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987.1 -Looking at a Modern 914-P Content, Found a Deal-What to look for experiences-Advice |
914_teener |
Oct 17 2018, 01:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,198 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Still in the Porsche family and just really reminds me of our 914's but with AC and Airbags. Seller wants 13.5k
Found a deal I just can't seem to pass on. I looked at and have driven the vaunted and often maligned 987.1. Didn't hear any rattles on start up and no smoke either. Listen for a rattling water pump and couldn't tell. So details: 2006 987.1 Cayman S-Lapis Blue-Manual Trans. Here is the kicker......salvage title. I have the Carfax. Last owner bought it for 17.5 from salvage drove it for 2 years and then passed away unfortunately. I don't have the service records. Going to have a PPI done this Friday to make a decision. Any advice besides the boroscope and computer fault checks? Definitely the front rotors need to be replaced and the pads. Rears look okay. Steering feels a little "squishy" and it may be just worn struts but not sure until I get it up on the rack. Thanks to all the mid engined owners here....in Advance. Rob |
Cairo94507 |
Oct 17 2018, 01:38 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,759 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Check the drain holes around the body. My brother-in-law's car flooded because of a blocked drain hole and did a lot of electrical damage. Also see if you can find any indication as to the damage resulting in the total loss status resulting in the salvage title. I would make sure the PPI is done by someone very familiar with the Cayman platform so they will be able to spot chassis damage, if it has been clipped, etc. Check every single electronic device and function in the car.
I like the Cayman and the Boxster. Especially love the Lapis Blue color. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
914_teener |
Oct 17 2018, 02:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,198 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Check the drain holes around the body. My brother-in-law's car flooded because of a blocked drain hole and did a lot of electrical damage. Also see if you can find any indication as to the damage resulting in the total loss status resulting in the salvage title. I would make sure the PPI is done by someone very familiar with the Cayman platform so they will be able to spot chassis damage, if it has been clipped, etc. Check every single electronic device and function in the car. I like the Cayman and the Boxster. Especially love the Lapis Blue color. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I tested every circuit....even the heated seats which are nice. Looks like a front collision from the Carfax. Current California registration up until 7-2019. So new headlights. Opened up the frunk...but didn't peel the perlon back to look how the fix was made. Price has me a little scared but the seller is willing to do a PPI so all is good as far as I am concerned. Plan to download the Computer for fault codes and over revs for sure. I'll take pics on Friday. |
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