[vjd3]

Thanks for the comments. Yes, the Autocheck shows no accidents, and regular inspections and gradually increasing mileage in two states (two owners). I spoke to the service manager at the Porsche dealer who has been caring for the car regularly for the last eight years, he pronounced it a great example.

The consignment dealer says he checked the car with a paint meter and found no paintwork (which I will verifiy). The only flaw he found on the car was some slight scraping on the bottom of the front spoiler. He also remarked that the car was so clean he didn't have to touch it, just rolled it into the showroom (he has had it for 2-3 days). My conversation with the original owner went well, he's had other 911s, as have I. The owner is making copies of the records for me.

I will have it carefully looked over, but so far, it's looking like a nice car. The car looks brand new inside and out in both the owner's and dealer's pictures. The rootwood dash is not my cup of tea, but other than that, my first 993 was grand prix white, and I have a preference for the cashmere interiors.

I've owned numerous 993s, other 911s, and an 87 930, so I know what I'm getting into (I think).