bit worried off because of the engine. All depends on what we get from the insurance company which failed to call us again today, now that they have to pay something out they are not so eggar to move.
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This one is a bit farther away from GSP, but is cheaper, lower miles, and looks to have litronics and upgraded factory wheels. Might be worth at least a phone call or CARFAX, also a good bargaining comparison.

Cars for Sale: 2001 Porsche Boxster S in Fuquay Varina, NC 27526: Convertible Details - 373211519 - AutoTrader.com
Very nice color and wheels, just like mine Good price too.
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Very nice color and wheels, just like mine Good price too.
This car looks clean in the photos! The fact there are no obvious red flags like the wrong front bumper is a plus.
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This car looks clean in the photos! The fact there are no obvious red flags like the wrong front bumper is a plus.
Sketch but as long as i get a straight answer from the carfax and the owner i see it as an opportunity to get a perfect otherwise car cheap. The price is good, but not for a car with a discrepancy. I will not buy this car for that price.
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This one is a bit farther away from GSP, but is cheaper, lower miles, and looks to have litronics and upgraded factory wheels. Might be worth at least a phone call or CARFAX, also a good bargaining comparison.

Cars for Sale: 2001 Porsche Boxster S in Fuquay Varina, NC 27526: Convertible Details - 373211519 - AutoTrader.com
And with that car i am trying to avoid dealer lots... I did find a really clean 50k miles red 2.7 in gville n.c. that I am a bit interested in. Thank you for the suggestions.
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