1992 968 Cabriolet for sale
11-23-2003, 02:05 AM
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Originally posted by 944S2NUT
Hey Randy_J should have held out for this 6spd monster!
Hey Randy_J should have held out for this 6spd monster!
BTW, with all the cheap 97 Boxsters on the market, the 968's Cab prices are bound to suffer a bit unless someone is looking for one specifically. I mean $16-17K US for 6 cyl ragtops are popping up all the time now.
11-23-2003, 03:08 AM
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Good price, nice car.
On the possible need for a front seal, it is very common for the power steering reserviour to drip fluid from the hoses on the bottom. The hoses are attached with clamps that loosen over time. It might be worth checking those clamps to see if there is fluid leakage under the hoses and if tightening the clamps can stop the dripping.
I found power steering fluid leaking on mine a few weaks ago, tighened the clamps and no drips since.
As a point of reference I purchased a 94 968 Cab 6Spd Mid Blue / Cashmere with 53k miles and needing a T-Belt change for $20k in May, had your Dads car been available then I would have gladly paid the $2.5k extra for the lower mileage and completed T-Belt service.
On the possible need for a front seal, it is very common for the power steering reserviour to drip fluid from the hoses on the bottom. The hoses are attached with clamps that loosen over time. It might be worth checking those clamps to see if there is fluid leakage under the hoses and if tightening the clamps can stop the dripping.
I found power steering fluid leaking on mine a few weaks ago, tighened the clamps and no drips since.
As a point of reference I purchased a 94 968 Cab 6Spd Mid Blue / Cashmere with 53k miles and needing a T-Belt change for $20k in May, had your Dads car been available then I would have gladly paid the $2.5k extra for the lower mileage and completed T-Belt service.
11-23-2003, 03:12 AM
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RE the Boxster discussion. There are so many Boxters out there that I believe their value will continue to drop quickly as it has done so far. Over at 968.net we have been seeming some purchase prices going up. I dont think its happened yet, but at some point the limited supply of the 968 is likely to send prices going up. It is a beautiful, desireable, affordable Porshce. Many current owners are unlikely to sell cheap and as the numbers continue to decrease and the owners become collectors I hope the prices will go up.
There were more Ferrari 355s produced than 968s!
There were more Ferrari 355s produced than 968s!
11-23-2003, 03:25 AM
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Originally posted by BruceWard
.....at some point the limited supply of the 968 is likely to send prices going up. It is a beautiful, desireable, affordable Porshce. Many current owners are unlikely to sell cheap and as the numbers continue to decrease and the owners become collectors I hope the prices will go up.
There were more Ferrari 355s produced than 968s!
.....at some point the limited supply of the 968 is likely to send prices going up. It is a beautiful, desireable, affordable Porshce. Many current owners are unlikely to sell cheap and as the numbers continue to decrease and the owners become collectors I hope the prices will go up.
There were more Ferrari 355s produced than 968s!
11-23-2003, 11:36 AM
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Only thing I would do to the U.S. spec 968 cabs is retrofit the 2+2 seating. IMHO the straight two-seater a la Boxster configuration is too much of a sacrifice in practicality from the 968 coupe.
11-24-2003, 12:15 AM
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Originally posted by Luis de Prat
Only thing I would do to the U.S. spec 968 cabs is retrofit the 2+2 seating. IMHO the straight two-seater a la Boxster configuration is too much of a sacrifice in practicality from the 968 coupe.
Only thing I would do to the U.S. spec 968 cabs is retrofit the 2+2 seating. IMHO the straight two-seater a la Boxster configuration is too much of a sacrifice in practicality from the 968 coupe.
11-24-2003, 12:45 AM
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Yep, conversely IIRC Damian wanted the emergency seating space, cramped as it may be, and did the 2+2 retrofit. 
So, I take it the Canadian cars were Euro spec?
So, I take it the Canadian cars were Euro spec?
11-24-2003, 12:55 AM
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Originally posted by Luis de Prat
Yep, conversely IIRC Damian wanted the emergency seating space, cramped as it may be, and did the 2+2 retrofit.
So, I take it the Canadian cars were Euro spec?
Yep, conversely IIRC Damian wanted the emergency seating space, cramped as it may be, and did the 2+2 retrofit.
So, I take it the Canadian cars were Euro spec?