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Would you worry about buying a brand new car that has sat for 3 years?

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Old 11-01-2018, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by robmypro
If the car really sat for 3 years just make sure the car is thoroughly inspected, including for any damage caused by mice.
Good point.
Old 11-01-2018, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by neanicu
I wouldn't. But for that money you can definitely ask for CPO,which will make them do their 100 point(or whatever) inspection.
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Old 11-01-2018, 06:39 PM
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from the pictures, I don't think it was stored in a barn lol
Old 11-01-2018, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by robmypro
If the car really sat for 3 years just make sure the car is thoroughly inspected, including for any damage caused by mice. I doubt any damage occured but i would check for it.
At a dealership?
Old 11-02-2018, 01:24 AM
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No problem. Buy it and drive it. That car has spent its life with micro fiber gentle wipe downs.
Old 11-02-2018, 03:00 AM
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As long as the service is up to date, it should be no problem. Remember, the service should be performed every year regardless of mileage (or sooner based on mileage - RTFM and all). Brake flush is at the second service if I recall correctly. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and will absorb water even if not used.
Old 11-02-2018, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit
At a dealership?
Why not? That is a long time to be sitting. Remote chance there are any issues, but after seeing what Matt went through I woukd at least spot check a few places. If the car is CPO’d they would find it. More reason to push for CPO.
Old 11-02-2018, 08:19 PM
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CPO, fresh tires and fresh gas and just drive it home
Old 11-02-2018, 08:55 PM
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Looks like it sold.
Old 11-03-2018, 04:41 AM
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The car is sold
Surprising that someone would get an R in standard interior.
Basically new car for 315K? The time that 911R was just released and sold for a million dollars doesn't look that far away.
I think someone mentioned it was driven from dealer to home and home to dealer? And the car is garage queened, wonder how furious the owner drove those 2 ways, since those are the only chances for him to experience the car.



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