[smdubovsky]

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.

[}{arlequin]

this idea is just wacky enough that it appeals to me. wish i could...

[joep]

Originally Posted by }{arlequin

this idea is just wacky enough that it appeals to me. wish i could...

x2

[Trak Ratt]

NOT ME!! $47K will be a very nice DD and you won't have to work that hard on convincing yourself it's a good idea.

[KevinOyler]

I would look at a parts diagram and price the bumper cover and right bumper support, radiator, fans, hoses, brackets that hold all these on the passenger side and see what the parts total cost is. I would want to know that number before paying for a PPP.

[smdubovsky]

Originally Posted by Trak Ratt

NOT ME!! $47K will be a very nice DD and you won't have to work that hard on convincing yourself it's a good idea.

Been looking for 6+mo. $45-47k buys a ~30kmi 996tt w/ few options. A clean GT2 is still a $70k+ car. Mid-50s buys a 996tt w/ X50 & PCCBs. (which is basically a GT2 w/o the seats, all important badge, LSD, F bumper, R wing, and no sunroof delete - I HATE sunroofs)

And its not that I really care for the PCCBs themselves. Store the ceramic rotors safely and install iron ones. Its the bigger calipers that are usefull for track days.

Originally Posted by KevinOyler

I would look at a parts diagram and price...

Already looked. An aftermarket bumper is $1200+. Couple hundred for paint. $400 for a radiator from pelican (same as a turbo). Most of the hoses can be faked if too pricey. The brackets/etc I would just bend back/weld/fab. Again, all hope of it being a concourse/garage queen are gone w/ the existing title+accident damage report. It just needs to run and the bumper cover hides a multitude of repair sins So ~$2k for what I can see. The real Q is what else is there.

[BillJ]

there are only 200 997 GT2's in this country. How many 996 GT2s? I mean if you got the cash to waste why not?

[Patrick3000]

Maybe trade in your busted chickster with the deal

[Clarke]

A wrinkle in the quarter SCREAMS hard hit to me.

[BlackTalon]

Originally Posted by Clarke

A wrinkle in the quarter SCREAMS hard hit to me.

Sceams "bent frame" to me. Probably repairable though...