Issues with Canadian history of 997??

Sam1905 · Sam1905's Garage

Hi All,

Built and owned a few long hoods over the years but have decided to move to a 997C2. I found a car in WA and sent a deposit yesterday contingent upon a PPI for full payment. The seller had stated 'No Carfax issues' in the posting video which initially I was Ok with. Today I decided to run my own report anyway and he is correct that it is a good 40K miles car with no accidents.. the issue is that all history up to a few months ago is in BC, Canada and it seems this dealer imported the car. (The 200mph Odometer is in miles.)

Shoudl I be concerned?
Will this lower the value?
I read about issues with 'warranty', dealer support - any real world experience?
Will I have any issues titling in NC?

Intend to ask the dealer tomorrow but some information going in to that conversation would be welcome!

Many thanks,
Sam

Sam1905 · Sam1905's Garage

This is the car.
https://www.painlessautos.com/details/used-2007-porsche-911/89703737

NYNick · NYNick's Garage

I see no reason to be concerned. The more anything makes you nervous the more thorough the PPI should be.

Matt Monson · 02-05-2023, 09:11 AM

What 997 is still under warranty? It’s over a decade old. A 997 is a used car and the dealer will service it if they have the parts. I personally would never service a 997 at the dealer. An Indy is who you have work on that car.

Sam1905 · Sam1905's Garage

Thanks both.

Correct - obviously not worried about "warranty" per se but was interested if the CAN history would complicate any interaction with a dealer if it was ever needed (E.g. had read issues getting recalls executed, ordering spare keys etc...). I agree an IND is the way to go (for what I don't do myself)

Mostly was concerned if the CAN history should be factored in the price if it would result in a lower price should I need to resell (When I benchmarked the car on price I looked at all recent sales, not just gray market cars)

Matt Monson · 02-05-2023, 10:18 AM

Won’t matter.

JettandTye · 02-05-2023, 05:33 PM

25.5% slower?

Sam1905 · Sam1905's Garage

JettandTye - exactly 25.5% or did you round the second decimal place?

ab1752 · ab1752's Garage

https://www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/buy-vehicle/buy-a-used-vehicle/Pages/Vehicle-history-reports.aspx

Icbc is the primary insurer here in bc, just order a report based on the Vin and see what comes back.

1979-930 · 1979-930's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

What 997 is still under warranty? It’s over a decade old. A 997 is a used car and the dealer will service it if they have the parts. I personally would never service a 997 at the dealer. An Indy is who you have work on that car.

I have a great independent shop for most work on my 997.
But I still end up needing the dealer now and then. AirBag and TPS issues could not be figured out at Salerno’s.

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