Advice...buying a 997 this week
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Hi all, first post and looking for advice please.
I'm well advanced in purchasing a 997 Gen 2 C2. I've done the usual test drive and had a very knowledgable friend look at it, but wanted to know the best steps to protect my investment please. The independent dealer includes a 6 month warranty (statutory I assume), however I am keen to commence with a Porsche warranty during the next 6 months. I'm fairly risk averse. Hopefully this is enough background...
My question:
- do I need to get a PPI done now, or should I rely on the 6 month dealer warranty and then take it to Porsche for the 111 point inspection before the 6 months is up?
Your advice is appreciated.
I'm well advanced in purchasing a 997 Gen 2 C2. I've done the usual test drive and had a very knowledgable friend look at it, but wanted to know the best steps to protect my investment please. The independent dealer includes a 6 month warranty (statutory I assume), however I am keen to commence with a Porsche warranty during the next 6 months. I'm fairly risk averse. Hopefully this is enough background...
My question:
- do I need to get a PPI done now, or should I rely on the 6 month dealer warranty and then take it to Porsche for the 111 point inspection before the 6 months is up?
Your advice is appreciated.
Someone else probably knows better than I, but from what I understand even if you get the 111 point check done now and all is well, they can still refuse to warranty you down the line.
I'm also somewhat sure dealers are only obligated to offer a 3 month warranty, not 6.
If Porsche were to refuse to warranty it you might consider putting it on the hartch maintenance plan as some form of protection against the labor costs that might crop up unexpectedly.
I'm also somewhat sure dealers are only obligated to offer a 3 month warranty, not 6.
If Porsche were to refuse to warranty it you might consider putting it on the hartch maintenance plan as some form of protection against the labor costs that might crop up unexpectedly.
Hi Ginos,
Welcome to Pistonheads! Congrats on your prospective purchase. Given what you say about your risk profile, I would probably go for an inspection before agreeing a final price. In my experience (though not with Porsche buying) I was able to negotiate a discount equating to 10 times the cost of the inspection from the asking price of the car, and get the dealer to commit to replacing the front pads free of charge.
If nothing else it will give you peace of mind. It's worth mentioning to whoever inspects your car, that you would like to arrange a Porsche extended warranty to the car. This is pertinent as Porsche are very strict with what is acceptable for their extended warranty. Make sure you get the rev ranges checked. This will indicate any time the engine has spent at or beyond its limiter as discussed ad nauseum on this forum. Porsche will generally not cover the engine if there are ignitions in rev range 4-6. A few in 1,2 and 3 are OK.
Good luck. Godspeed. Post some pics and a link to the car
Cheers!
Welcome to Pistonheads! Congrats on your prospective purchase. Given what you say about your risk profile, I would probably go for an inspection before agreeing a final price. In my experience (though not with Porsche buying) I was able to negotiate a discount equating to 10 times the cost of the inspection from the asking price of the car, and get the dealer to commit to replacing the front pads free of charge.
If nothing else it will give you peace of mind. It's worth mentioning to whoever inspects your car, that you would like to arrange a Porsche extended warranty to the car. This is pertinent as Porsche are very strict with what is acceptable for their extended warranty. Make sure you get the rev ranges checked. This will indicate any time the engine has spent at or beyond its limiter as discussed ad nauseum on this forum. Porsche will generally not cover the engine if there are ignitions in rev range 4-6. A few in 1,2 and 3 are OK.
Good luck. Godspeed. Post some pics and a link to the car
Cheers!
You can attempt to have the warranty put on after you have owned the car for 90days. Has it full Porsche dealer service history? if not you will have to have a major service at the same time as the 111 point check. I would get a 111 point check done before you buy it as what the selling dealer says has no bearing on what Porsche says. Also get the ecu checked for over revs as you might have to also have a  £500 engine inspection done to see if you can have the warranty put on. You could in theory spend the cost of the 111 point check and the engine check and Porsche say no to putting a warranty on the car.
Edited by Barry Ashcroft on Sunday 11th November 23:09
There's no obligation for a dealer to include any (3rd party insured) warranty with a second hand car. The customer is however covered by SOGA (Sale of Goods Act). Dealers actually often bundle a (usually worthless) warranty to protect themselves (and not the customer) against SOGA claims, assuming that most punters don't understand their SOGA rights (which are not affected by any 3rd party warranty that may come with the car).
If you're risk adverse but from an OPC would be my advice.
If you're risk adverse but from an OPC would be my advice.
nickfrog said:
There's no obligation for a dealer to include any (3rd party insured) warranty with a second hand car. The customer is however covered by SOGA (Sale of Goods Act). Dealers actually often bundle a (usually worthless) warranty to protect themselves (and not the customer) against SOGA claims, assuming that most punters don't understand their SOGA rights (which are not affected by any 3rd party warranty that may come with the car).
Thanks Nick. Good to know. CheersGassing Station | Porsche General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff