Weird Warranty Question

[porschegeorg]

I ran into the same problem when I was shopping for my used Boxster. It turns out that it depends on the dealership. Some of them "register" their cars even before they are sold. So the warranty can start well before the car is titled. Carfax doesnt know when the car was "registered" with Porshe. I have NEVER heard of any other manufacturer starting a warranty before the car is titled...but Porsche does (in some cases).

[Brucelee]

The start of the warranty period is usually in the service dept database under your VIN. You can do a quick check there.

The car MAY have been a loaner and they are trying to start the clock on the warranty when the car hit the dealership vs. when it was registered.

Hey, you can tell him, no warranty, no deal!

Good luck! Personally, I would try to buy a car with a warranty.

Originally Posted by Brucelee

The start of the warranty period is usually in the service dept database under your VIN. You can do a quick check there.

The car MAY have been a loaner and they are trying to start the clock on the warranty when the car hit the dealership vs. when it was registered.

Hey, you can tell him, no warranty, no deal!

Good luck! Personally, I would try to buy a car with a warranty.

Ding...ding...ding! That sounds correct. A loaner car for the service department or an Executive Driven car by PCNA.

[shaman1204]

Quote:

"Sounds suspect.
I would inquire with Porsche North America.

Cars get an in service date , that is when the warranty should go into effect.
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I called Porsche North America and they would not give me the info because I wasn't the owner. Any suggestions on how to get this info? Call another dealer?

[Sammy]

Originally Posted by shaman1204

Quote:

"Sounds suspect.
I would inquire with Porsche North America.

Cars get an in service date , that is when the warranty should go into effect.
__________________
dbth"


I called Porsche North America and they would not give me the info because I wasn't the owner. Any suggestions on how to get this info? Call another dealer?

Call the dealer you are working with and explain your concern and would like to see proof of when the warranty was started. If they won't show you proof to help with your concerns than I would either make them a low offer to cover the cost of an extended warranty (probably preferred anyway) or walk out the door. I don't think that what you would be requesting would be unreasonable and I would be disappointed if they wouldn't comply.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by shaman1204

Quote:

"Sounds suspect.
I would inquire with Porsche North America.

Cars get an in service date , that is when the warranty should go into effect.
__________________
dbth"


I called Porsche North America and they would not give me the info because I wasn't the owner. Any suggestions on how to get this info? Call another dealer?

Hi,

If they're hedging on giving you proper information, and this from a Dealership? They don't want to sell you the car very badly do they? WALK AWAY!

The one thing this World is not in short supply of is used Boxsters. Get the straight poop or tell them NO DEAL and why...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[porschegeorg]

Carfax should tell you the mileage on the car when it was first titled. If it is more than 100 miles, you can bet it was a loaner car. BUT, l have heard that Porsche makes dealerships mark certain cars as "in service". I think this has to do with dealer allocation for the next model year. If this was a car that sat in the lot for a few months, they may have marked it as in service even tho it wasnt a loaner or demo vehicle.

With this said, the dealership should definitely be able to tell you (with proof) the actual in service date. If not, Im with everyone else. Walk away.

I have a 2003 Seal Gray Boxster with 5000 miles in mint condition. I'm not ready to sell yet, but I just want you to know that there are many nice Boxsters out there.

[shaman1204]

Sorry to keep posting on this, but maybe a few can learn from it.

here is what the Carfax report lists:

5/5/03 --- 20 mi --- vehicle serviced
5/20/03 --- --- vehicle offered for sale
9/20/03 --- --- vehicle sold
9/20/03 --- --- registered as personal vehicle
10/16/03 --- 1727 mi --- first owner reported, lien reported
10/23/03 --- 2766 mi --- vehicle serviced
3/29/04 --- 5990 mi --- vehicle serviced lube, oil filter
10/26/04 --- 14145 mi --- vehicle serviced
10/3/06 --- --- vehicle offered for sale

That is it for the report. So to me it also looks like it has not had a 30k mi service, unless it has not been reported yet.

I also have a contact that could probably buy it through a dealer to dealer transaction. Anyone have any idea how much a 2003 base with tip would be for a deal like that. I kinda have a professional relationship with this individual and would like to do my homework before asking for the favor. He would then sell it to me for what he paid, plus the extras for tax, title, license, etc. Thanks.