eflight

I found this 85 911 targa over at PP. The car price seems to good to be true.
I just started looking but this one appears to be a great deal, Do I jump on it or keep looking for a newer / better car? Opinions

And if its a deal of the century please dont steal it from me

Car is listed at

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...8-500-obo.html

FS: 85 Carrera Targa - 134K Miles / $8,500 OBO

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$8,500.00
AS-IS / WHERE IS / NO WARRANTY Expressed or Implied
Car is located 25 minutes west of Boston Massachusetts in zip code 01721

Basic Stats:
• 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera
• Targa body style (removable top)
• 3.2 Liter, 6 Cylinder Motor, 915 Transmission (5 speed)
• Approximately 143,700 Miles
• Black Exterior, Tan Leather Interior

Non-Stock Items:
• Momo Steering Wheel and Momo Shift ****
• Monty M42 75mm Dual outlet exhaust
• Replacement Stereo Head Unit with AM/FM /CD/iPod Interface and removable face plate
• Targa chassis stiffening bars installed
• Rear window tinted

Recent Maintenance:
• New Battery (2010)
• New Alternator w/ voltage regulator (2008)
• New Air Filter (2008)
• Oil & Filter Change (2008)
• New steering Column Bushing (2008)
• New dash Instrument light bulbs (2008)
• New windshield wiper blades (2008)
• New fog light glass lenses (2006)
• New windshield washer fluid pump (2006)
• New clutch (2004 – approximately 4,000 miles ago)

Known short comings:
• Front driver’s side (left) side marker light
• Rust @ passenger’s side (right) door jamb
• Stone chips in front bumper and hood
• Targa top and seals need R&R
• AC system needs R&R
• Headlight washer supply tube is cut
• Oil level gauge is not working
• Typical 911 oil drips present (may need top end job –est. $3-4K)


Garage kept, clean, daily driver (May – Oct. Approx. 1,000 Miles / year ) until last year.
I have owned car since August 2005 (5 years).
This car is exempt from emissions inspection but passed until final year it was needed
Car Fax report shows several car relocations but no accidents
Some records from previous owners available together with my records
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eflight

Took a look at the car, looks like a good car for the money.

Unfortunatly my head hits the roof, so its just too small for me

Daniel Dudley

Does not mention if the valves have ever been adjusted, but this could be a steal.

However, when he says it may need a top end job, he means that it needs a top end job, and it may need more.

smshirk

++1

GothingNC

It is a tough market for sellers now.

Two of my Neighbor's have been trying to sell their houses since January, neither of them had one showing and are willing to take a loss.

I am thinking about picking up a used Mini Cooper to replace my VW GLI and I found an 05 MCS with 75k for $8,000 and an 04 MCS for $6,500 at dealers.

Earlier this year asking prices for both were around $12k

John

TT Oversteer

Has rust, needs a new Targa top and most likely a top end overhaul. That's easily $10 to 15K in repairs which would put the price of ownership above what you could buy a nice one for right now. Price sounds about right.

Ed Hughes

If there is rust showing, who knows how much there is? A rusty '85 would be a big red flag for me.

I also think the Tagas are worth less than the Targas-lol.

smshirk

The housing market in ATL is in the pits. We just bought a 3 BR 2BA 1900 SF house on an acre lot for my mother 'n law for $73.5K. It is .5 mile from my house and is in a good neighborhood, but not a subdivision. We looked at some that were around 60 to 65k in like neighborhoods but needing more fix-up work. This one needs carpet and cabinet doors and some clean up. The house sold for 190k the last time it sold.

UberXY

For what this car is eventually going to cost, you could find a much nicer one with 1/3 the mileage.

Arctic1

+1

$8500 looks good on the surface, but if one has to put in the $$$ to get it to good quality then may as well buy good quality to start with.

jb

talane

You'll spend more in the long run. Someone on here told me a while ago to spend the money up front getting one in good order. Otherwise, you'll end up spending more getting it in good order.

Ed is right, that rust is a red flag. This one looks like it spent most of the time outside. However, if you have the time and know how it might not be a big deal to you.

Jay Gratton

I agree, keep looking. But if you can do the work yourself and enjoy that sort of thing then go for it.

Slimwear

I think its worth a good look over.

I bought mine last year at this time for $9k(ish) and I knew going in that it needed a top. The cost of the repair to the top was $1300 and it looks brand new. Mine didn't need top end work so that is a major consideration. I think it's worth a little deeper examination and consideration. It's a good price but not entirely out of line with what I would expect if it needs a bunch of work.

Besides, I large part of the fun of buying is the shopping you get to do along the way. Find the car that speaks to you and don't look back.

Emery

Jay Gratton

Oh yeah, it never hurts to look. How much oil does it leal/burn? What are the leak down numbers on it?

james brown

1. It's a targa 2. Every 78-89 will cost you $20,000 no matter what you paid for it.