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What to look for in a buying a used Porsche

Make a list of everything that can go wrong with a car.

Brakes, brake hoses, leaking, pads

tie rod ends, wheel bearings, play in steering

ball joints

rust in front pan area near suspension mounts
rust under battery
rust in floors under seats, near pedals, behind seats
rust under rear seats
rust in the bottom corners of windows
rust in door bottoms
rust in rear torsion bar mounts
rust in fenders
rust in turn signal housings

condition of lights and housings
check lights and turn signals

Engine
Compression check!!!
fresh oil leaking around case!
overall appearance
check oil
unusual sounds
carburetors
carburetor shaft play

Tires
Wheels
shocks

Paint condition
evidence of collision damage
evidence of filler under paint
Original color?

Interior
Carpets
Upholstery
Instruments
Shifting
Clutch action

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