Shawn Stanford

Thanks in advance: http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/4017558069.html

My thoughts so far:

The price looks a little too good.

The contact info is the owner's boyfriend, who told me the owner won it in a divorce settlement. I contacted the owner (it took several tries), who told me (via text): "I will have the opportunity in the morning to obtain dealer information from my ex-husband...he's been traveling...so tomorrow I will have the info to provide to you and answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to call me tomorrow between 12 & 1."

Like I said, based on the pictures in the ad, the price looks low; like maybe 50% low. However, if she really won it from the ex- and just wants it gone enough to basically give it away, then I'll be happy to accomodate. In any case, I won't be meeting 'her' in a seedy part of town with a pocket full of cash...

Bilal928S4

Looks very nice. Make sure you get he maintenance records. Especially for the timing belt & water pump.
Good luck.

Shawn Stanford

Thanks, Bilal. My list of questions goes like this:

• What is the VIN?
• When were the timing belt & water pump last done?
• Who maintained it?

And the on to the PPI FAQ

The strut tower brace looks like it has a sticker. Does anyone recognize it?

FLYVMO

The strut tower brace has the "928 Specialist" sticker, so this would indicate it is their carbon fibre cross brace. I happen to have the same brace and have great experience with it. Most likely the stock brace was replaced (aluminum) because it bends fairly easily.

Cheers!
Carl

Shawn Stanford

Well, I'd call that a good indicator that the car has been well cared-for.

I hope this doesn't evaporate or turn out to be a scam...

linderpat

for that price, I wouldn't get too wrapped up with a ppi. It clearly looks like it was cared for at some basic level. The intake job would have likely included new rubber bits on top of the engine - anybody doing a nice job like that typically would do the other WYAIT stuff too. Just get it, to the TB/WP, and drive it. Can't go wrong. Love the color - same as my previous 86.

Shawn Stanford

Thanks for the advice, Ed.

Adamant1971

I will be in buffalo tomorrow evening if you need a pair of eyes.

Shawn Stanford

I'm four hours away, so that would be unfathomably awesome, Adam!

I'll PM you if things move forward.

Adamant1971

Ok, I will be crossing the border just before dinner, picking up a few items and heading back. But I can easily check it out and maybe stop at the Anchor Bar.

I will watch for a PM.

Shawn Stanford

PM sent!

Thanks, Adam!

Also: got the VIN. Last five digits are 862257. So, an 86.5!

Tom. M

http://www.928registry.org/1986-928/1986-928s-2257.htm

Shawn Stanford

Well, ****...

robot808

What? Sold?

Shawn Stanford

No, just a general remark on how small of a world it is.