Buying without a DME readout (overrevs)

[joee76]

I know it's been beaten to death about getting a DME readout as part of a PPI when buying a used car, but has anyone ever bought a Porsche without doing a DME readout ? I'm looking at buying a car on Monday as there are a few others interested and the price is pretty good I think. Unfortunately, my mechanic does not have the tool to check the readouts and I can't schedule a PPI until at least a week out from any of the shops in my area.

Thoughts ? or wait a week and chance losing the car ? Seller won't take a deposit to hold that long.

[Cassiebox]

I know it's been beaten to death about getting a DME readout as part of a PPI when buying a used car, but has anyone ever bought a Porsche without doing a DME readout ? I'm looking at buying a car on Monday as there are a few others interested and the price is pretty good I think. Unfortunately, my mechanic does not have the tool to check the readouts and I can't schedule a PPI until at least a week out from any of the shops in my area.

Thoughts ? or wait a week and chance losing the car ? Seller won't take a deposit to hold that long.

I wouldn't . . .

Price might be compelling in it's own right but who cares if there are 'other' interested parties (often used as a sales pressure technique). It's not worth the gamble not knowing what could be a car that's been beaten in a major way potentially causing warranty enforcement problems down the road . . .

It's tough when searching b/c you just want to find the one and end up second guessing yourself. However, there truly is no shortage of used P-cars out there, let alone great ones. Be patient and ALWAYS do your homework when buying used.

Good luck :)

[joee76]

I wouldn't . . .

Price might be compelling in it's own right but who cares if there are 'other' interested parties (often used as a sales pressure technique). It's not worth the gamble not knowing what could be a car that's been beaten in a major way potentially causing warranty enforcement problems down the road . . .

It's tough when searching b/c you just want to find the one and end up second guessing yourself. However, there truly is no shortage of used P-cars out there, let alone great ones. Be patient and ALWAYS do your homework when buying used.

Good luck :)

Thanks, I've contacted the seller and made arrangements for the dealership to do a PPI + DME readout. The seller hasn't gotten back to me yet, so we'll see what he says. In the interim, a CPO'd car just came on the market and I'll definitely entertain that one while I wait. You're right about no shortage. But I just fell in love with this yellow one and now it's so hard to look at anything else. The CPO'd one is slate grey. Both around the same price.

Thanks for your advice.

[phillipj]

Go for the CPO car.. You'll be glad you did..

Good luck!