Please see my Rennlist ad #32911 if you are interested. Here is a link to pictures:<a href="http://www.wiredvoter.com/porsche" target="_blank">Porsche for sale</a>

 

Probably not the best time to advertise a 944S for sale...lol

 

Ya - at least wait till tomorrow


944S Boyeee

 

I thought of that, but I just got the pics posted and couldn't wait. Contrary to popular belief not all 944S' are destined for disaster. They just take a lot of maintainance.
I feel bad for you 944SBoyee, but boy you're taking it like a champ. I wish I had your attitude. If that happened to me I wouldn't take it so well.

 

The only reason I'm not taking a huge fit is cause I saved the couple of grand up, just incase. Mind you - that money was going to go towards a Supercharger - but not anymore I guess.

I thought all S models were fine also. Mine was low Klms, and just had the belts, etc done a while ago - no dash cracks......seemed perfect. I will find out tomorrow what actually happened, so I can't comment on the S model right now.

I won't sleep much tonite - I'll tell ya's that much!!

944S Boyeee

 

Have your cam chain rails been done? Just wondering...

Sorry about your misfortune, Boyee. I was able to found a new S head a few years ago in Montreal.

 

I was gonna do the plastic rails a while back, but opted to wait for the entire assembly.....I didn't get a chance to do that, obviously.

Peckster - how much did you pay for the new head (I'm guessing you paid in Canadian dollars) and why did you need it???


944S Boyeee

 

$1,200 Canadian, several years ago, with valves and lifters that were in OK shape. I found it on the internet somewhere. I think I left a parts wanted message or something back in the days of Porschelist (sorry for saying the P word, hope I don't ge sued.)

I needed it because I had worn lifter bores. I traded the old one for a set of chips for my new car last year. It was noisy, but it still worked at least. Just sold the left-over lifters on ebay for $20.

I saw one for sale somewhere recently, maybe in the classifieds here? It was lots.

 

Only $1200 Canadian??

Now I feel better. At least I know that an S head CAN be found cheap or expensive. If I need one - I'll find a cheap one.....I know I will.

Boyeee

 

Good, cheap and fast. Pick any two.

Ryan@usaimage.com This guy had one for $2,000 US I think, although it could be an old ad. If you need one, post a bunch of wanted ads and take your time. It is always cheaper if they come to you.

 

I sold my 944S Friday and am left feeling a little empty. It was a love/hate relationship but I already miss it.
I learned a lot of great information from this board and "met" some really great people to boot. Thanks and good luck to all of you!

 

how much ya get for it?

 

Sorry for the delayed response- I've peen out of pocket. I got $7,300 from the first guy to drive it. I had about 20 calls in the first 3 days of posting it on AutoTrader and in the local paper. I probably could have gottten more, but hind sight is 20/20. I'm happy enough with the price.

 

Not a bad price for an "S".

I paid $11,000 ($6000 American) Canadian for mine. It has the same miles as the one in this thread and is just as pretty - but with no dash cracks.

Once I put on new belts, valves/seals/springs/seats, Idle Stabilizer Valve, Head Gasket kit and various other gaskets/seals - I should be able to sell it for $7500-8000 American, no? That would be around $15,000-16,000 Canadian - so the money I'm spending recently may be re-couped in the long run.

I'm not selling though - not for a few years or until I find that perfect Turbo.

944S Boyeee

 

It sounds to me like $8000 US is about the right price for your car. I think I could have sold mine for that much if I was patient.
Good luck with your car!