Bought an 86 Turbo with just over 700 miles
08-31-2018, 07:58 PM
#19
That is a very valuable collector's piece. A 1989 Turbo with 8,400 miles just sold for over $72k at Monterey last week. The later cars' specs might help the value a tad, but the simplicity of the first year and the incredibly low miles would make me think this car is significantly more valuable. If your car is untouched as delivered from the factory, it is a priceless reference point for originality, which will hopefully be fully documented if/as maintenance is done, and honestly it belongs in a museum (maybe Porsche's own). Not sure what your plans are for the car, but I'd encourage you to do plenty of homework before deciding what to do with it, and certainly before removing a single bolt. Sorry to sound preachy, but holy moly what a car! Nice buy. 
Edit: just noticed your caption about driving it two hours in the heat. Be very aware that the motor is an interference motor, meaning the valves will hit the pistons if the timing belt breaks. Your timing belt is nearly 30 years past its approved service life if original, so if the belt hasn't been changed in the last few years, you seriously should not run the motor until changing the belt. And if you plan to drive this car (boo!) be sure to change the tires. 32 year old tires are like ice skates, especially when wet (ask me how I know).
Edit: just noticed your caption about driving it two hours in the heat. Be very aware that the motor is an interference motor, meaning the valves will hit the pistons if the timing belt breaks. Your timing belt is nearly 30 years past its approved service life if original, so if the belt hasn't been changed in the last few years, you seriously should not run the motor until changing the belt. And if you plan to drive this car (boo!) be sure to change the tires. 32 year old tires are like ice skates, especially when wet (ask me how I know).
My plans: Treat it like my other cars. Take care of it, drive it under 1000 miles a year, watch where I park it, etc.
I love the car. It's essentially new and drives new. I have a great respect for Porsche the company and what they have created. I have been a Porsche owner for 30 years.
If Porsche wants it for their museum (which I have been to) well it will cost them a 6 figure sum and a polo shirt. That would be cool.
08-31-2018, 11:01 PM
#20
Three Wheelin'
That is beyond ridiculous. How would one verify the mileage on such an example? And since this is the internet and I have no shame, please tell us what you paid? The 944 market must know.
08-31-2018, 11:03 PM
#21
09-02-2018, 03:06 PM
#22
If it looks that clean, who cares.
09-02-2018, 04:44 PM
#24
Rennlist Member
I appreciate your comments and concerns. The owner had $5k of work done (mostly labor) before putting the car up for sale. I wish I had the original windshield washer pump because they replaced it but belts, tires, etc were done before I drove it home.
My plans: Treat it like my other cars. Take care of it, drive it under 1000 miles a year, watch where I park it, etc.
I love the car. It's essentially new and drives new. I have a great respect for Porsche the company and what they have created. I have been a Porsche owner for 30 years.
If Porsche wants it for their museum (which I have been to) well it will cost them a 6 figure sum and a polo shirt. That would be cool.
My plans: Treat it like my other cars. Take care of it, drive it under 1000 miles a year, watch where I park it, etc.
I love the car. It's essentially new and drives new. I have a great respect for Porsche the company and what they have created. I have been a Porsche owner for 30 years.
If Porsche wants it for their museum (which I have been to) well it will cost them a 6 figure sum and a polo shirt. That would be cool.
Take a zillion detail pictures for us diehards!
09-02-2018, 06:19 PM
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09-02-2018, 06:20 PM
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09-02-2018, 06:21 PM
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