acorad

Hi all, I took a brief look at a 1981 (build date 12/80) 911 SC over the weekend.

I didn't take it to a mechanic nor did I have time to rally dig into it, but it's bone stock, 200K+ miles, a "rebuilt" engine (whatever that means) at about 125K miles, trans seems to shift OK, A/C seems OK, interior and exterior looks like they've both got 200K+ miles on them. Tires need to be replaced.

CA car and mechanically pretty well-maintained, I'm sure, as I know the owner very well.

I've got a '87 944 so I'm not really up on what 911 prices or mechanical warnings signs are...

I imagine I don't have enough info for a really accurate idea of value, but any ideas of a range of values for the car?

Thanks!

Makmov

10-11 maybe

acorad

Thanks Makmov, it's not a Targa, if that makes any difference.

Makmov

It does make a difference. Cabs and Targas bring less. Condition makes a bigger difference. Without seeing it and really going through it's good and bad points that is just a wild guess. Could be a 2K swing either way depending, but sounds like that is best case... depending on what you think a 200k body and interior is like.

How ratty is it? faded, scraded door dinged up with an interior that is need of replacing? could be a $7500 car.

I could have bought a 83 SC with 196K that was mechnically prestine but the body and interior was hammered for 10K a year ago.

MUSSBERGER

Since you're a 944 guy a cracked dash is not the norm.

acorad

Thanks Makmov. Paint (metallic brown) is flaking but not really too faded. Couple door dings here and there, but no major uh-ohs. Front driver's seat has a tear in it, and both fronts look pretty worn, but they're still serviceable. Dash cracks, iirc.

acorad

Ha!

Do you agree with the 10-11k estimate?

MUSSBERGER

I think high mile original California cars should be given a bit of slack because they are enjoyed all year round and for the most part not subject to the perils of the environment.

Still need more info.

Makmov

Agreed, it's life location does make a difference.

acorad

Yeah, that's what I thought. I think at least I have a ballpark number. Thanks!