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Old 12-30-2012, 07:45 AM   #1
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Ditto on the above advice and welcome! I am here in the DFW area also. I found my 2001 S in Atlanta. I wanted an S in either Black or Lapis Blue with Grey interior. I used Auto Trader, Cars.com, CL and individual Porsche Dealer sites. Also kept an eye on eBay. You can also try shops that work on Porsches. You can give Wayne at Zims in Bedford a call (817-267-4451). He is the service manager there. He usually knows of one that might be for sale. Other shops can also help. Zims is also a great place to get a PPI once you find a good prospect. It would also be worth checking out the PCA site. There is a classified section on their site. Patience is important IMO. There are lots of these cars out there, it just takes some time to find the right one. Good luck on your search.
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Old 12-30-2012, 09:28 AM   #2
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Welcome Britus,

As the above states I would trust buying from a Pelicanite owner first. I bought privately from somebody in our city and got receipts from him for work done. Look at lots of cars and if you find one you like get a PPI done for sure. I used to buy new and the last 2 cars have been used. Reduce the offer price by estimates for work needed to be done. Chances are there will be no lineup to buy that used Box so u likely will be in the driver's seat. Do not be in a hurry. I would definitely meet the seller in person. Lots of mediums to buy a used car. Newspapers, online etc etc.

I really like to meet the seller in person, I think it is pretty easy to recognize a curber.
Check for accident damage etc etc. Do your research. Buyer beware etc.Enjoy the ride!
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