Buying a very low mile 6 year old car with overdue maintenance
03-13-2023, 03:29 PM
#31
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Should not be a secret. As the private dealer with this one let me help: 2018 GT3 207 miles. Owned originally in California, 10k service done at Porsche South Bay on 3/19 with 106miles. Traded 4/22 to a Rolls Royce dealer in NC. We bought it 4/22 and did an oil service on it 5/22.
It came with an Interstate Battery. We have had it in our climate controlled showroom, tires over inflated, with Star-tron stabilizer in it. Started every once in a while ...But don't believe me! ( 12 plus years P car sales at local dealerships, Double brand Ambas, 918 Certified, etc) Best- JC
It came with an Interstate Battery. We have had it in our climate controlled showroom, tires over inflated, with Star-tron stabilizer in it. Started every once in a while ...But don't believe me! ( 12 plus years P car sales at local dealerships, Double brand Ambas, 918 Certified, etc) Best- JC
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03-13-2023, 09:20 PM
#32
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As 38D said, condensation is probably not the issue with the oil. Oil can get contaminated with acids produced from combustion, but that's splitting angstroms and how many miles has this car actually been driven?
Yes, think fluids, fluids, fluids. Everything should be flushed and changed. The tires are a given. I would get an estimate for the cost of getting the car current and deduct that amount from the asking price. The seller should either do this themself or be willing to allow for it in selling price.
This is like buying a house that needs a roof. The final sale price will take that into account.
As for worrying about future problems with the car, I would not be too concerned, but I do most of my own maintenance and the things likely to give you grief are fuel filters and maybe some seals and gaskets. You should clean house and just drive the damn thing, particularly if you do get a CPO.
Yes, think fluids, fluids, fluids. Everything should be flushed and changed. The tires are a given. I would get an estimate for the cost of getting the car current and deduct that amount from the asking price. The seller should either do this themself or be willing to allow for it in selling price.
This is like buying a house that needs a roof. The final sale price will take that into account.
As for worrying about future problems with the car, I would not be too concerned, but I do most of my own maintenance and the things likely to give you grief are fuel filters and maybe some seals and gaskets. You should clean house and just drive the damn thing, particularly if you do get a CPO.
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03-15-2023, 12:16 PM
#33
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Bottom line: The premium on the low miles needs to be balanced by the cost of bringing the maintenance up to date. The other option is that the current owner brings the maintenance up to date, and then ask for the full price with premium. Either way, I would seriously consider buying the car. Flip side, would not buy it as -is at premium.
Just adding my voice to the choir that has already said the above.
Just adding my voice to the choir that has already said the above.
03-15-2023, 09:59 PM
#35
Sounds like the car needs to go into a collection, not driven.
03-15-2023, 11:45 PM
#36
As 38D said, condensation is probably not the issue with the oil. Oil can get contaminated with acids produced from combustion, but that's splitting angstroms and how many miles has this car actually been driven?
Yes, think fluids, fluids, fluids. Everything should be flushed and changed. The tires are a given. I would get an estimate for the cost of getting the car current and deduct that amount from the asking price. The seller should either do this themself or be willing to allow for it in selling price.
This is like buying a house that needs a roof. The final sale price will take that into account.
As for worrying about future problems with the car, I would not be too concerned, but I do most of my own maintenance and the things likely to give you grief are fuel filters and maybe some seals and gaskets. You should clean house and just drive the damn thing, particularly if you do get a CPO.
Yes, think fluids, fluids, fluids. Everything should be flushed and changed. The tires are a given. I would get an estimate for the cost of getting the car current and deduct that amount from the asking price. The seller should either do this themself or be willing to allow for it in selling price.
This is like buying a house that needs a roof. The final sale price will take that into account.
As for worrying about future problems with the car, I would not be too concerned, but I do most of my own maintenance and the things likely to give you grief are fuel filters and maybe some seals and gaskets. You should clean house and just drive the damn thing, particularly if you do get a CPO.