GolfTango3

So, I've got the new car bug but the fever is telling me to get a classic, air cooled beast. Specifically, I am wanting a late-1980's Guards Red, 930 cabriolet. I like the notion of the 1989 to get the 5 speed.

My first Pcar was a 996.2 C4 Cabriolet, and ever since we traded it for my wife's truck, I have lamented not having an open top adventure vehicle. She drove the C4 as her daily for a while, but IMS failure fears and her very long commute ended that dream.

My birthday just passed and she asked what I wanted, so I whipped out eBay and showed her a few I was looking at. I suspected she was going to freak out. Surprisingly, she missed convertible-ing also and was all over the idea. So here we are.

I've found a few, but I am having a hard time getting my head around the asking prices for these things. Also, I have never bought a car out of town before.

Long story short, just polling the audience for any advice. If you are in the Louisville area, I'll buy you a beer and trade test drives with my GT3. Beer after test drives*.

eBay - $55K - 1987

eBay - 1989 - $80K

Autotrader - 1989 - $48K

Igooz

Bobby,
Your thread is ON TIME!!!! I just drove my 930 for around 50 miles and I was going to start a "wow" thread! The sensation, the looks, the feel is real and not sterilized! I had not owned an air cooled pcar since the late 90's ('91 964 Turbo)...These cars are just AWESOME!!! (I am now thinking about picking up an additional 964 Turbo as they are an investment! IMO...)

I looked for a few years until I found a really nice 2-owner car with history, etc. Take your time, get the cleanest that you can get and enjoy and the prices are FOR SURE going up!

The 997s are both parked now! And the 997TT is looking very very vulnerable these days although after 6 years of service I do feel some loyalty to it!

Not in Louisville...GOOD LUCK!

GolfTango3

See, this is what I'm talking about. I have this notion that the 930 is going to be a refreshing and authentic Porsche experience. Don't get me wrong, I love the GT3 and will keep that for the track and when I want high speed precision to the grocery store and back.

So, what is the authority on valuations here? I am seeing prices ranging wildly. I want to buy the right car, and I know that represents an investment, but at the same time, I want to feel like I get a fair deal on it.

speednme

The one on Autotrader sounds like a fantastic deal...If it were me I pursue that one. It desrves a closer look. then I would move to the 87. The next 89 is a bit high.

GolfTango3

10-4. I shot an email to the Autotrader dude.

I worry about that Deutschland sticker on the back though. That is right on the paint. That can't be good.

speednme

apply a little heat with a hairdyer..should come off with no problem.

handdoc

sloan has an 87 turbo slant cab thats a nice car...

Igooz

I am no authority...but I would say that for a nice car plan on spending $40K - $50K not counting show cars that are never driven or the '89 MY that are fetching more due to the 5-speed. And yes, the prices are all over the place and the "stories" are all over the place. Get a nice one as you may choose to keep it for a long time...but prices are all creeping up!

Fall/Winter is right around the corner, so there maybe some "seasonal" deals...

WPOZZZ

There's something strange with that Autotrader car. The car is listed as a 911 cab, not turbo. The price is rather low for a 89 turbo cab. He has those brake disc plates on it to keep dirt off the rim, but it doesn't allow as much airflow to the brakes. There is an antenna on the left fender. It could be for an alarm or cell phone, but most cell antennas were glued to the glass or installed on the rear decklid for a cab fitment.

It may be a turbo look cab, or a conversion. If it is a turbo look, you need to check for the turbo rear trailing arms and the turbo brakes.

GolfTango3

I think that one on Autotrader is the same one as this one

Same antenna, same dust covers in the wheels and same mileage. Looks like those guys got it for $48K or less and are flipping it on eBay for $80K.

That's a sweet business to be in.

Igooz

...you will find another one.
But if it really was a nice '89 Turbo, the asking price of $48K is what I call a 2007 level pricing...

87turbo911

Did you happen to notice that a lot of the paperwork included on the eBay ad (for the NJ dealer) is from Maryland (Silver Spring and Annapolis)- which is where the Autotrader car is located? Is there a posting date for the Autotrader one?

GolfTango3

Still on the hunt.

If I make an offer to the eBay guy on the '87 what is a reasonable offer?

speednme

$45-49k if all passes a ppi would be IMO a fair deal.

The Baron

Well Bobby..........After all this talk, did ya' buy one yet ?

It's been a month ........that's a long time to have an itch ! ! ! !