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Originally Posted by NYNick
Of course, being ever vigilant on the selling sites is critical. Have you contacted Unobtanium yet? Maybe he has something for you in upstate NY?
Nick
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I think the poster is going about it wrong, if you've found 6 cars and haven't been able to buy 1 of them, you're doing something wrong. You are going about this like a flipper and probably being perceived by the owner's as a flipper. If you are looking for pick up a car for yourself you need to get involved as heavy as you can in the local Porsche scene. Go to every event, talk to everybody, make lots of friends. The best cars never see the light of day, they change hands quietly amongst friends. I know of a Speedster that was sold new in Philly, has had 5 owners, and has never left a 10 square mile area.
I rarely buy cars that are advertised anywhere and I buy a lot of Porsches. So get involved, do any favors you can for local guys, make it known you are looking for a car for yourself, someone will sell you one. Be honest, always, and don't lowball, you are better off paying retail for a known car with known history than getting an unknown car that you will spend thousands on trying to get running.
Take this advice from a guy who has bought hundreds of Porsches, many times from guys that "will never sell".
Have your approach be honest, a nice guy wanting a nice car, most guys would much rather do a quiet deal with someone they know then open up their house/car to the world.
---Adam
