Someone's enjoyed this turbo...
Someone's enjoyed this turbo...
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Zyp

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16,102 posts

219 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Carl_Docklands

15,831 posts

292 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Zyp said:
Looks like a bargain.

Porkupine

1,722 posts

195 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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A great history of services. All from one dealer. One owner. Looks good.

But for me, mileage would be an issue. Money would need spending for sure!

David Hype

2,296 posts

282 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Porkupine said:
A great history of services. All from one dealer. One owner. Looks good.

But for me, mileage would be an issue. Money would need spending for sure!
That is only assuming that the OPC hasn`t done everything needed to the car along the way with that total PFSH!

If this was a company run and financed car, what is the problem?

Sadly, the OPC network Data Protection st will prohibit investigation into what has ever been done...

rolleyes

ClarkPB

832 posts

230 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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David Hype said:
That is only assuming that the OPC hasn`t done everything needed to the car along the way with that total PFSH!

If this was a company run and financed car, what is the problem?

Sadly, the OPC network Data Protection st will prohibit investigation into what has ever been done...

rolleyes
I was able to obtain info from the OPC of what work had been carried out on my GT3 when I was looking to buy it (private) - all i needed was the VIN number?

Crimp a Length!

5,697 posts

253 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Reckon it will be spot on, great engine.

David Hype

2,296 posts

282 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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ClarkPB said:
David Hype said:
That is only assuming that the OPC hasn`t done everything needed to the car along the way with that total PFSH!

If this was a company run and financed car, what is the problem?

Sadly, the OPC network Data Protection st will prohibit investigation into what has ever been done...

rolleyes
I was able to obtain info from the OPC of what work had been carried out on my GT3 when I was looking to buy it (private) - all i needed was the VIN number?
Yes, but it is highly unlikely that they will supply one with print-outs of the invoices that show all of the work done under their OPC care over a 100K+ miles... rolleyes

Steviebeee

601 posts

213 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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David Hype said:
Sadly, the OPC network Data Protection st will prohibit investigation into what has ever been done...

rolleyes
Inaccurate I'm afraid. We regularly find out cars history using either VIN or VRM. If someone says otherwise at the end of the phone, they can't be arsed.

Stevie.


David Hype

2,296 posts

282 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Steviebeee said:
Inaccurate I'm afraid. We regularly find out cars history using either VIN or VRM. If someone says otherwise at the end of the phone, they can't be arsed.

Stevie.
Steviebee, Wow! I am now seriously worried if one can get OPC printouts of previous owners service bills and repairs. yikes

I am now very concerned about my OPC and their data protection protocol!

Happy Jim

1,080 posts

269 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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David Hype said:
Steviebeee said:
Inaccurate I'm afraid. We regularly find out cars history using either VIN or VRM. If someone says otherwise at the end of the phone, they can't be arsed.

Stevie.
Steviebee, Wow! I am now seriously worried if one can get OPC printouts of previous owners service bills and repairs. yikes

I am now very concerned about my OPC and their data protection protocol!
List of "stuff" done to a car - not who for/where did they live/what's their sexual orientation etc.

Can't see any foul there.

Jim

EvoSlayer

1,952 posts

215 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Happy Jim said:
David Hype said:
Steviebeee said:
Inaccurate I'm afraid. We regularly find out cars history using either VIN or VRM. If someone says otherwise at the end of the phone, they can't be arsed.

Stevie.
Steviebee, Wow! I am now seriously worried if one can get OPC printouts of previous owners service bills and repairs. yikes

I am now very concerned about my OPC and their data protection protocol!
List of "stuff" done to a car - not who for/where did they live/what's their sexual orientation etc.

Can't see any foul there.

Jim
^^^^^^ Exactly this, got one when I bought turbo along with original build spec sheet detailing all options fitted etc.

ClarkPB

832 posts

230 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Happy Jim said:
List of "stuff" done to a car - not who for/where did they live/what's their sexual orientation etc.

Can't see any foul there.

Jim
This is what I got, basically dates of services and what was included in service plus OPC supplied set of new PS2's etc. No details of the previous/current owner were given.

mollytherocker

14,465 posts

239 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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EvoSlayer said:
^^^^^^ Exactly this, got one when I bought turbo along with original build spec sheet detailing all options fitted etc.
Yep, I got a comprehensive list of previous work to my 968S way back, and it showed a massive list of work including a new gearbox under warranty!

Boo152

979 posts

229 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Why do people automatically assume higher mileage cars are unloved?
This car has averaged 13k per year throughout its 11years of ownership, has a good service history, and is for sale at a respected indie.
I reckon this has every chance of being an excellent motor.

mollytherocker

14,465 posts

239 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Boo152 said:
Why do people automatically assume higher mileage cars are unloved?
This car has averaged 13k per year throughout its 11years of ownership, has a good service history, and is for sale at a respected indie.
I reckon this has every chance of being an excellent motor.
It certainly has at least an equal chance of being a good car vs a 'low mileage' car. Whatever that is!

Porkupine

1,722 posts

195 months

Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Boo152 said:
Why do people automatically assume higher mileage cars are unloved?
This car has averaged 13k per year throughout its 11years of ownership, has a good service history, and is for sale at a respected indie.
I reckon this has every chance of being an excellent motor.
Can't see anyone on this thread who has assumed it is unloved! The opposite in fact with the service record. Not sure where you got that one from. Or are you just talkin in general, high mileage = unloved ?

Budweiser

1,110 posts

214 months

Thursday 21st March 2013
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All very well and good but-would you buy it? I am going there (JZM) today so take a look at it and maybe......

Porkupine

1,722 posts

195 months

Thursday 21st March 2013
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Budweiser said:
All very well and good but-would you buy it? I am going there (JZM) today so take a look at it and maybe......
No - I wouldn't.

steve singh

3,995 posts

203 months

Thursday 21st March 2013
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Budweiser said:
All very well and good but-would you buy it? I am going there (JZM) today so take a look at it and maybe......
Only if it was a keeper for life and the PPI was ok...

...however every car I buy is a "keeper" but they tend to get sold within 12-18 months!!!


PS If this was at RSJ or 911Virgin I'd be more interested - not heard too much about this outfit apart from some negative feedback touted around yesterday with cars not being as described?

ChipsAndCheese

1,608 posts

194 months

Thursday 21st March 2013
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steve singh said:
PS If this was at RSJ or 911Virgin I'd be more interested - not heard too much about this outfit apart from some negative feedback touted around yesterday with cars not being as described?
That surprises me. The cars at JZM are all exceptionally well prepared, and are on an equal par with RSJ in that respect.

They are a very well respected outfit, and from personal experience, their level of service and knowledge is excellent. I have used them several times and have had no complaints whatsoever. They have also been voted independent Porsche tuner of the year for the last 4 years at the 911UK awards, so they must be doing something right.

I would have no worries buying from them, and would be pretty confident that the car would not need any money spending on it for a while. They will likely make the car as close to perfect as an 11 year old car with such mileage can be.


Edited by ChipsAndCheese on Thursday 21st March 13:24