g-50cab

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Ed Hughes

I must say, everthing Jeremy states in his Pelican ad is the Gospel. Do a search on some of his posts and you'll see that he has taken years to develop this car, and it is done right.

g-50cab

Thanks Ed - some might think it's a little overdone. But really it drives like a normal Carrera, shoot, even the AC works on it. All the normal "carrera ish" stuff has been done and in a 70,000 package.
CHT check
Ref Sensor - check
H4's with relay - check
New Coil - check
New MC - check
New alternator - check
New ICV - check
New plug wires - check
Speedo and Tach - check

911vet

Kurt, the miles are low, but that's not necessarily a big advantage. Especially if low miles reflect long periods of storage.

The price could be a bit high? For comparison, I paid $16,700 for my 87 Cabriolet 3 years ago (that was before the economy tanked and when the prices were still going up). Granted, it had 120K miles on it, but was in good condition.

It now has 130K and still no top end rebuild. It did require a new clutch because the rubber center fell apart. Rubber has been the only real problem on my car. Rubber fuel lines, rubber clutch, rubber CV boot, etc. Otherwise, it's been very dependable and has performed great at many DE events.

You will really love a G50 Cabriolet. Just be patient and find the right one for you. Like I tell all perspective 911 buyers: Don't hurry, but don't wait

RoadWarrior19

Have you stopped in at Holt Motorsports yet? You'll see some nice cars but at a higher price point.

http://holtmotorsports.com/inventory.php

If I were in the market for a g-50 cab, I'd be talking to Jeremy. That's a nice 911, reasonably priced and enthusiast owned. The rebuild was done by a shop with a good reputation and there several good shops in that area that could do a PPI. No affiliation, just making an observation.

Best of luck with your search. You will soon own a car that will get into your blood. Ask us how we know!

kurt0811

Thanks to everyone who has replied....I did check out an 89 and 88 cab at Holts just yesterday, and they were exceptional, cosmetically and mechanically, and unfortunately, priced accordingly. The 88 was just over 29, and the 89 just over 32, both with 40k miles (And the fact they made my wife sit in the back for the test drive did not help my case any, by the way). My budget is significantly south of that price point. The car I've been looking at in CT looks like it has been well maintained by the current owner, but it has sat basically in storage for the past 2 years. He has service records for the work he has done, but it seems as if a lot of problems have had to be fixed. I've looked at a lot of postings here, Pelican Parts, and evilBay, and I think the current economy is taking a toll on prices. From what I can tell, the car should probably be going for around 19k. But just because I think the car is worth X, doesn't mean the seller has to agree. I may send out a plea for someone in that area to run over and take a look at it, if it's possible.
Jeremy's car is amazing, the more I look at it, the more appealing it becomes. But again, it would really be stretching the budget(if not breaking it) just for the purchase, and the cost of shipping would likely make it a no go. But I bet it is a blast to drive

Ed Hughes

Shipping?! The drive home in your Porsche is the ultimate bonding experience.

MUSSBERGER

If he doesn't have receipts to back up the miles I say the miles are bull****.

13k in 9 years? Prove it.

kurt0811

Sorry, to clarify, I meant shipping ME down to the car Driving a 911 home from sunny FL in the winter.....priceless

g-50cab

The PO of my car only drove it in Chicago, in the summertime. I got it with 45,000 and miles and figured it would need little. Actually as Shannon states - the rubber brake hoses need redone, then I rebuilt calipers, then wheel bearings. Sports cars are like women, they don't like to be ignored.

In reality, probably the 100K mile car is in better mechanical shape than the 50K cars. My wrench has a theory that the low mile cars are actually worse for valve guides. When they sit for long periods of time - and because the way the engine is situated, the oil that normally lubricates the valves drains out - so when you start the car after it's been sitting for awhile, you get less lubrication on start up that contributes to worn valve guides. After some oil consumption, by 56,000 miles it needed a top end - and I decided I would make it count. But in reality - they are getting up there in age - 20 years old for a 1989 +

On the other hand, I would not hesitate to jump in my car and drive it to the NE.

rusnak

Yes, totally. Many a fond memory.

butzip

Honestly, I don't know how receipts would prove more than the DMV records. Unless the guy disconnected the speedo/odo and that would be hidden either way. Again, only the condition of the car can really speak to the mileage. On the surface, it seems a good consistent history in CT, in the wealthy part of CT to boot probably owner by a doctor/lawyer. I'm sure the owner could give you the details.

butzip

BTW - I've had many great drives home with a new-to-me Porsche. 88' 944 turbo S from Chamblee, GA to Huntsville, AL / 83' 911 SC from Manassas, VA to Huntsville, AL / 91' C2 Cab from Jersey City to CT / 96' 993 Cambridge, Ma to CT / 86' Targa from Ma to CT / 86' coupe from Boston to CT etc....etc.... It's important bonding time.

rusnak

I would love to drive around the South in a Porsche. I just re-watched the Civil War by Ken Burns for the gazillionth time, and I love that part of the country.

Rick K

If I were you, I'd be looking very hard at this car.