Perry 951

Well, the 951 has come alive. I have a few leaks here and there to work out, an alignment, then the trip back to Ohio. When I finally get it back here, I'll let you know all the details of the rebuild, suspension, and the mods!

Now, I love my 951 and will of course keep it. However, I have always liked the 968. I happen to know of a '91, Blue w Grey Leather, 70,000 miles, and I think it is an auto (shame, I'd like a 6 speed). The car has been sitting outside for 4 years, in the same spot, and I have been told that the interior is flawless, exterior is rough (straight but needs paint), and unknown condition on the driveline. I'll try to get more info. Seems like something that I could deal with. Hell, I just rebuilt the 951, why not start on a 968?

Question is - if you owned it, and obviously didn't care about it, how much would you let it go for? 3 grand, 10 grand, just a guestimate. I might just toss a little cash that way when I head back to get the 951. Thanks for the info.

Tabor

1. If it is in the US, it is at lest a MY1992.

2. Repainting it will depriciate it 10%.

3. I would pay no more than $5K for it. (if it runs and the drivetrain works.)

4. I would sell it after I was done and buy a 6 speed (the 968 Tip is worth more than the 968 6 speed).

pig4bill

A friend of mine bought a 928 that had been sitting for awhile and had very low miles. Within the next 6 months he had to replace almost every piece of rubber on the car, from seals to fuel lines to brake lines. The repairs eventually totalled more than the cost of the car. You should probably count on having to do the same, especially if it sat outside.

deni durrell

sometimes people *like* to put more money into a car than what it is worth (retail), esp. if they are going to keep it for a while. if the purchase + rebuild/repair is strictly for economic purposes, then obviously logic should dictate whether it is worth it or not. for me, the profit I get out the car it not finacial, it's purely from pleasure. if one can afford to do it, why not?

jim968

Trying to read someone's mind from a distance is not real easy, but here's a guess... It's likely that the reason it's been sitting for four years is that there's been a major mechanical failure that the owner didn't want to fix. Likely either a timing belt(big ouch!)or transmission related (Tiptronic or flex plate..same as 944 autos??? smaller ouch, maybe...). If it can't be started & driven, you're buying one heck of a pig in a poke; unless youn know the timing belt history, I'm not sure I'd _want_ to risk starting it.

In evaluating this car, remember that the 968-unique parts (head, tranny, etc.) are pricey, & harder to find used than 951 parts... there just aren't as many donor cars around.

But yeah, if you could rebuild a 951, you can do whatever it takes to revive a 968, unless it's maybe the Tip internals.

And congratulations, BTW, on getting the 951 up & going! As a New Age friend would gush, "Doesn't it make you feel so _empowered_!"
("Yeah, Babe, especially in 2nd gear!" )

Jim, gone to a meeting...