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06-15-2004, 02:53 AM
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Finally after about a year of searching, I bought my first p-car. Its a 88 coupe,72k/miles,venetian blue,very clean inside & out, rebuilt clutch @66k,bilstein shocks, turbo rack conversions.
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nice 88
looks like a real keeper. just curious, what did you pay? (if you don't mind me asking). My 88 is hard to part with even after my 993 purchase. I really like your wheels and color combo. Are the torsion and sway bars stock? My 88 was also my first P-car. drive it like you stole it, that's what it likes!
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06-15-2004, 04:49 PM
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Wow, that is a great looking car. You will not be disappointed. In my amateur opinion 23k for a nice example like that isn't too much.
Sometimes I think about going over to the darkside...wait which side is the darkside...is there a Porsche darkside???
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Sometimes I think about going over to the darkside...wait which side is the darkside...is there a Porsche darkside???
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06-15-2004, 07:47 PM
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Re: "Might be on the high side"
I don't think so. If it is nice it was worth it. A few thou here or there at purchase time is insignificant over the life of 911 ownership.
06-15-2004, 08:26 PM
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thats what I was thinking. Pay now or pay later. PPI was good, like the color, no leaks, no cracks in dash or seats, no dents. bought it, time to drive.
06-15-2004, 11:21 PM
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You get what you pay for (usually). If that car is as tight as a drum, $23,000 is worth it. Better pay now than pay later. Car care and pricing is always exponential. The closer a car gets to being near perfect the higher rate you have to pay for it.
For instance you buy a car thats a 50% car for $12,000, a 60% car for $13,000, a 70% car for $15,500, an 80% car for $19,000, a 90% car for $23,500, a 95% car for $27,500, a 98% for $31,000, and an absolute concours mint condition will take home a ribbon at Pebble Beach 100% 911 for $35,000. The difference between a 90% car and a 100% car is sometimes 1/3 the car price. Not unusual. The smallest details separate the top. No matter what anyone says you CANNOT duplicate original unmolested parts in 0 mile condition unless you simply buy a replacement OEM part. Thats why people pay such a premium for concours cars. A partially torn sticker under the bonnet can be the difference between taking home a trophy and being laughed at.
For instance you buy a car thats a 50% car for $12,000, a 60% car for $13,000, a 70% car for $15,500, an 80% car for $19,000, a 90% car for $23,500, a 95% car for $27,500, a 98% for $31,000, and an absolute concours mint condition will take home a ribbon at Pebble Beach 100% 911 for $35,000. The difference between a 90% car and a 100% car is sometimes 1/3 the car price. Not unusual. The smallest details separate the top. No matter what anyone says you CANNOT duplicate original unmolested parts in 0 mile condition unless you simply buy a replacement OEM part. Thats why people pay such a premium for concours cars. A partially torn sticker under the bonnet can be the difference between taking home a trophy and being laughed at.
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That price sounds fair to me, I don't think you will have any regrets with such a great example of the carrera series. Learning about this genre of sportscars is a very enlighten experience. If you like maintaining and improving your fantasic ride you got the right one! I really enjoy driving and working on my 88 and paid $25k about 3+ years ago. In fact I looked at a 87 Targa today and would not hesitate to buy another G-50 3.2 if it was in better than average shape.