Price Check: 90 944s2 cab with 60k
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Price Check: 90 944s2 cab with 60k
Hi there, I need some help determing the value on a clean 1990 944s2 cab, triple black, with 64,000 miles, and has had the 60k service completed. (also has newer top, and fresh tires)
is the 60k service the one that replaces the timing belt?
any tips on what to look for? (I'm thinking of buying)
is the 60k service the one that replaces the timing belt?
any tips on what to look for? (I'm thinking of buying)
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from what I have seen around if the car is well documented and up to date with all service (Belts, Water Pump and tensioner) then around 9k - 10k would be worth it.
If you have to put 2k in the day you purchase (like mine) then $7500 or so.
Not sure what is in the 60k service. If the belts have not been done even if they are not due mileage wise they need to be done age wise.
If you have to put 2k in the day you purchase (like mine) then $7500 or so.
Not sure what is in the 60k service. If the belts have not been done even if they are not due mileage wise they need to be done age wise.
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Agree with mhr. $9k ish if belts / rollers , water pump etc. are already done and is REAL good shape.
Does he have all the documentation and service receipts? Get a pre-purchase inspection!
Does he have all the documentation and service receipts? Get a pre-purchase inspection!
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thanks guys, I have not seen the car, but spoke to owner last night... he said he's owned it 2 yrs, and only put 2000 miles on it, and did the 60k service from a known local shop (I trust).
I'll probably see the car on wed or thursday...
he's asking 13k, so we'll see on the price...
I've looked at a few 968 cabs, but this will be the 1st 944cab I've looked at....
The s2 is a 2.7 ltr, vs 2.5 for the normal 944, right? any other changes for S2's?
I'll probably see the car on wed or thursday...
he's asking 13k, so we'll see on the price...
I've looked at a few 968 cabs, but this will be the 1st 944cab I've looked at....
The s2 is a 2.7 ltr, vs 2.5 for the normal 944, right? any other changes for S2's?
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944 s2 is 3.0 L about 200hp. 968 is 3.0 L as well but has some more advanced technology in the engine MAF vs AFM and the head is different. Worth about and extra 35HP.
I personally prefer the look of the 944 cab vs the 968 but that is a matter of taste.
I personally prefer the look of the 944 cab vs the 968 but that is a matter of taste.
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I also prefer the late 944's design to the 968's, but again, that's just personal preference. For the record, I had the same mindset before I bought my S2. But no doubt that the 968 is a superior car performance wise.
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do you think the 944s2 cab parts would be easier to find than a 968?
and can I start swapping 968 parts if needed? will the 6 speed box fit in a S2 ?
I know a shop that does LS2 small block swaps on 968's
and can I start swapping 968 parts if needed? will the 6 speed box fit in a S2 ?
I know a shop that does LS2 small block swaps on 968's
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Correct. Approximately 208hp, and I agree with you as far as the looks go. I also prefer the late 944's design to the 968's, but that's just personal preference. For the record, I had the same mindset before I bought my S2. But in other light, no doubt that the 968 is a superior car performance wise.
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I have a early 911 track car, so this car would really be a Sunday driver, but I'd probably get a roll bar built so I could track it on occasion. mostly I'm looking for a cab.. for touring... This one popped up on CL, and looks like its got potential.
I've driven 2) 968s' but its been too long to compare. to a 944. I've also driven some 951's and na 44's on track. (DE instr.)
what about parts on the 44cab to a 968 cab?
I figure there are more 944's for parts, than 968's, so should be cheaper for steering racks, suspension components, (take off parts), etc. or am I dreaming?
I've driven 2) 968s' but its been too long to compare. to a 944. I've also driven some 951's and na 44's on track. (DE instr.)
what about parts on the 44cab to a 968 cab?
I figure there are more 944's for parts, than 968's, so should be cheaper for steering racks, suspension components, (take off parts), etc. or am I dreaming?
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My experience so far (s2 cab owner since December) is that it is easy enough to get parts. Majority of parts from any S2 work and I find it is quite easy to work on especially considering it is the first car I have worked on.
Re the extra power and gear in the 968 it would be nice to have, but I bought the car for a roof down fun to drive cruiser not tire melting so the style was important to me. To each his own it all good!
Re the extra power and gear in the 968 it would be nice to have, but I bought the car for a roof down fun to drive cruiser not tire melting so the style was important to me. To each his own it all good!
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thanks guys, I have not seen the car, but spoke to owner last night... he said he's owned it 2 yrs, and only put 2000 miles on it, and did the 60k service from a known local shop (I trust).
I'll probably see the car on wed or thursday...
he's asking 13k, so we'll see on the price...
I've looked at a few 968 cabs, but this will be the 1st 944cab I've looked at....
The s2 is a 2.7 ltr, vs 2.5 for the normal 944, right? any other changes for S2's?
I'll probably see the car on wed or thursday...
he's asking 13k, so we'll see on the price...
I've looked at a few 968 cabs, but this will be the 1st 944cab I've looked at....
The s2 is a 2.7 ltr, vs 2.5 for the normal 944, right? any other changes for S2's?
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I'd take a clean, well maintained S2 over a beater 968. The S2 gives you about 85 percent of the driving experience of a 968 cab at about 60 percent of the cost. Put on 968 door handles and mirrors, pop on some Cup 1 or 2's and you're home free.
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My experience so far (s2 cab owner since December) is that it is easy enough to get parts. Majority of parts from any S2 work and I find it is quite easy to work on especially considering it is the first car I have worked on.
Re the extra power and gear in the 968 it would be nice to have, but I bought the car for a roof down fun to drive cruiser not tire melting so the style was important to me. To each his own it all good!
Re the extra power and gear in the 968 it would be nice to have, but I bought the car for a roof down fun to drive cruiser not tire melting so the style was important to me. To each his own it all good!
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owner says its had the top replaced. and it sounds clean... but you never really know till you see it...
more than once the car sounded great on the phone... then turned out to be a total beater... lol.
more than once the car sounded great on the phone... then turned out to be a total beater... lol.