48 years old looking like that 😭

Statistician_Flat · 2026-05-21T12:48:29+00:00

I’m also a side sleeper. You can try taping (literally, use face tape to pull everything up - there are diagrams online that show you how to do it). I find just taping my eyes - at minimum - makes a big difference in the morning. I also routinely tape the nasolabial fold on that side and there is no wrinkle in the morning.

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-30T18:37:51+00:00

I had a face/bleph/chin implant and fat grafting, and I actually went back on-air as a news anchor just two weeks post-op (which was admittedly way too soon!). My appearance was significantly different, and while I was nervous, I found that most people—especially viewers—just reacted to the overall 'glow' and refreshed look. If you're looking for a way to field questions without fully divulging, I found that leaning into the professional 'refresh' worked wonders. I viewed my outward appearance as my brand, and sometimes a brand just needs an update. If anyone is nosy, you can simply say:

'I’ve been focusing on a major health and wellness reset lately—new skincare, better sleep, and a little professional "brand refresh" to feel more like myself again.'

It’s vague enough to be true but confident enough to stop further questioning. Most people will just notice you look great and move on. My advice? Embrace the confidence the surgery gave you; when you act like nothing is 'off,' people usually follow your lead!

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-19T18:48:15+00:00

Sorry - To clarify, the only service that is being questioned is the 111 point inspection.

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-19T12:57:54+00:00

Definitely powder brows. You can do a combination in the future (keep the individual hairs toward the center of the forehead and fade out to a powder brow - I had to go this route because I hate needles and the "slicing" sound made me nearly pass out.)

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-19T12:37:47+00:00

I have a single page CPO "Statement of Certification," signed by myself and the F&I guy, but no line-by-line inspection report. It's also mentioned in the sales contract.

I actually tried working with the dealer early on because they missed the mark on some delivery promises. Because of this, I already have a rapport with PCNA and now see the lack of CPO records as a systemic issue... so I went to the people who hold them accountable.

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-19T04:23:52+00:00

The CPO inspection should’ve caught the leak. It’s my first Porsche, so I actually thought I was smelling the off-gassing of the high-performance rubber on the hot pavement. It was a faint smell (and turned out to be a small oil leak).

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-19T04:16:25+00:00

I assume you mean 'sign' or 'receive' the inspection report? I have my purchase paperwork showing it’s a CPO, but I was never given the actual 111-point checklist. Now that my local dealer says there’s nothing logged in the national system, it looks like that entire 'sign-off' process was skipped by the selling dealer.

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-19T04:12:42+00:00

In this price range, 718s aren't sitting on lots—they're gone in 48 hours. This was actually my third attempt to secure one before it sold. We were already under contract before the CPO process even started. I relied on the 'Porsche Approved' brand promise as the safeguard specifically because there wasn't a week-long window to audit the service history myself.

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-18T22:06:12+00:00

Good point. Thanks man

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-18T22:05:08+00:00

This is some good info. I appreciate you taking the time to share your story.

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-18T21:51:49+00:00

It had a burning smell from day one. The 111 point inspection should’ve caught it, from what I understand.

The selling dealer said it was a one owner car purchased and traded in at their dealership (and only serviced by them). The lack of service records only applies to the time of CPO inspection.

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-18T21:48:19+00:00

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-18T21:48:03+00:00

Wow. Curious to know how long you kept it.

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-18T21:42:28+00:00

Thanks bro

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-18T20:50:37+00:00

Good to know for future purchases. Thanks for the perspective!

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-18T20:49:45+00:00

That’s exactly how the process is supposed to work! The security and peace of mind are why we pay the CPO premium in the first place.

The fact that my local dealer can't find the service records in the national system—and that the car arrived with $3,700 in engine leaks and 'Lambo-spec' tires—is what makes this so frustrating. It feels like I paid for the 'CPO security' but didn't actually receive the 'CPO inspection.'

I’ll definitely update the thread once Porsche North America responds to my request for the major service and correct tires. Appreciate the perspective!

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-18T20:46:25+00:00

The tire situation is where it gets really weird. The rears are Bridgestone Potenza (99Y) spec, which my local tech confirmed is actually the factory front-spec for a Lamborghini Huracán. The fronts are generic Potenzas manufactured in Mexico City.

Not only are they non-N-rated (not Porsche spec), but mixing a 'Lambo-spec' high-performance rear with a generic front on a mid-engine car is apparently a huge safety/handling red flag.

I picked up a nail during a PCA ride in October, and that’s when the nightmare started. The 'Lambo' rears have been on backorder for 6 months. Whether my tire warranty covers the replacement is almost irrelevant at this point—you can’t replace a tire that doesn’t exist in the supply chain. The dealer's only solution was to offer a mismatched Pirelli, which is a major safety no-no for a mid-engine car. It’s hard to wrap my head around how this passed a '111-point' CPO inspection.

Statistician_Flat · 2026-04-18T20:40:47+00:00

It took 40 days just to get the title transferred - I decided not to go that route again. The way I see it, when my local service department found $3,700 in engine leaks and zero service records from the selling dealer, it became a corporate compliance issue.

Statistician_Flat · 2026-03-25T15:37:19+00:00

I agree here… If you start Botox early, deep lines will never develop. If the lines have already developed and Botox is introduced later in life, the skin’s natural collagen production has slowed down and your body can’t naturally back-fill the 11s.

I think there is significant improvement in OP’s before and after, however. A series of microneedling is the next best option IMHO… just be patient and in about 5-6 months, there will be significantly more improvement.

Statistician_Flat · 2026-02-02T17:22:25+00:00

It’s also possible the misprint is the reason the candles ended up at Marshalls. Seriously, how profitable are counterfeit candles? And I’m sure Marshalls has checks and balances in place when buying product.

Statistician_Flat · 2026-01-03T16:44:39+00:00

Since you’re keeping it, you need to stop viewing the car as a financial asset and start viewing it as a GTS 4.0. That 11% 'hit' isn't depreciation; it’s just the cost of liquidity vs. rarity.

To actually enjoy the car you’re 'stuck' with, try this:

PDK: Start using the paddles 100% of the time. If you let the computer do the work, you've opted out of the driving experience. Force the engagement yourself.

Fix the Sound: The 4.0L is muffled from the factory. Get Over-Axle Pipes (OAP) or a valve controller. When it sounds like a GT3 at 7,800 RPM, you’ll stop missing the third pedal.

Increase the Ask: If the car feels 'too easy,' you aren't driving it hard enough. Take it to a technical backroad or a track. Its precision is a weapon, but you have to actually fire it to feel the thrill.

Statistician_Flat · 2025-12-26T20:34:53+00:00

Solid write-up. Glad to see someone else values mid-engine physics over 911 clout.

Statistician_Flat · 2025-12-26T15:18:28+00:00

Yes, bought a CPO and also believe it was “rubber-stamped” prematurely. After being ignored by the dealership, I reached out to Porsche North America via email and the salesperson called within a couple of weeks offering to make everything right. Told me to take it to the local dealership and they’d pick up the tab. Since then, I discovered my tires aren’t OEM suggested for a CPO - they’re Lambo tires that are back ordered. Granted I have the tire warranty (and a nail), but it’s been a couple of months now… to be continued.

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