07-01-2014, 10:23 AM
Anyone interested in a Porsche 911 (reserve bid is $12,000)? What is the catch? The car is an SGI write-off because of, get this, interior mouse infestation. A mechanical inspection (check brakes, glass, etc.) is all that is needed. And oh yes, sign a waiver you understand the potential for Hantavirus.
Here is the website:
http://www.sgi.sk.ca/lcgi/salvage_bid_si...=Saskatoon
I share this one freely. The last time I drove a 911 was 1970 and I spun out (180°) on one of the first corners. Too much power and notorious oversteer - I'll take my SVT anytime. At least I can drive my SVT in winter, and on icy roads. That is the main reason you never see Porsche 911's out in winter. As the saying goes, a Porsche makes a fantastic driver look good; it makes a good driver look average; an average driver look poor; and it kills the poor driver.
I suspect the original owner stored it in his heated garage; didn't realize he had a mouse infestation until he opened the door in spring and smelled it. You cannot get rid of that smell except by completely removing the interior, washing the metal with bleach, and replacing it with a new interior. But watch, some young guy will buy it for maybe $25,000 - try to clean it with cleaners and Febreze Air Freshener. He will patch up the holes in the leather. If he is smart, he will then sell the vehicle. If he isn't, he will drive it until the first snowfall, spin out and wrap himself around a light post. Hopefully he survives.
Here is the website:
http://www.sgi.sk.ca/lcgi/salvage_bid_si...=Saskatoon
I share this one freely. The last time I drove a 911 was 1970 and I spun out (180°) on one of the first corners. Too much power and notorious oversteer - I'll take my SVT anytime. At least I can drive my SVT in winter, and on icy roads. That is the main reason you never see Porsche 911's out in winter. As the saying goes, a Porsche makes a fantastic driver look good; it makes a good driver look average; an average driver look poor; and it kills the poor driver.
I suspect the original owner stored it in his heated garage; didn't realize he had a mouse infestation until he opened the door in spring and smelled it. You cannot get rid of that smell except by completely removing the interior, washing the metal with bleach, and replacing it with a new interior. But watch, some young guy will buy it for maybe $25,000 - try to clean it with cleaners and Febreze Air Freshener. He will patch up the holes in the leather. If he is smart, he will then sell the vehicle. If he isn't, he will drive it until the first snowfall, spin out and wrap himself around a light post. Hopefully he survives.