http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/1293341781.html
http://www.floydsrepairables.com/ima...nks/13110l.htm
Crazy idea: What do you guys think of using a repaired GT2 as a daily and just
driving the wheels off it? I've talked to the seller and ran the carfax so heres some important data:
Carfax:
* early 2004, 6700mi, Porsche "reacquired" the car (buyback for "engine concern, brake concern")
* late 2004 was resold and driven by next owner until now (11kmi) and wrecked in 08?
* Has been for sale since late 08
Dealer:
* Car "runs and drives" but is leaking at one of the front radiators. It will obviouslly need a new bumper, radiator, and whatever else is in under there.
* Heres the big one: When talking to them he says it has a minor "wrinkle" on the pass rear quarter panel under the C-pillar. I can't see it in any of the pics but the car might be slightly tweaked. (Same accident damage? Previous repaired damage??)
* The salesman seems to know NOTHING about porsches so they're not too helpfull.
My thoughts:
* Is a car typically fixed if it was reaquired/buyback? I suspect a new GT2 owner would be very picky. Could have been a minor (recurring) issue or not.
* I don't mind the branded title or ever minor crash damage. It'll be a driver after all (as in like 15k+mi/yr.)
* Harnesses: looks likes it been on the track some
* Current shop is a repair joint. Why don't they fix it? Though, they seem to only sell cars that need repair so maybe they just buy @ auction & flip to DIY'ers?
* Why am I always drawn to "project cars"?
Bottom line:
Is it worth getting it towed to a dealer for a PPI if I can talk him down to, say, mid 40's? That would basically be 996tt money and trading buyback/accident for a GT2 badge, seats, X50, PPCBs, rollbar, etc. Im guessing a couple $k for a new bumper/radiator. If nothing else major is wrong and it aligns, I can prob live w/ a 'wrinkle'. Wish is was closer.