10-18-2007, 11:32 AM
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About to buy an 02, just did PPI...
I've been reading on here for a while and I'm about to buy my first porsche. I just did an inspection at the Porsche dealer. They didn't check the alignment like suggested in that one guys article, but I had no choice, they were non-negotiable.
Everything came back good as far as mechanical condition, but the car needs a lot of maintenance. It's a seal gray 2002 2.7 with 72,000 miles. The owner is not too flexible on the price, but I'm concerned with some of the necessary maintenance.
- Front rotors past spec, rear rotors .5mm away from being out of spec
- Needs and alignment
- brake fluid needs to be replaced
- front tires not far from wear indicators
- light bulbs, small crap
Where is the best place to buy rotors? I just want something as good as OE for the best price.
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10-18-2007, 11:36 AM
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That stuff it normal stuff that can all be DIY'ed easily except the tire change and alignment, I bought my cross drilled and slotted zimmerman rotors from ebay, you can always email the sellers like i do and asked for a lower price including shipping. i bought a set of 4 for $310 shipped but warped them cause i over torqued the wheel bolts 
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10-18-2007, 11:45 AM
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Just one note: If you know that it needs an alignment, and the dealer wouldn't do one for you as part of the PPI ?????, then get one done!
It may be hiding subframe damage... I actually had an alignment done on my car a few months ago just to make sure everything was okay, and I kept the receipt/report to show to people interested in the car...
As an aside, all of that stuff is pretty minor except the alignment... I consider tires a wear item myself, and I've never really been concerned about them when buying a car from a private party. I'd be more worried about it from a dealer.
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10-18-2007, 12:15 PM
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10-18-2007, 12:20 PM
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Josh, good job doing the PPI. Very smart.
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10-18-2007, 12:34 PM
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02 with 72k? That car has definitely been driven. I'd make absolutely sure to get a laser alignment before I bought and be sure that thing hasn't seen more than just a lot of road in its time..
-David
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10-18-2007, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by David N.
02 with 72k? That car has definitely been driven. I'd make absolutely sure to get a laser alignment before I bought and be sure that thing hasn't seen more than just a lot of road in its time..
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but look at the 'problems'.
its been driven like it was meant to and just needs tires and brakes. sweet.
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10-18-2007, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshMD
I've been reading on here for a while and I'm about to buy my first porsche. I just did an inspection at the Porsche dealer. They didn't check the alignment like suggested in that one guys article, but I had no choice, they were non-negotiable.
Everything came back good as far as mechanical condition, but the car needs a lot of maintenance. It's a seal gray 2002 2.7 with 72,000 miles. The owner is not too flexible on the price, but I'm concerned with some of the necessary maintenance.
- Front rotors past spec, rear rotors .5mm away from being out of spec
- Needs and alignment
- brake fluid needs to be replaced
- front tires not far from wear indicators
- light bulbs, small crap
Where is the best place to buy rotors? I just want something as good as OE for the best price.
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Use these maintenance issues in your negotiations with the seller. Tires w/alignment will be the greatest expense. There are a ton of cars for sale and seal gray isn't exactly rare. Unless he's already got a smoking price be ready to move on.
At the same time, these are regular maintenance items no sign of a major issue.
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