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Originally Posted by Evans, Marv
Not being negative, but I'm curious why a car with only 26K would need some paint (I know lots of reasons but ??) and some of the plastic bits inside would exhibit enough wear to warrant a comment.
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Let's not forget, it is still nine years old. Realizing that 26K miles represents two years of average driving, it's still pretty common for a two year old car (even a Porsche) with 26K miles to have had a bump, bruise, or scratch. Most of the ones for sale have just already been fixed.
The plastics on 996s and Boxsters of similar vintage were sub-par. Lots of faux finishes, lots of dyed and painted plastic parts. Well, the finishes come off. Look at the rubber radio buttons and knobs on any 2000-2004 Porsche and tell me what you think. They looked like crap when the car was two years old. I know, I bought tons of them when they were.
This particular car has broken seat knobs. By design and location, they are prone to breaking off. Stupid design when the car was new. Nine years later, still stupid.
This particular car has a factory gray 'painted' parking brake lever that rubs against the console and seat belt buckle every time you pull it. Nine years later, the finish has rubbed off from application. Big deal. A black lever wouldn't show the wear so much as it is native moulded in black plastic. Not painted. Tan and gray 'paints' wear through to the black plastic.
The climate control display has a cracked LCD. They burst from temperature extremes. This is a Florida car. Park it ONE TIME in 100 degree heat and that display could burst. And it did. But hard to tell when in the last nine years it happened, or whether it's the first or tenth time. It's just that common. Not from abuse, or mis-use, or an accident..... just Porsche's supplier's stupidity. Like Audis and BMWs that have pixelated displays.
But that's picking nits on the 'wear' inside. In the interest of full disclosure, you'd want to know.
Remember, this car is being wholesaled. One could right a quite a few wrongs at $36K. When you see it listed at the dealer that buys it, you can bet it will be flawless. And $49,900. Even with ugly headlights
