Two more candidates for purchase
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Two more candidates for purchase
First, thanks to everyone who offered advice regarding that last two cars I was looking at. I decided to go with the '86 Iris Blue coupe in Boulder, but my PPI was scheduled a day later than the guy who ended up buying it. The repainted '87 is okay, but I'm passing for now.
So, I'm back looking...
I really like an '88 black/black coupe that popped up on PP yesterday.
(http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...1-carrera.html)
It has 120k, current owner has had it 5.5 years (at about 2k miles/year). The two concerns I have are: he stores it outside, and is 155 a good compression on a 3.2? (I will have compression and leakdown tests performed at the PPI.) Owner has all records. I searched his posts on PP and found that he bought it for 18.5 and put the wheels on after buying it (I need to check on whether they are real Fuchs). He has also done most (all?) of the work himself.
I'm also considering this '86 white/black with sport seats and LSD.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
This car has all records as well.
The black '88 excites me more than the white '86, and it has the advantage of shoulder belts in back (so I won't have to retrofit for my daughter), and the G50 (though I wouldn't mind a 915--this isn't the determining factor.)
Any thoughts about these two cars, especially the black '88?
Thanks guys,
David
So, I'm back looking...
I really like an '88 black/black coupe that popped up on PP yesterday.
(http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...1-carrera.html)
It has 120k, current owner has had it 5.5 years (at about 2k miles/year). The two concerns I have are: he stores it outside, and is 155 a good compression on a 3.2? (I will have compression and leakdown tests performed at the PPI.) Owner has all records. I searched his posts on PP and found that he bought it for 18.5 and put the wheels on after buying it (I need to check on whether they are real Fuchs). He has also done most (all?) of the work himself.
I'm also considering this '86 white/black with sport seats and LSD.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
This car has all records as well.
The black '88 excites me more than the white '86, and it has the advantage of shoulder belts in back (so I won't have to retrofit for my daughter), and the G50 (though I wouldn't mind a 915--this isn't the determining factor.)
Any thoughts about these two cars, especially the black '88?
Thanks guys,
David
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I like them both but there is nothing special about either one and I would not pay the offered price for either even if the PPI was excellent. If you held ai gun to my head I would chose the black one mostly for the g-50 and wider fuchs plus the other small updates for the MY. I also like that the blakc one is on Pelican and my first impression is the owner actually cared for the car.
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I'm going to talk to both owners again today. I'm still worried about the condition of the paint/body on the black '88 since it has sat outside for 5 years. And I just need more details about the maintenance and care history of the white '86.
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I've seen the black one on a few fun-runs, in fact we live in the same town. Good luck with the search, white cars hide dirt, black cars luv to show every spec of dirt. 
..but look so so good when clean!
..but look so so good when clean!
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Trinitony--I agree, black cars look great when clean (but, as Ed says, a PITA to keep that way!), and this one looks sharp in the photos. Since you've seen this car in person, do you have any insights into its condition, care, etc.?
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My DD is black and what a pain to keep clean especially in the spring with all the pollen. Then it takes on a yellowish hue...
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I'm stilling focusing on these two cars, and will speak to the owner of the white one again tomorrow to get a better idea of its history and maintenance. (One oddity with this one is that the owner is having "his friend" sell it for him--turns out the friend is a used car dealer. Seems worrisome.)
The big question I have now is this: would you buy a car that has been stored outside in D.C. for five years? The black one has been. Although I have scoured the 100 high resolution pics he posted for defects, it seems to be in good condition. It has the usual stone chips, but overall is the paint is good. Underneath it looks clean, but all of the nuts and bolts are fairly corroded. I'm not looking for a concours car, so maybe this isn't a problem. What do you all think? I'm about to commit to a PPI tomorrow, so any feedback would be helpful.
Thanks all,
David
The big question I have now is this: would you buy a car that has been stored outside in D.C. for five years? The black one has been. Although I have scoured the 100 high resolution pics he posted for defects, it seems to be in good condition. It has the usual stone chips, but overall is the paint is good. Underneath it looks clean, but all of the nuts and bolts are fairly corroded. I'm not looking for a concours car, so maybe this isn't a problem. What do you all think? I'm about to commit to a PPI tomorrow, so any feedback would be helpful.
Thanks all,
David
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From your comments, I suspect you should look at the black car in person before making a final decision. The fact that it was outside for five years isn't reason enough to walk away. It is reason enough to investigate the car in person. At the end of the day, you have to live with your decision.
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[QUOTE=dsowen;7714481]I'm stilling focusing on these two cars, and will speak to the owner of the white one again tomorrow to get a better idea of its history and maintenance. (One oddity with this one is that the owner is having "his friend" sell it for him--turns out the friend is a used car dealer. Seems worrisome.)
I know this is cynical, but I generally walk away from any car that is being sold "for a friend". I take it as meaning that there is something about to go wrong and the seller wants to be able to claim ignorance. Ranks right up there with "unmolested" on my suspicion-meter.
I know this is cynical, but I generally walk away from any car that is being sold "for a friend". I take it as meaning that there is something about to go wrong and the seller wants to be able to claim ignorance. Ranks right up there with "unmolested" on my suspicion-meter.
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Gary--I agree it needs to be inspected in person. However, I'm a 9 hour drive away. My plan was to have a PPI, then fly in, inspect, and either walk or conclude the deal. Admittedly, it would be hard to walk at the point.
Ed--I think you're right. Although I can't pinpoint significant weathering damage, it has to be there. I know from experience how sun, rain, snow and pollution can do to a car sitting outside, even if well cared for.
Ed--I think you're right. Although I can't pinpoint significant weathering damage, it has to be there. I know from experience how sun, rain, snow and pollution can do to a car sitting outside, even if well cared for.