Went to view a 996 convertible today,all seems good apart from rust on the top of the windscreen( where it meets the hood) & on the rear edge of the rear wheel arch,that panel has also been repainted at some point.
Should I walk or negotiate?should add the car is reasonably priced.
Will add pics when I get to a laptop,cheers all
Should this worry me?
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Re: Should this worry me?
Rust near windscreen & glass openings is normally hamfisted windscreen fitters. When they cut out the old windscreen they break the paint.
Will need screen out but a good body shop should be able to sort it out. Arches are quite common & are easy to sort. As for buy or walk that depends on price also how much other pint is needed, stone chips etc.
Will need screen out but a good body shop should be able to sort it out. Arches are quite common & are easy to sort. As for buy or walk that depends on price also how much other pint is needed, stone chips etc.
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Re: Should this worry me?
I've yet to see rust on the exterior panels of a 996. Proceed with caution I'd say.
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Re: Should this worry me?
FarQue wrote:I've yet to see rust on the exterior panels of a 996. Proceed with caution I'd say.
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There are stacks of cars out there for sale, I would avoid it , unless there is a very compelling reason to purchase this one, like a 50 % discount compared to the average, fantastic spec, and low miles, or all of the above.
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Re: Should this worry me?
Thanks all,I'm at the bottom of the market so compromises have to be made!
The rust around the screen is at the top where the hood touches it,so guess paint rubbed off there,will get some pics up tomorrow cheers.
The rust around the screen is at the top where the hood touches it,so guess paint rubbed off there,will get some pics up tomorrow cheers.
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Re: Should this worry me?
Looks a simple enough repair but get couple of quotes.
Always more than you think
Just need to asses the rest of the car.
If it ticks the boxes then go for it
Always more than you think
Just need to asses the rest of the car.
If it ticks the boxes then go for it
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Re: Should this worry me?
Went with another in the end cheers all.
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w33mud wrote:Went with another in the end cheers all.
Cayenne S 4.5 06 Basalt Black
924S 87 Guards Red
924S 87 Alpine White Sold
Boxster 2.7 Silver 00 Sold
Boxster S Meridian 01 Sold
928 S2 Prussian Blue 86 Sold
993 C4 Arena Red 97 Sold
924S 87 Guards Red
924S 87 Alpine White Sold
Boxster 2.7 Silver 00 Sold
Boxster S Meridian 01 Sold
928 S2 Prussian Blue 86 Sold
993 C4 Arena Red 97 Sold