theGekko

02 Targa..Full leather...Advanced Technic Pkg, Stainless Steel Exhaust...It has the colors I want..Targa is OK w me..I have a call to the dealership..waiting on response.

48k...asking 28,850....I would probably start around 22,500 and see.

Thanks
Joe

Sneaky Pete

Looks very nice! Start with a PPI and begin your negotiations based on the results.

tgt40

Nice car. I've never driven a new Targa but they have their own charms. Get the inspection and join the club!

Chaos

Love it !

theGekko

Maybe moot! Website says sale pending

ivangene

do they have more pics of it somewhere, the drivers front lower looks like some curb rash, the hood looks a little streeked? the center console looks like its pretty worn with flakey spots

even still I think 22.5 would be low for this car

theGekko

Here are a bunch more pics http://xsellmotors.com/web/vehicle_photos/739662
..Looks pretty clean. Again, the site says sale pending..I will call tomorrow.
J

ivangene

so its nice - but I saw some things to pick at and let you know

drivers sill plate heavily worn
console has lots of wear around the ashtray
looks like a scratch (see white) unser the rear deack lid about left of center (might be wax? cuz its on the lid too?)
they didnt detail the motor at all
rear seat backs look ? funny? one higher than the other ?? might not be latched?
some broken pieces under the front drovers side (plastic, consistant with my thought of curb rash - see wheel pic)


all in all I see nothing major

SacTownGuy

[I][Start with a PPI and begin your negotiations based on the results. /I]

I would do the exact opposite. Negotiate to a price you could live with (why spend money for a PPI if the dealer is unrelistic with their price). Then do a PPI and if then renegotiate if the PPI isn't good. If you spend money on a PPI first then they know you are already into the car. Remember these cars are not one of a kind. There are a TON for sale. Don't be impatient. Get what you want for the price you want. I was patient with my last car purchase and got an incredible car for an incredible price. Patience!

ivangene

yea I think I agree... no sense spending $$ if in the end the dealer wont sell the car for an amount you can agree on... get the price, then state clearly - subject to PPI - the PPI somewhere else (not at that dealer) and then return with results and start to hammer them on what issues were found or walk away if the issues are too much / dealer not willing to negociate based on issues

have any / all issues priced out for repair so you know what they mean (in other words if it needs a clucth, know that will deduct $xxxx.xx from the sale price)

theGekko

I agree with your observations. I guess that leather on the console is hard to keep nice looking. And it does look like they drove up on a parking block or something. Can the sill be replaced and if so how much $$$?If the car is still available, I will ask alot of questions!
Thanks for all of the responses
J

redridge

Make sure you really want a targa... Its a different animal than the coupe or cab. You should also take a look at the option sticker under the hood.... options make these cars really expensive.

MetBlk 911

Just out of curiosity, what makes the Targa a different animal? Does it handle differently?

theGekko

Yeah..I ran the VIN and it came back with full leather, 18" SportDesign wheels, Litronic headlights. I havent driven one yet, but I have read that they are similar to the coupe.
J

Sneaky Pete

I agree....just happened to leave that first part out. Agree on a price, PPI than negotiate.