Kurt R

There's no such thing as a cheap Porsche. There - I said it, so it's out of the way. It's Sunday night, so I'm cruising eBay. There's a S2 cab near me, hit in the front.
eBay auction I have a parts car which I could source the hood and headlight mechanism. So I'd need a windshield, fenders, header panel and bumper cover. Looks like maybe one lens.
I should also assume it is time for belts, water pump, pad for the cam chain.
Does anyone know if an S2 takes the same radiator as an NA?
Given all that, and that they are asking $3995 on their web site so it will hopefully go for less, do you think it's worth it?

Darwantae951

WOW! I didn't know Porsche made a V-6 944! Jump on it! Jump on it!

Some people just don't have any clue....

-Darwin

pete944

The S2 does use a different radiator than an NA.

If you buy it and it doesn't work out, can I have dibs on the dash?

GlenL

I'm even closer and thought to put the whole fornt end from my '87 N/A on it. Heck, only youse guys would know the chin was incorrect.

With that much damage, it's hard to say what it's worth. A real gamble. If the frame is bent, then it should just be parted itself.

KLR

That car looks awfully beat to me. Filthy engine bay, crappy floor mats, cracked dash at the corner of the airbag and above the AC vents, oxidized wheels, yellowed stone guards, etc. And that's just what you can see in the small, grainy pictures. I couldn't tell for sure from the pictures whether the vacuum diagram sticker is on the passenger's wheel well, but it looks like it's missing to me, so you might guess that this car has been wrecked in the front before, as well. I think that you'd be into it for a mountain of dough and tons of time by the time you dealt with basic cosmetics (i.e., fixing the front, other minor stuff) and dealing with the deferred maintenance. Even if the car is basically sound, the odds are not strong that a car showing that kind of cosmetic neglect has good engine mounts, a good steering rack, working AC, good clutch, good CVs, etc., etc., etc. I'm not saying it would all be bad, but I bet that there's plenty lurking in there that's not worth dealing with.

Jfrahm

IMO you could easily put $3000 (and some sweat) into it and have a $6500 car when you are done.

Kurt R

Anyone able to run a carfax? WP0CB2944LN480558

Yes, I know, it looks like a mutt, but I just can't resist some strays.
I was thinking the same thing.

Jfrahm

Yeah but that is sort of a best case scenario. If your time is worth nothing you might break even.
-Joel.

xsboost90

really doesnt look that bad..alittle metal pulling, a hood and nose and headlight covers.. its an s2 not an s...duh, and six cyl..? The nose is prob salvagable.

Darwantae951

Hey, just ran a carfax. Car seems to have a salvage title. Send me an email or PM and I'll tell you more about it. In the mean time, good luck.

-Darwin

PorscheDoc

They are things such as a cheap porsche, but there is nothing more expensive than a cheap porsche.

Kurt R

PM Sent.

Darwantae951

Hey, didn't get it, send me an email at Busabkickinbutt@aol.com...I'll tell you more on what it told me.

-Darwin

Darwantae951

The salvage title was issued on 9/30/2004. Insurance said it was a Total Loss Accident, other than that, nothing else mentioned on the carfax, the miles were only reported once, back in 90 at 48 miles. Hope I was helpful, anything else you need, feel free to PM me again.

-Darwin

Kurt R

Morning bump - talk amongst yourselves.

Thanks for the carfax info Bonestock.