Orlando Craigslist 91 Cab low miles
02-10-2009, 12:40 PM
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Orlando Craigslist 91 Cab low miles
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Would be happy to take a look at if interested.
http://orlando.craigslist.org/ctd/1028637717.html
Would be happy to take a look at if interested.
http://orlando.craigslist.org/ctd/1028637717.html
02-10-2009, 03:22 PM
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02-10-2009, 03:51 PM
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- The ones who want a 964 cab and nothing else. They are a relatively small group of 964 buyers
- The ones who want a 964 and end up buying a cab because it's much cheaper than a coupe. That second group is arguably larger than the first and many of those people later regret their decision because what they really wanted in the first place was a coupe. I've seen this kind of behavior more than once.
This is not some bias I have against cabs, just my experience dealing with buyers. And it doesn't include limited edition models, such as the WB cab, Speedster, and Roadster.
02-10-2009, 04:06 PM
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I wasn't joking. In my experience, there are two kinds of Cab buyers:
- The ones who want a 964 cab and nothing else. They are a relatively small group of 964 buyers
- The ones who want a 964 and end up buying a cab because it's much cheaper than a coupe. That second group is arguably larger than the first and many of those people later regret their decision because what they really wanted in the first place was a coupe. I've seen this kind of behavior more than once.
This is not some bias I have against cabs, just my experience dealing with buyers. And it doesn't include limited edition models, such as the WB cab, Speedster, and Roadster.
- The ones who want a 964 cab and nothing else. They are a relatively small group of 964 buyers
- The ones who want a 964 and end up buying a cab because it's much cheaper than a coupe. That second group is arguably larger than the first and many of those people later regret their decision because what they really wanted in the first place was a coupe. I've seen this kind of behavior more than once.
This is not some bias I have against cabs, just my experience dealing with buyers. And it doesn't include limited edition models, such as the WB cab, Speedster, and Roadster.
Yup, count me in that second group... but it has worked out well so far.
02-10-2009, 04:19 PM
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02-10-2009, 04:22 PM
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Uh, just for giggles and because I have a current acct., I ran the Carfax.
Declared Salvage if Calif. in 1994, then rebuilt in New Hampshire in 1995.
Yeah, it would have been a good deal.
When I was looking, it seemed like I found 3 cabs to every coupe or targa that I found, which was what I was looking for.
If I had come across an absolutely screamin' deal on a low-mile cab that fit my desired criteria, I would have bought it.
I just didn't want a convertible that much, and so the extra gear and maintenance involved with a cab would have been an unnecessary burden to me. But I like the classic looks.
Declared Salvage if Calif. in 1994, then rebuilt in New Hampshire in 1995.
Yeah, it would have been a good deal.
When I was looking, it seemed like I found 3 cabs to every coupe or targa that I found, which was what I was looking for.
If I had come across an absolutely screamin' deal on a low-mile cab that fit my desired criteria, I would have bought it.
I just didn't want a convertible that much, and so the extra gear and maintenance involved with a cab would have been an unnecessary burden to me. But I like the classic looks.
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02-10-2009, 04:53 PM
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02-10-2009, 05:09 PM
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Unless I'm mistaken, I recall seeing plenty of posts about broken top bows, keeping an eye on the correct tension on cables (cause & effect, I think), burned out top motors (I ran into at least a few when I was looking that said, "Top not operational due to bad top motor. Shouldn't cost more than $XXX to fix").
True, I have a targa that will needs rebuilding someday. And some coupes have a sunroof. But I still think the convertibles are more problematic in general.
Or maybe I just don't pay attention - I never noticed Barack's ears were that big. either...
True, I have a targa that will needs rebuilding someday. And some coupes have a sunroof. But I still think the convertibles are more problematic in general.
Or maybe I just don't pay attention - I never noticed Barack's ears were that big. either...
02-10-2009, 05:14 PM
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02-10-2009, 05:16 PM
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No need to replace a Cab top on a coupe... or worry about broken mechanism, switches, etc. If you look at it in the long run is really not much more... but for a new owner that buys without those issues addressed, he or she is looking at a significant expense since these are 15-20 year old cars.
I guess you could make the same argument with the C4 cars... ooohhh boy, I have a C4 Cabriolet... really screwed...
02-10-2009, 05:33 PM
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I think the difference in terms of maintenance is well documented but I disagree on pricing/availability ilko. It just has not been my experience at all. Having spent so, so much time looking for a cab last year as well as months collecting comps for the insurance after my coupe was totaled, I honestly found far, far more decently priced coupes. I can see why someone might 'expect' the scenario you paint but my experience has been far from it. If anything the cabs had been asking a little extra, much to my frustration.
Back to practicality and what makes an all round perfect car: I have to say my C4 coupe was pretty much everything I could ask for in a car. My cab evokes passion and offers a priceless experience on the right day but is far more limited the majority of the year. Its time I had both really...
Back to practicality and what makes an all round perfect car: I have to say my C4 coupe was pretty much everything I could ask for in a car. My cab evokes passion and offers a priceless experience on the right day but is far more limited the majority of the year. Its time I had both really...
02-10-2009, 05:55 PM
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Just you wait Henry Higgins, just you wait! You'll be sorry...
No need to replace a Cab top on a coupe... or worry about broken mechanism, switches, etc. If you look at it in the long run is really not much more... but for a new owner that buys without those issues addressed, he or she is looking at a significant expense since these are 15-20 year old cars.
I guess you could make the same argument with the C4 cars... ooohhh boy, I have a C4 Cabriolet... really screwed...
No need to replace a Cab top on a coupe... or worry about broken mechanism, switches, etc. If you look at it in the long run is really not much more... but for a new owner that buys without those issues addressed, he or she is looking at a significant expense since these are 15-20 year old cars.
I guess you could make the same argument with the C4 cars... ooohhh boy, I have a C4 Cabriolet... really screwed...
I heard that when the 4WD system goes bad - and they all do - that all 4 wheels go in a different direction simultaneously. I read it on an internet forum somewhere.
Of course, this was after I had already bought my car.
Now I'm terrified to drive it.
Why didn't I buy that Kia?!!!