D_G Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Gents, I’ve just spoken to another car dealer with a similar specced Boxster to the one I’ve put a deposit down on. The car I’ve seen has 10k miles less, has less owners (2) just been serviced and has brembo discs and pads front and rear just fitted. MOT until July next year, it’s up at £700 more, but I can stretch to that and not have as much in the pot for any maintenance. Would you go for this one? I really don’t like messing folks about, but it does seem a better deal. Any thoughts or advice? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 lets see the link for it mate . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, D_G said: Gents, I’ve just spoken to another car dealer with a similar specced Boxster to the one I’ve put a deposit down on. The car I’ve seen has 10k miles less, has less owners (2) just been serviced and has brembo discs and pads front and rear just fitted. MOT until July next year, it’s up at £700 more, but I can stretch to that and not have as much in the pot for any maintenance. Would you go for this one? I really don’t like messing folks about, but it does seem a better deal. Any thoughts or advice? Cheers This car has 10k less miles than the one you've put the deposit down on? You might struggle to get your deposit back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Put a link on for the other one? Im fairly sure deposits are refundable in this day and age but I wouldn’t say you have found another. I would give him some blag about the finance, he wouldn’t be keen on not getting paid 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_G Posted November 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Here you go fellas. Why do I do it to myself? 🤪🤪🤪 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273525272343 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 29 minutes ago, D_G said: Here you go fellas. Why do I do it to myself? 🤪🤪🤪 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273525272343 It's not got a good not history mate lots of fails lots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_G Posted November 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Cheers Haggis, never thought of looking on the MOT history. 👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_G Posted November 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Just looked and it was mainly tyres and bulbs? What are the under trays fitted relate to?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, D_G said: Just looked and it was mainly tyres and bulbs? What are the under trays fitted relate to?? boxsters have 2 undertrays fitted , a lot have lost them over the years , mot history makes it looked if its not been looked after properly mate . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_G Posted November 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Ahh gotcha. What do you think about the history? Like I say the MOT fails were mainly tyres, and bulbs. Early stuff like the ball joints were 4/5 years ago and should have been sorted by now. The car has full service history and £600 has just been spent on brakes and pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 2 hours ago, D_G said: Ahh gotcha. What do you think about the history? Like I say the MOT fails were mainly tyres, and bulbs. Early stuff like the ball joints were 4/5 years ago and should have been sorted by now. The car has full service history and £600 has just been spent on brakes and pads. History looks ok. With exception of one the tyres must have been replaced. That one clearly needs replacing now. History of tyre wear also suggests alignment needs checking; i would want that doing before purchase. It has new brakes but then that is covered by higher price. Personally wouldn't be bothered by lower mileage and i would go for the one you already put the deposit on (but of course i am biased to Atlas/ Stone Grey combos!). Ultimately choice is yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 3 hours ago, D_G said: Ahh gotcha. What do you think about the history? Like I say the MOT fails were mainly tyres, and bulbs. Early stuff like the ball joints were 4/5 years ago and should have been sorted by now. The car has full service history and £600 has just been spent on brakes and pads. I reckon fails on tyres are always a sign of being maintained on the cheap. Maybe the sort who when they get it serviced ignore the recommended maintenance and leave it to see if it fails the MOT. New pads and discs are pretty minor stuff, there may well be plenty of other stuff to bring it upto A1. Unless you've got something in writing saying the deposit is refundable (what would be the point of it then?), I'd assume you would lose that if you withdrew from the deal unless the deposit exceeded likely costs of reselling. How much was the deposit? I'd go with the original, 10k mileage is nothing if well maintained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_G Posted November 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Yeah I’m still going over to look and drive the original. Thanks again for the input gents, appreciate it. 👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_G Posted November 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 I’ll be setting off soon, is there anything specific I should be looking at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toplad Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Lots really, Check service history is to the correct schedule Check brakes have actually been done Tire wear Everything works in cockpit, alarm fobs, both keys etc Oil leaks under car, particularly the far side of gear box when viewed from rear Operation of roof The list goes on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Air conditioning, check it works blowing cold and hot 👍 Have a great day and pictures please 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_G Posted November 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Got it guys! What a drive!!! Needs a new tyre and the brake discs really could do with replacing. I’m going to get my mechanic to check them out. But price was right and he gave me a generous price on trade in. Got a bit of coin stashed away, but on the whole I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 27 minutes ago, D_G said: Got it guys! What a drive!!! Needs a new tyre and the brake discs really could do with replacing. I’m going to get my mechanic to check them out. But price was right and he gave me a generous price on trade in. Got a bit of coin stashed away, but on the whole I like it! Cool, now we need photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Well done mate. Get pictures up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_G Posted November 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Will do lads, been out all day driving it, just this minute got home and it’s dark now. I’ll put some up tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvs Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Well done, it took me day to get any photo's up when i bought my 986, didn't have any time i was driving it all the time. Guvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Good stuff! New thread in Running Reports I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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