Finding the right Porsche can be a great adventure but it can also be a
little daunting as well. Here are some tips that will make searching for
the right Porsche at the right price a little easier.
Looking to buy a used Porsche? Then there are a few things that you
need to be looking out for before you purchase your new pride and joy.
Personalized Autohaus shop front with Carreras
Before
selecting which model of used Porsche you are going to purchase put the
finance in place first - this will save time as you will know which
model of used Porsche you can afford right from the beginning.
When
a used Porsche has caught your eye, make sure you give it a good
inspection before parting with any money and do not make a decision to
purchase without taking the car out for a test drive. When on a test
drive try and put the car through its paces - fast motorway driving,
urban driving, twisting country roads and don't forget to check reverse!
Check
the bodywork of the used Porsche, make sure there is no corrosion or
rust - surface blisters can be dealt with quite easily but corrosion
from inside panels is more serious - make sure you check the top and
rear of the front wings, along side sills and the underside of the
doors. Push on any areas you may think are corroded with your thumb and
if you hear a cracking sound it is a fairly good indicator of advanced
corrosion.
Make sure there is no collision damage, a used Porsche
that has been in a collision can be dangerous - inspect the engine bay
panels for signs of creasing or welding, check there is also no 'pull'
on the steering when on a test drive.
Have a look at the engine
and its compartment on the used Porsche - a very dirty engine can mean a
neglected one but a sparkling clean one could mean it has been cleaned
to disguise any problems such as oil leaks.
There are also more
obvious things that you should check before you buy - make sure it has a full service history and check
the registration and chassis number matches with those on the
documents.
The final thing I would suggest that you do is take it
to the garage shop you will be using to regularly service the used Porsche
and ask for an inspection. The mechanic who undertakes the inspection
will not be able to tell you what to do, but depending on the outcome,
you should have a good idea as to whether or not to part with your hard
earned cash for your new car.
Contact Personalized Autohaus if you are
looking to purchase a used Porsche and need a PPI pre-purchase
inspection by our experts Wayne Baker owner or Glenn Roberts mechanic (pictured above) CALL (858) 586-7771 and check
out the current cars for sale: http://www.personalizedautohaus.com/Cars_for_Sale.php
