Key Indicators of a Low Mileage S?

[fryardds]

Well it might be a bit awkward, but you could ask the owner to look at the date code on the speedo/odometer. I am assuming you know what year and month the car was produced (if this is a US car is the DOT sticker still there?).

[210bhp]

Check the date code, type, tread, of the spare tyre under the hood. A 20k car will probably never have had the spare mounted, used or even lifted out of the trunk. There will be a date code on the wheel itself but that can always be found at a later date but a period tyre is very hard to find in original condition.

Regards
Mike

[210bhp]

A 20k car will probably never have had the wiper blades replaced and therefore the black hold down nuts will be totally unmarked. If they are pristine black it's likely they have never been off. Those nuts are very hard to remove from new without putting a mark or two on the black edges. Owners would probably never use a soft socket on those for a quick blade change whereas they might on the wheels nuts which could be perfectly black even though they have been off.

Regards
Mike

[210bhp]

The tool roll and the jack are likely never to have been used. I would expect nothing less than a pristine, unmarked, complete tool kit and an unmarked jack. Check the bottom of the jack pad (the bit that would be on the ground during a lift). If it unmarked it's likely to be a low mileage car. The pudenz fuse pack (if there is one) is likely to have never been needed so a complete set of fuses will be present. The spanner (wrench) jaws will be unmarked. The plug socket might have been used. The red screwdriver handles will be pristine and not grubby. The inside cover of the tool roll will be perfectly clean. The wheel wrench might have been used. There might be the original unused spare fan belt with a nice clean cover.

The petrol (gas) flap catch will not have too much (any) paint scratched off. The inside of the ashtray will be pristine if a non smokers car. The bulb light inside the ashtray is likely to still work with the sidelights switched on. The steering wheel wear will be minimal. The numbers and plastic lens on the gear knob will be crystal clear and uncracked. The handbrake will probably still work with three or four clicks and not be sloppy. The oil filter may still be an older type. The air filter might still be an older type. The stickers on the rear slam panel should still be crisp and easily read.

Regards
Mike

[geshaghi]

Unicorn in the smuggler's box....

[southbay356]

20 k miles is still a year or 2 of driving so its not going to have that new cars smell anyway !
but with a year or 2 of driving I hope it does NOT have the original air and oil filters

and then it matters how it was driven , why it was parked and how it was stored ,

we have all seen cars in home garages that have a ton of junk pilled on top of them and inside , plus door dings from cars and bikes that also used the garage....

did Porsche use a wax "seal" on the speedo cable like they did with VWs ?

for bad storage ideas look at all the "New" Chevys that are being auctioned off in the next couple weeks !

[Jon B]

Does George mean a WEBASTO unicorn?
A real unicorn will probably be dead, but a cool find as well.

Jon B.

[curtisaa]

One of the best indicators of wear is the drivers side seat bead. This is something that gets the most wear tear.

[boxster03]

Please Post Pictures

[joegt3cup]

Pedal wear, at 20K they should be as new.