Buying From An Independent Dealer Miles Away

[DSLiverpool]

Having led a main dealer sheltered life I find myself looking at older cars at indies most over 100 miles away.
Specifically I want a Cayenne 2008 ish 4.8 which can throw any number of faults in a millisecond.

I dont expect an indie to be able to fully inspect a complex car but what to do if it flashes a suspension light after a week - I asked them this and they said the autoprotect warranty would sort it not taking on board its his issue that soon after purchase.

If this happened I would want to take it to an indie and get the dealer to pay say 75% - is that unreasonable ?

[DSLiverpool]

A local Porsche mech will look over it on site for £70
I believe they are virtually next door.
I'm not expecting a new fault free car I'm just bothered about a £2k+ bill in the first week and the hassle round that

[DSLiverpool]

ZX10R NIN said:

Spend the £70 & get it inspected, one wear & tear item to be familiar with is the propshaft, the bushe fails & they say it'll need the prop replacing but some indys can rebuild your original.

Ta - at what miles? It's the suspension I'm really bothered about

[DSLiverpool]

ZX10R NIN said:

Around 80k, you haven't heard the price of the prop yet lol

I can imagine, I just hate hassle but really fancy one - I'm also looking at spending a bit more to get a 2010 new model - I am talking to the Indy Monday

[DSLiverpool]

Car getting inspected tomorrow as luckily indie Porsche garage is local.
Seller dealer sent me pic of service history and mot last owner was 6 years.
Need to check gearbox valve body and plastic pipes I'm told but I'm sure the garage will advise
Quite thrilled to add a Porsche to my history ....

[DSLiverpool]

Cheers, I am ok with bills but obviously want to get a good car, a full OPC service history and no serious advisories combined with the last owner of 6 years makes me think its as good as £15k gets.

Slightly disappointed no DAB, roof or leather dash but it has air, bose and the phone module so I have bluetooth!

Now its train up (after report) and risk it or drive up and go back to collect - once I decide I want it I hate the thought of it being anywhere else (yep cynical) but the dealer seems very fair.

[DSLiverpool]

davamer23 said:

Sounds like you are going to be on pins throughout the ownership. I wouldn't bother.

Had an SL55, 760i and a Turbo R - none threw a big bill as chosen with care and in the case of the SL I spent the money on preventative work and it paid off (or I was lucky).
A cheap 5.0 4*4 didnt cut it for me (Infinity FX50) so I hope this is a better drive if so Ill run it a bit and get a newer version.

[DSLiverpool]

Car is bought, I am very very happy with my Cayenne and the experience of buying a 10 year old Porsche unseen from an Indie - pics and update tonight.