I came across an opportunity to purchase an inexpensive (1K), high mileage 951. The engine and body have a tad bit over 200K however the body is clean. No dents or accidents, some clear coat peeling and no rust.

The interior is in great shape, no rips on the seat and clean. It runs and is driveable but how long before a snapped TB, which would be my first job to tackle.

My objective would be to make it a street/track car to be driven and I would do all the wrenching myself.

opinions appreciated....

BTW off the bat i am budgeting for top end and trans rebuild.

 

My opinion is to jump! For 1k it is very hard to go wrong with a turbo. If anything terminal happens you will double your investment parting. If it runs now, do the water pump and timing belt and have fun. My opinion.

 

^^^^^

What he said.

 

Indeed. Even if it takes $5k of work/parts, it's still a bargain!

 

It's a good deal -- but only if have the time, storage space, and wrenching ability to tackle the upkeep. If you need to send jobs out to a mechanic, then forget it....

 

Could you sell it to me for cheap in the summer? Holy Crikey!

GO FOR EEET!

 

You cannot go wrong for 1K

 

ditto.

 

Don't buy it!

But do send me the guy's phone number!

J/k, if you bought it today, got bored of it tomorrow, you could easily sell it for $1,500 tomorrow (covering taxes and whatnot). Good find.

 

thanx, for all the feedback

 

If you dont want it I do.

 

When you think about all the other things a grand buys, how can you go wrong? (I just bought 4 hoosiers for that price...)

 

This is something that if you would not like I would appreciate the lead.

See this post. https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/329404-should-i-consider-this-944-a.html

I am looking for something that runs and has a solid body for myself and son to work on as a hobby.

 

let me know if it doesnt fall through cuz Im interested.

 

It might be a good deal if you want to part it. Otherwise, few things are more expensive than a cheap Porsche. Take the time to get it checked out before you buy.