whiteknee

I am looking to purchase my first Porsche. I spoke with a reputable Porsche repair shop owner and he referred me to one of his customers who's looking to sell an '89 red cab, cashmere interior, black top with 30,000 miles - all records. The Porsche shop told me the car was one of the nicest 3.2's he's worked on in the past few years. Let's assume the mileage is correct and the condition is as stated - what do you think is a reasonable (non-insulting) buying price given todays 911 market. I know what the seller is asking but don't want to taint your feedback. I have read a number of posts that warn about over priced garage queens so that's a concern. I plan to drive it tomorrow and if I like it make an offer contigent on results of a PPI. I'd appreciate your advice. Thanks for your help!

g-50cab

27000

2qwik4u

Its got all the right ingredients...red/cashmere and its a cab with 30k miles!(will always have a good resale, thats why your looking at it) I bet he's asking bout 35k. I'd say 30k is a good offer.

jwilson95

29-30

blake

+1 - and IMHO, "ask" will be $35K and sell will be north of $30K...

Good luck!

-B

Trader220

25 BID and maybe I would pay 26. Unless you need a garage queen you can go up a few miles and save 5 k.

2qwik4u

if you get it for 26k, you will be stealing it!

Trader220

Not sure how you know its a steal without seeing the car now would I say 26 is a steal. Red g50 cab is not exactly a needle in a haystack.

2qwik4u

We are all assuming its an excellent example like whiteknee said. Your right, red g50 cab is not a needle in a haystack, however red/cashemere is a pretty rare combo(most were red/black) and the operative words on this discussion are "low miles".

Trader220

I hear yaa I would not be quick to pay up for a car in this market, I think 30 is paying up.

whiteknee

Thanks to everyone for your help with the price range. You guys are good! He is asking $35K. I won't see the car until tomorrow. I do have several pictures but can't seem to reduce their size to meet Rennlist requirements. I was surprised to learn that this will only bump my insurance by $350/yr which is a relief considering I have 2 teenage drivers in the family. Input from others is welcome as I won't be talking numbers until Friday or so, provided the car is as nice as advertised.

84_Carrera

Well, if you like the idea of a black over burgundy '84 Cab that's at 101k, with a new top, recent suspension, brakes, trans rebuild, clutch, wheels, tires, etc etc, let me know. There's a good chance I'll be listing her up in the next month, and she'll be less than $30k, you can be sure.

As for the car in question, she sounds very nice, and best of luck with the purchase!

dshepp806

Be sure to get that PPI, bud,..whatever you do,..and independently, at that.

Best,

Doyle

whiteknee

PPI is next step if I like the car and we can agree on pre-PPI price. Tks!

whiteknee

Finally added a picture to the first post