OPC Porsche dealer issue - advice needed
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To summarise, purchasing a used porsche form an OPC - 997 7 years old 20k miles
Very happy with car condition , spec and, mileage, ecu readouts etc. Was told a 4 private owner car. Asked some questions prior to payment around If the car was ever a Porsche gb car or ex demo. Dealer stated no and as far they can tell it has only had four private owners from new.
Their Response didn't fill me with confidence so I asked them to find out. They came back saying they can't find out details of first registered owner.
Took matters into my own hands and within a couple of calls was on the phone to the OPC who first sold the car. Turns out the car was a demonstrator for a year and 4k miles.
Obviously upset and although car would be under warranty has left a bad taste in my mouth. Not sure which is worse scenario either being given inaccurate information on purpose or them not bothering to find out for me.
I feel it is a critical part of car history and they should be obligated to know this detail and share it. Concerned with clutch life and any engine damage that will rear its head later in life due to it being thrashed for its first 4k miles.
Is this normal? Unsure how to proceed
Very happy with car condition , spec and, mileage, ecu readouts etc. Was told a 4 private owner car. Asked some questions prior to payment around If the car was ever a Porsche gb car or ex demo. Dealer stated no and as far they can tell it has only had four private owners from new.
Their Response didn't fill me with confidence so I asked them to find out. They came back saying they can't find out details of first registered owner.
Took matters into my own hands and within a couple of calls was on the phone to the OPC who first sold the car. Turns out the car was a demonstrator for a year and 4k miles.
Obviously upset and although car would be under warranty has left a bad taste in my mouth. Not sure which is worse scenario either being given inaccurate information on purpose or them not bothering to find out for me.
I feel it is a critical part of car history and they should be obligated to know this detail and share it. Concerned with clutch life and any engine damage that will rear its head later in life due to it being thrashed for its first 4k miles.
Is this normal? Unsure how to proceed
Have struggled to get all the invoices from the OPC.. will ask for again.
Agree about not being concerned under warranty, however, was hoping for it to be a long term prospect.
A year as a demo car is a long time.
Also I think Porsche should fundamentally know the history of the cars they sell. Especially when under Porsche ownership. I.e. 1st year.
I am not being funny, bit if I can find out in 10 minutes why couldn't they in two days. I don't think it's a good scenario
Agree about not being concerned under warranty, however, was hoping for it to be a long term prospect.
A year as a demo car is a long time.
Also I think Porsche should fundamentally know the history of the cars they sell. Especially when under Porsche ownership. I.e. 1st year.
I am not being funny, bit if I can find out in 10 minutes why couldn't they in two days. I don't think it's a good scenario
I think buying your first Porsche should be special experience. Waiting for a call back but not sure they care about the experience and have just offered deposit back.
Appreciate everyone's views. They are in line with mine..
1.) it's under warranty who cares etx.
Vs
2.) it's been thrashed for 4k and could cause problems later.
Is a big outlay too but do love car itself
Appreciate everyone's views. They are in line with mine..
1.) it's under warranty who cares etx.
Vs
2.) it's been thrashed for 4k and could cause problems later.
Is a big outlay too but do love car itself
It has only had c.700 ignitions in rev range 1. So based on calculations has spent 2 seconds of its life at the limiter.
Spoke to the head of another OPC, who thinks that after 6 years it's probably irrelevant, doesn't impact the value of the car, is under warranty so wouldn't worry.
Also the car is very low mileage. Is roughly 13k to be precise.
Main concern is clutch and would probably always want warranty in place. I probably would have felt I wanted that anyway.
Spoke to the head of another OPC, who thinks that after 6 years it's probably irrelevant, doesn't impact the value of the car, is under warranty so wouldn't worry.
Also the car is very low mileage. Is roughly 13k to be precise.
Main concern is clutch and would probably always want warranty in place. I probably would have felt I wanted that anyway.
To add, have a 3 year warranty thrown in by OPC. Price looks good compared to private cars with double the mileage.
Dealer is quite far away, but are transporting vehicle etc and have addressed all the cosmetic issues I noticed.
Spec is good etc and nothing indicates abuse that I have seen. Still to speak to dealer post my discovery re car.
No other cars available with this low mileage. Has had only two private owners post being a demo car for the dealership. Also has aero pack which is very rare and I like. Personal choice I know..
Dealer is quite far away, but are transporting vehicle etc and have addressed all the cosmetic issues I noticed.
Spec is good etc and nothing indicates abuse that I have seen. Still to speak to dealer post my discovery re car.
No other cars available with this low mileage. Has had only two private owners post being a demo car for the dealership. Also has aero pack which is very rare and I like. Personal choice I know..
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