996 GT2 - YH03GOB (formerly 1SAP)

996 GT2 - YH03GOB (formerly 1SAP)

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conradcdavies

Original Poster:

5 posts

117 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Hi

I've made an offer on the above car and whilst undertaking some diligence came across a Google link to a thread about this particular car on Gassing Station, which has now been deletd. It was headed "Caveat Emptor Prospective GT2 Owners" and seemed to suggest there was a problem with the car that any prospective buyer should be aware of. The dealer that bought the car from BCA knows nothing about this (or any issue with the car) and and the HPI check is all clear. I also intend having a survey undertaken. Should I be concerned? Did any PH members out there see the topic or know anything about the car? All advice welcomed. Cheers.

Lost soul

8,712 posts

182 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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I followed it for a while , try and search for it

Shewie

553 posts

190 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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I also followed the thread for a while. I recall the car had been involved in an incident referred to in this thread

http://www.pistonheads.com/Gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

pete a

3,799 posts

184 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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conradcdavies

Original Poster:

5 posts

117 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Buying from a dealer that picked up the car from BCA. Aspect cars. It's listed on PH for £55k. Sounds like it is the same car that was written off - but why wouldn't that show up on the HPI check? Can't tell how badly it was damaged but from the earlier thread (thanks for linking) it doesn't sound good.

thegoose

8,075 posts

210 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Very odd that it's HPi clear now when the insurance company agreed to write it off from the outset. That aside, it doesn't mean there's necessarily anything fundamentally wrong with the car now....but do get it checked out very carefully.

There will be other GT2's that suffered far worse damage that were repaired by the insurance company and kept by the owner that had the accident. It's worth getting any of them checked carefully.

m33ufo

4,959 posts

231 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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The recent thread was removed from PH. From memory the most significant repair was replacement of the offside rear quarter panel.

I think the hire car cost had a lot to do with the GT2 being written off.

Sexual Chocolate

1,583 posts

144 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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I think trying to find a 996 GT2 that hasn't had a panel replaced is a bit like searching for the holy grail.

If the car has been repaired to a decent standard and it checks out after an independent inspection then I would be tempted to offer less than 50K for it. given its rather public history I don't think its worth 55K.


On a side note, whatever happened to Lonmans 996 GT2?

conradcdavies

Original Poster:

5 posts

117 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Rear panel took a knock but also the front near side had a heavy hit. The wheel was taken clean off. Presumably the car was also heavily tracked by the "wabbit" before she smashed it up on the road. Lots of references to seeing her at the ring. Guess this shouldn't concern me. Thanks to everybody for the help. Well done Gassing Station.

conradcdavies

Original Poster:

5 posts

117 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Now looking at the Black GT2 for sale with BHP. Registration WP51YSM. Sounds like that has also had a prang (!) but there seems little detail available on the extent / cost of repairs. Any knowledge out there on this car?

conradcdavies

Original Poster:

5 posts

117 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Sorry, blue niot black...

m33ufo

4,959 posts

231 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Sorry, can't help, but they are a fantastic car. Good luck on finding the one for you.

Unfortunately there are never going to be many around with only 60 or so left on the road in the UK.

unclepezza

789 posts

143 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Glad that PH has helped out on this one and we have a happy ending.

This is why my car is on at the price it is, welcome to the GT2 minefield.

Tread carefully and you will end up with a truly special car.

Happy Hunting.

W1TAK

277 posts

219 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Agree its difficult to find a GT2 thats not got some story attached but worth it if and when you do or its a story you can live with i hope you manage to find the right car for you soon, there will be no regrets

Crimp a Length!

5,697 posts

223 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Could have bought this car for a shade over 30k PM me

Crimp a Length!

5,697 posts

223 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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The car was for sale in March this year at 39k at Clinkard cars
No takers. I made contact with them and made a daft offer which was accepted which raised alarm bells for me.
They had it for an age.

Although this site has a lot of twaddle on it it's also a minefield of useful info. Be careful chaps.

Crimp a Length!

5,697 posts

223 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Slippydiff said:
Crimp a Length! said:
The car was for sale in March this year at 39k at Clinkard cars
No takers. I made contact with them and made a daft offer which was accepted which raised alarm bells for me.
They had it for an age.

Although this site has a lot of twaddle on it it's also a minefield of useful info. Be careful chaps.
It's just "mine" Ed (it's deep and full) If it were a minefield it would be a errr........ a minefield, with all that entails (fraught with danger and all kinds of sh*t that could blow up in your face)

https://myspace.com/mystique1987/video/black-adder...

smile
Not wrong Baldrick... wink

Sexual Chocolate

1,583 posts

144 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Crimp a Length! said:
Could have bought this car for a shade over 30k PM me
Which one?

Crimp a Length!

5,697 posts

223 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Sexual Chocolate said:
Crimp a Length! said:
Could have bought this car for a shade over 30k PM me
Which one?
Car in question

Sexual Chocolate

1,583 posts

144 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Crimp a Length! said:
Car in question
Thanks.

My mates trying the same smile

update*

They won't budge on price according to a friend of mine.

Edited by Sexual Chocolate on Tuesday 29th July 13:39


Edited by Sexual Chocolate on Tuesday 29th July 13:57