2013 Originally Sold in Puerto Rico

[smokedbystang]

I am considering buying a 2013 that was originally sold in Puerto Rico. Any differences between the cars shipped there? I'm assuming no but want to make sure. It appears to have the Ford Motorsport quads or Borla axle backs. All else appears stock. Thanks

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[CobraBob]

Is the car in the U.S. now? How long was it in Puerto Rico? I ask because if it was driven there routinely I would want to have the body checked closely for dings, etc. I guess, too, it depends on WHERE in Puerto Rico it was driven.

I'm not aware of any equipment differences on new cars sold in Puerto Rico. Cars purchased in Puerto Rico, in part due to high excise taxes, usually cost $3K-$5K more than here in the U.S. But it sounds like the car you're considering is already in the U.S. Nick (@13COBRA) might have some input.

 

[mariusvt]

Probably the only thing that would concern me about any car coming out of Puerto Rico is the potential for water damage from all the massive flooding and stuff they have taken over the years from hurricanes.

 

[smokedbystang]

Yes it is in Florida now. Was in PR for 8 years 2012-2020 according to Carfax.

Is the car in the U.S. now? How long was it in Puerto Rico? I ask because if it was driven there routinely I would want to have the body checked closely for dings, etc. I guess, too, it depends on WHERE in Puerto Rico it was driven.

I'm not aware of any equipment differences on new cars sold in Puerto Rico. Cars purchased in Puerto Rico, in part due to high excise taxes, usually cost $3K-$5K more than here in the U.S. But it sounds like the car you're considering is already in the U.S. Nick (@13COBRA) might have some input.

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[smokedbystang]

Was in San Juan. Thanks for the info. I'll check it over real good. Especially for any signs of water damage.

Is the car in the U.S. now? How long was it in Puerto Rico? I ask because if it was driven there routinely I would want to have the body checked closely for dings, etc. I guess, too, it depends on WHERE in Puerto Rico it was driven.

I'm not aware of any equipment differences on new cars sold in Puerto Rico. Cars purchased in Puerto Rico, in part due to high excise taxes, usually cost $3K-$5K more than here in the U.S. But it sounds like the car you're considering is already in the U.S. Nick (@13COBRA) might have some input.

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[CobraBob]

I hadn't thought about hurricane/water damage. Definitely check for that.

 

[PC03GT]

PR got waffled by Irma and Maria, go above and beyond to check that car for water damage

 

[MG0h3]

PR got waffled by Irma and Maria, go above and beyond to check that car for water damage

Yep. And the likely hood of a claim there is reduced.

Go up under the dash and look for silt/water marks on top of any surface. Less leaky to have been cleaned in there.


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[13COBRA]

I'd pull the door sills and look under the carpet. Backside lip of the dash is a good spot to check as well, but kinda unlikely it would see water that high.

 

[sonicx]

Unless you’re getting the deal of a century I’d skip it. “Things” mostly get hidden on island cars unless you know the PO well.

 

[LS WUT]

I’d pass.

 

[smokedbystang]

I'll go check it out. It's got a little less than 8k miles on it. Hopefully it was a high and dry garage queen. I've had a couple 13/14 GT500s, so I'll look it over really well.

Unless you’re getting the deal of a century I’d skip it. “Things” mostly get hidden on island cars unless you know the PO well.

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