haha, I like that first one in the list...


Q: Hi, Can you tell me when and why the speedometer was changed on this car? Thanks.
A: The Speedometer was never changed, the car has 9200 ORIGINAL MILES, This is TRUE MILEAGE, Thanks. Best regards, Michael

That car is a steal, but it will go way past where it is currently I think.

 

You can see in the pic of the engine bay that its in practically new condition. I have never seen a 944 restored to that condition. I've seen plenty of nice engine compartments, but not with the stickers and such still looking brand new.

 

Theres no way that anyone is going to pay what this guy wants. It'll end up like the kermit 928 as a museum piece. Nice though

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-...QQcmdZViewItem

Wow I didn't notice this one was an automatic. No wonder it only has 9200 miles.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29

OK so I am considering this car auction permitting. Lebanon PA, anyone know of a 944 specialist in this area who could perform a thorough PPI for me?

How much should I budget for the repairs (trans mount) he details? I would probably get the clear coat and small rust patch fixed as well. Belts probably need doing as well 20k on them.

With these repairs in mind, what is peoples best estimate on the value?

Thanks

 

I would just buy it as a project car.
Then take it to your own mechanic to do a PPI.
I actually really like it as-is and I would take it hands down if I had the cash.

 

If you pay a mechanic to do water pump and belts, it's going to be about $1200. Some documentation showing that the WP and belts actually had been changed would be worth a whole lot. Otherwise assumed they're still factory original and miracles have occurred for all of those miles.

I'm not sure I would dive into doing tranny mounts yet- I'm sure lots of other stuff will come up first.

That being said, I'd hit that. The miles do suck; at that point everything is starting to go.

 

With 168,000 I would imagine that this car's turbo would be in need of some work? What would indicate this? No idea about turbos.

 

It's up for sale again. http://snipurl.com/1v4ty

 

I've heard the factory turbo only lasts 100,000miles but I could be mistaken.
Does anyone have experiance with that?

 

They last longer. 147K on mine. It's coming out, but only because I have a bigger replacement. It's fine otherwise.

 

224,000 on mine. Still strong and reliable (touch wood!) -Regular, GOOD fresh oil (swepco every 3,000 miles WITHOUT FAIL since new in my case) has a lot to do with life expectancy.

Keith

 

Anyone know of anybody who could do a PPI on the car in the Lebanon, PA area? I don't want a mobile inspector to look at it as they probably dont have the necessary knowledge of these specific cars. The nearest dealer was asking crazy money $200 + bucks. I'd go to $100

Thanks

 

Porsche labor is 93 bucks an hour.
If you aren't willing to spend 200 to save 5k, then you should really start looking for a different brand of car. 200 is nothing! based on this car's condition, it's going to cost you 5k by the time it is solid anyway.
A stock engine rebuild is 5k plus on these cars. a clutch is 1200 minimum. etc. etc. The list of what may very well be wrong with this car is close to 10k if you add in paint, door and hatch seals, and all of the tiny crap that just wears out.
This car isn't going to be the bargain that it appears. BANK ON IT!

 

That's not crazy money.

$100? Good luck.