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Originally Posted by mnmasotto
Two years ago I bought a very low mileage 1987 Carrera. The cosmetics of the car were amazing. I figured I paid a 10K premium for that low mileage. Although the car had very little mileage, the tiny rubber bits were twenty years old and eventually showed it. Initially, the car had a very small oil leak at one of the valve covers. As I drove the car over the next 6 months additional oil leaks sprung up and cracked rubber issues appeared quite frequently. The original clutch went out at 30K and my valve guides were gone by 60K. I know, my experiences may not be typical, however if I did it again I probably would not pay that extra price premium. I would buy a well kept car with 80K-100K.
Just my thoughts.
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Originally Posted by robert walsh
I also bought a low milage vehicle that was stored for 6 years, spent quite a bit to get the fuel system straightened out, as those mechanicals are out of my personal mechanical ability, but on the up side I didn't get whacked on the low milage $$$ premium as I knew enough to identify the problems before purchase.
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You two bring up some very good points. I was considering this car due to its low mileage when in fact it can be a bad thing. Since the car is still sitting in showrooms, being driven only for demos and transport, leaks don't have a chance to reveal themselves.
However, were those leaks still cheaper to fix then a rebuilds that might be required on a 100+k mileage car, like trannys and engines? Now that would run $5-12K.
mnmasotto,
When you replaced the clutch and valve guides do you think it was because it was in storage w/o being driven much?
RW,
Do you also think the problematic fuel system was due to long-term storage also?
Hope you gentlemen don't mind my asking these questions. I'm a newbie to Ps and can only apply what I know from regular vehicles.
BTW, I talked with the previous dealer. He said the PO decided to repaint the whole car after a panel got scratched. The paint job had some overspray on the moldings and door jambs. Poor prep work apparently.
So, a repaint, no service records, suspicisously low mileage. At least if there were service records, I'd be more comfortable. It almost sounds like the PO had this car as a true "Garage Queen", not caring to drive it but to keep it pretty in the garage. Low quality paint job to cover up a scratch? Then repaint the whole damn car?!
Anyhow, I'm going to have someone check it out for me first. If things seem okay, I'll investigate further....with trepidation of course.