Advice - Searching for a 986S - Buying Guide

[SarlechS]

Originally Posted by Porsche Pete

Full Service history is a must...not just a few scraps of paper

Really take your time and take a list of notes with you to remind you what to check..
Let your head rule and not yr heart...which will be all of a flutter..!!

where in the UK are you? are u far from Essex?

also look to see if its had a battery recently, fluid changes etc.,
The general appearance should tell you if it has been looked after.. Look at the last owner details, and dont be affraid to contact them BEFORE you buy..
Remember all these things are costly if u decide then to renew your self..The bills mount up very quickly..
Make a low offer at least 10% off and see what they say...you can always work up but never down ...get them to throw in a service too if u r going to buy it

Just bought brake pads and rear discs for mine £200 invested.. Tyres arent cheap too...

I'm from Birmingham but I'm going to see a 986 near london over the weekend hopefully, he's going to get back to me later on tomorrow. the other one that i'm seeing tomorrow is based just down the road about 15-20 miles, i think near redditch.

the one in redditch is a trader, the other one is a private seller, i'd hate to annoy a private seller coming in with a cheeky offer? would knocking 1k off a car be acceptable?

thanks for your advice buddy, very much appreciated.

[recycledsixtie]

Originally Posted by SarlechS

I'm from Birmingham but I'm going to see a 986 near london over the weekend hopefully, he's going to get back to me later on tomorrow. the other one that i'm seeing tomorrow is based just down the road about 15-20 miles, i think near redditch.

the one in redditch is a trader, the other one is a private seller, i'd hate to annoy a private seller coming in with a cheeky offer? would knocking 1k off a car be acceptable?

thanks for your advice buddy, very much appreciated.

First off there is nothing cheeky about a low offer. You will likely get a better deal from a private person. I offered below asking price on mine and then had a PPI done. Some work was needed according to PPI and asked for another $1k off. My offer was accepted. I don't think anybody else was looking at it. It is easier dealing with a private person because he/she does not do that every day. The dealer does. Get receipts for work done. Dealer is not so good about supplying that info. All the $$$/pounds u save then goes into the Porsche piggy bank. You likely will need that for repairs. Pay now or pay later!PPI is a must. If too much work required walk away or be prepared to pay to get it fixed or fix it yourself.Bargain hard!|Enjoy the ride.....