New 360 with 6500 km

don't even start the car.
start with engine oil/ gearbox oil, coolant, brake fluid, steering oil change
then timing belt change, aux belt inspection
pretty much every inspection

 

the service has to be re-performed.
so don't start the car

 

that's good then.

 

Changed belts is good. But be prepared when you going to use the car, the first year you will have extra maintenance and issues. A car is made to drive, not for long term parking.

 

depending on how much, if it is $8,000, I'll take it even if it had a crash

 

That car is a garage queen and should remain one, i.e. be bought by another collector who will clean and admire it on a shop floor

A friend of mine bought one with even less miles and as mentioned earlier the oil leaks were always present until he actually had to spend almost $20K after purchase to fix everything, incl the suspension. The suspension lights were driving him crazy.

You may have better luck but you asked.

 

The allure of a low mileage cars is great. But a car sitting like that, I'd pass.

The only thing that could change that is the fact that it's a three pedal car. If you have to have a 6 speed MT then maybe. You may be okay with the additional issues the car may have as well as the additional $$$ you may need to have stockpiled for the "just in case" issues. And I'm guessing this one has a pretty hefty price tag on it. So going in you're going to have a lot to pay. And in my mind you are really only paying for condition. We all know that these 360s when properly cared for are remarkably reliable and can be driven well into the "high mileage" range and still be mechanically sound.

When I bought my 360 three years ago I set my sights on cars with over 15K miles. I had no interest in a gated car so the field was quite larger when considering an F1. And I looked at the CarFax to determine how many miles a year it was driven. I had no interest in paying a premium for a car that simply sat for a year or more with no miles added.

Seals dry out. Bearings too. I once bought a low mileage 911 that was only used by a traveling entertainer when he returned home. I ended up replacing a lot of seals and once I pressed the car into regular drives the rear carrier bearings started to groan. Had to replace them too.

It's a balance between mileage and condition. You may find that a car with a few bumps and bruises is more fun to own. Not so much fretting over the little things that happen along the way to a car you actually get to enjoy and put miles on--- without the guilt that comes with a low mileage perfect car.

all the best, Ken

 

Probably a good idea. The color, well I used to have a hankering for a Speed Yellow 911 but it kind of got old to me after a while. My tastes have gone to a more understated desire when it comes to color.

But folks should always buy what they want. Not what they think everyone expects to see.

good luck, Ken

 

IS there a reason why that car with so low miles has a challenge bumper?

 

Honestly. For such a low mileage vehicle, if this really is your dream car, and in the dream spec you want.

I wouldn't hesitate to drive it. Just, have all the fluids done, and the belts done. Try and drive it as much as you can, and leave a budget to work out the kinks.

I mean, if you really want to go another step, drop the engine, and replace the hoses and what-not too, along with the clutch and all. Just treat the 6,500 Mile car, as it was a 165,000 Mile car, and replace things, and then you won't have anything to worry about.

 

I agree, Very odd it would have a jUST a challenge stradale front bumper put on it, makes me think it was involved in an undisclosed front end accident.