Is it fair to negotiate ...

[imon_2nd]

There's no harm in telling the buyer their price is fine as long as the car has no serious issues. Make it clear that if the PPI turns up significant issues, like IMS not done, you will make an offer taking that into account. In my experience, some sellers will immediately say, "No, my price is firm as-is." More often than not, they say, "Sure, have it inspected and then we can talk about a deal."

[mfm22]

I did see the silver 986. May be some other issues. Would rather pursue the S upstate NY but that's an older post may be sold

I know that the ims was not changed so it's a given . The current owner is in his 50's and has had it for 10 years . It has been driven responsibly. I let him drive and noticed his shift habits , I will say the car was very smooth riding and accelerating

I'm not looking for a garage queen ( had a few of them ) just want a mechanically sound driver He was saying how the car had not been driven in rain for the 10 years he has had it . I plan on using it

[thstone]

Originally Posted by mfm22

The current owner is in his 50's and has had it for 10 years . It has been driven responsibly. I let him drive and noticed his shift habits...

Did you consider the owner's son who drove the car around at constant redline when his dad let him borrow the car because the owner never drove it?

Originally Posted by mfm22

He was saying how the car had not been driven in rain for the 10 years he has had it .

Three Rules of Used Car Buying;
1.Never believe anything that a seller says unless its backed up in writing.
2. Always assume the worst.
3. See #1