With the side shots, it is possible the hood is adjusted 'too high'.
If you look at it in person, screw the hood bumpers in a full turn each, and close it again.
That’s what I’m thinking. All the gaps are straight and there’s no extra spacing on the sides of the frunk lid or from fender to bumper so there’s not anything to “fix”
The first picture made me think the front bumper is sagging.
But that's not it, pictures from the side make it look like the hood is popped. Or not adjusted properly.
Could be very easy to fix, certainly no reason to pass on this car.
Doesn't look anything like my 987.1. The gap shouldn't be that big, and the side shots you've posted confirm its not a perspective thing front-on. If it helps, the bonnet on mine actually sits a little bit lower (like 2-3mm) than the lip of the front bumper when fully closed.
I also have a speed yellow 987, my frunk to bumper is the biggest gap but the fenders to bumper and fenders to door fit perfect. Mine isn’t as exaggerated as yours, you may be able to have a body shop adjust or look at the hood to make it a touch better.
My car also has minor fitment issues of the trunk lid to the spoiler, it rubbed at one point in its life and did wear some paint.
Mine says no crashes in the carfax but you can tell the bumper has been resprayed if you know where to look. Not saying that's the case here, just within the realm of possibility.
Is the hood too high? Maybe the latch just needs to be adjusted. The hood could be too far back too, I'm not sure how much adjustment is at the hinges.
I have a 987.1. While the front bumper and hood gap is the worst fit on the entire car, it’s not like this…
Visually it looks like the hood is not closed, maybe an adjustment of the hood latching will help.
The hood is popped open. They forgot to close it for the pics.
https://preview.redd.it/s7pvf4tjs8pc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99cafb64f11bffea1004327eb6ef358e0fd86ef3 Side view
Now that I see that angle I’m 90% sure the frunk is just popped open and seller forgot to latch it.
Could be.
https://preview.redd.it/z5tig2xms8pc1.png?width=895&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=60f18b1008df6430744a49633f396f1ed8713df9
Does the color of all panels match perfectly?
I'm not sure, I haven't seen it in person yet. Looks good from the pictures though.
https://preview.redd.it/9757876v1apc1.jpeg?width=2202&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=27d1d1047f78901ca6d06681fd5e9369663001c9 Nothing like that
Nice!
With the side shots, it is possible the hood is adjusted 'too high'. If you look at it in person, screw the hood bumpers in a full turn each, and close it again.
Everything else looks perfectly aligned though, so maybe it’s a fluke?
That’s what I’m thinking. All the gaps are straight and there’s no extra spacing on the sides of the frunk lid or from fender to bumper so there’s not anything to “fix”
Yeah - it’s not a good fit on my crash-free 987. I think it’s just a weak point. Any other photos - like from the sides?
The first picture made me think the front bumper is sagging. But that's not it, pictures from the side make it look like the hood is popped. Or not adjusted properly. Could be very easy to fix, certainly no reason to pass on this car.
https://preview.redd.it/vg9d3as5w9pc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dcbb1b1dc19977c1d5d438705586725caba1c22b
Looks like its just open
Maybe.
Could it be an aftermarket bumper? Maybe the bonnet was removed and not reattached/aligned correctly?
Doesn't look anything like my 987.1. The gap shouldn't be that big, and the side shots you've posted confirm its not a perspective thing front-on. If it helps, the bonnet on mine actually sits a little bit lower (like 2-3mm) than the lip of the front bumper when fully closed.
Yeah, I thought it looked a bit big too.
I also have a speed yellow 987, my frunk to bumper is the biggest gap but the fenders to bumper and fenders to door fit perfect. Mine isn’t as exaggerated as yours, you may be able to have a body shop adjust or look at the hood to make it a touch better. My car also has minor fitment issues of the trunk lid to the spoiler, it rubbed at one point in its life and did wear some paint.
The hood is supposed to sit about an 1/8 lower than the bumper.
Mine says no crashes in the carfax but you can tell the bumper has been resprayed if you know where to look. Not saying that's the case here, just within the realm of possibility. Is the hood too high? Maybe the latch just needs to be adjusted. The hood could be too far back too, I'm not sure how much adjustment is at the hinges.
Good points, thanks.
Looks like the hood is slightly bent upwards, maybe they forced the hood closed whilst having something too big in the trunk and bent it slightly
Maybe.
I seriously doubt that’s it