Another junk 968 on Ebay
12-13-2010, 11:32 PM
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Another junk 968 on Ebay
What is this one going to go for? Looks like it would make someone a great starter track car.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...fCarsQ5fTrucks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...fCarsQ5fTrucks
12-14-2010, 01:29 AM
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would be a nice car to restore. it looks mostly complete and fairly solid and with some time and effort, would be a nice all around car.
12-14-2010, 07:17 AM
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That's not junk at all. Well, it could have some major mechanical issues and then I guess it would be junk. But it seems like a very nice example to start with for some restoring.
12-14-2010, 08:27 AM
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good candidate for track use, but the previously posted 5K+ price is a little steep for a tip in this condition... but I could be wrong..
OK, maybe the hood, roof, and hatch are OK, but virtually every other panel needs work....
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12-14-2010, 10:00 AM
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You are right.. it is a 6speed... even then it is a little pricey for the condition IMHO.. but then I stuck to my $3300 price cap when looking for a 951... and have been hapy with it since, as I feel I got the BEST $3300 951 out there...
There seems to have been a bunch of sadly maintained 968s for sale lately... I have lost track, but did remember the craptastic body on this one, down to the missing drivers door handle!
There seems to have been a bunch of sadly maintained 968s for sale lately... I have lost track, but did remember the craptastic body on this one, down to the missing drivers door handle!
12-14-2010, 10:52 AM
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I'm afraid these types of deals will be more and more common. Especially in areas that have emissions testing that doesn't have a grandfathering clause. Lots of nice cars around for sale that are not worth fixing these days.
From a dollar perspective, it doesn't make much sense to spend $10K to fix a car you spent $5k on for it to be worth $10k. Before you argue what a 968 can fetch, what will one with little or no history fetch? and if you buy it and have it professionally serviced at a Porsche authorized centre, you can then predict to spend more than $10k to bring it back to excellent condition just so you can have paperwork to try and get $10k plus.
Unfortunately you can spend 10-20K on these cars pretty easily. Yes you can do this yourself if you have reasonable skills/tools/time/place and save some serious coin, but that will only increase its value to a certain point. (would you trust a PO that he did a good job on his own timing belt no matter how recent?) Only an enthusiast should purchase a car like this. Someone that is not as interested in the costs, but more interested in the adventure of owning a classic sports car that they have always wanted.
Me. I don't have time for another "adventure" car, so a car like this for me would spell big $ to have someone prep the car for me.
I do see potential though, especially if someone has the right skills!
From a dollar perspective, it doesn't make much sense to spend $10K to fix a car you spent $5k on for it to be worth $10k. Before you argue what a 968 can fetch, what will one with little or no history fetch? and if you buy it and have it professionally serviced at a Porsche authorized centre, you can then predict to spend more than $10k to bring it back to excellent condition just so you can have paperwork to try and get $10k plus.
Unfortunately you can spend 10-20K on these cars pretty easily. Yes you can do this yourself if you have reasonable skills/tools/time/place and save some serious coin, but that will only increase its value to a certain point. (would you trust a PO that he did a good job on his own timing belt no matter how recent?) Only an enthusiast should purchase a car like this. Someone that is not as interested in the costs, but more interested in the adventure of owning a classic sports car that they have always wanted.
Me. I don't have time for another "adventure" car, so a car like this for me would spell big $ to have someone prep the car for me.
I do see potential though, especially if someone has the right skills!
12-14-2010, 12:29 PM
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I went there expecting something that could be made better...but honestly, that car needs almost every panel replaced or repaired. The interior sucks, and i bet the dash is bubbled and cracked all over.
It's worth more as an engine and transaxle.
It's worth more as an engine and transaxle.
12-14-2010, 12:37 PM
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Unless 968's double in price over the next few years, I doubt that car will ever see the road again. Seems like the owner realizes that so he is advertising it as a great track car. It is just not worth fixing with the high price of 968 parts. I just hope it gets turned into a track car to give it a little more life.
12-14-2010, 06:56 PM
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I hate seeing so many trashed 968's. There weren't all that many to start with so the more that get ruined the more the price of a good one will go up. And I don't know about you guys but I like that 944's/968's aren't that expensive and I'd hate to see them gain too much value. That may sound weird but I think the low price is good for these cars cause it makes them less serious and more obtainable.
12-14-2010, 11:35 PM
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we've seen 968s with near perfect paint and bodies sell for about $ 9,000....
this will cost how many $ 1000's to get the issues resolved, body prepped and a crass respray ?
Cars.
this will cost how many $ 1000's to get the issues resolved, body prepped and a crass respray ?
Cars.