Great AMERICAN 964s for sale
10-22-2018, 03:12 PM
#4591
I am not sure why the consensus seems to be against higher mileage cars. The P&Cs are all out of round by 60k miles and they all leak. A well maintained higher mileage car to me is better than a garage queen for all the money. I understand the chassis has been beaten on more at high mileage but most of us are upgrading suspension /brakes etc anyway. Personally, I like a little patina on seats, a very little, carpets still available from the dealer. I drive my cars often so hood chips are OK, door dings NO, (sign of poor stewardship). And a few club events at the track? So what? My car drives back from the track like it had a tune up.
For me, I often buy the seller as much as the car; which tends to eliminate any dealer. Some great cars come up off market through POC or PCA members, often at higher prices but well looked after; you may pay over on todays price but next year you look like a genius. You aren't wrong: you are early.
Oh, and NOTHING is "fully sorted". That is an English term like "ticks all the boxes". It means trust me and don't look too closely.
If you ever finish your punch list of things to do on the car........it is time to start again all over at the beginning.
For me, I often buy the seller as much as the car; which tends to eliminate any dealer. Some great cars come up off market through POC or PCA members, often at higher prices but well looked after; you may pay over on todays price but next year you look like a genius. You aren't wrong: you are early.
Oh, and NOTHING is "fully sorted". That is an English term like "ticks all the boxes". It means trust me and don't look too closely.
If you ever finish your punch list of things to do on the car........it is time to start again all over at the beginning.
10-22-2018, 05:46 PM
#4592
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I noticed the 1994 C4 widebody discussed above is now sale-pending.
https://www.luxsport.com/1994-porsch...body-c-417.htm
Mr. Wolfe
https://www.luxsport.com/1994-porsch...body-c-417.htm
Mr. Wolfe
10-22-2018, 11:35 PM
#4593
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WTB C2 Coupe
On the hunt. I’m tracking eBay, Craigslist, Autotrader etc, so hoping this is for the one that “might be for sale”
Must have - C2, coupe, preferably under 100k miles, manual, non turbo
Prefered colors - black, white.
Most fav options - white with tan interior
I’m in LA - willing to travel. Will have to register in Cali so I’m pretty sure that means no Japanese specs? Correct me if I’m wrong.
This will be my first Porsche - looking to drive and enjoy it.
Thanks everyone! - jason
Must have - C2, coupe, preferably under 100k miles, manual, non turbo
Prefered colors - black, white.
Most fav options - white with tan interior
I’m in LA - willing to travel. Will have to register in Cali so I’m pretty sure that means no Japanese specs? Correct me if I’m wrong.
This will be my first Porsche - looking to drive and enjoy it.
Thanks everyone! - jason
10-23-2018, 12:52 AM
#4594
Three Wheelin'
On the hunt. I’m tracking eBay, Craigslist, Autotrader etc, so hoping this is for the one that “might be for sale”
Must have - C2, coupe, preferably under 100k miles, manual, non turbo
Prefered colors - black, white.
Most fav options - white with tan interior
I’m in LA - willing to travel. Will have to register in Cali so I’m pretty sure that means no Japanese specs? Correct me if I’m wrong.
This will be my first Porsche - looking to drive and enjoy it.
Thanks everyone! - jason
Must have - C2, coupe, preferably under 100k miles, manual, non turbo
Prefered colors - black, white.
Most fav options - white with tan interior
I’m in LA - willing to travel. Will have to register in Cali so I’m pretty sure that means no Japanese specs? Correct me if I’m wrong.
This will be my first Porsche - looking to drive and enjoy it.
Thanks everyone! - jason
10-23-2018, 03:44 PM
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Who wants to bring this one back to life? Poor thing had very low miles too.
https://www.autobidmaster.com/en/car...E_WHEELING_IL/
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10-23-2018, 03:46 PM
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I am not sure why the consensus seems to be against higher mileage cars. The P&Cs are all out of round by 60k miles and they all leak. A well maintained higher mileage car to me is better than a garage queen for all the money. I understand the chassis has been beaten on more at high mileage but most of us are upgrading suspension /brakes etc anyway. Personally, I like a little patina on seats, a very little, carpets still available from the dealer. I drive my cars often so hood chips are OK, door dings NO, (sign of poor stewardship). And a few club events at the track? So what? My car drives back from the track like it had a tune up.
For me, I often buy the seller as much as the car; which tends to eliminate any dealer. Some great cars come up off market through POC or PCA members, often at higher prices but well looked after; you may pay over on todays price but next year you look like a genius. You aren't wrong: you are early.
Oh, and NOTHING is "fully sorted". That is an English term like "ticks all the boxes". It means trust me and don't look too closely.
If you ever finish your punch list of things to do on the car........it is time to start again all over at the beginning.
For me, I often buy the seller as much as the car; which tends to eliminate any dealer. Some great cars come up off market through POC or PCA members, often at higher prices but well looked after; you may pay over on todays price but next year you look like a genius. You aren't wrong: you are early.
Oh, and NOTHING is "fully sorted". That is an English term like "ticks all the boxes". It means trust me and don't look too closely.
If you ever finish your punch list of things to do on the car........it is time to start again all over at the beginning.
10-23-2018, 06:30 PM
#4598
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Who wants to bring this one back to life? Poor thing had very low miles too.
https://www.autobidmaster.com/en/car...E_WHEELING_IL/
https://www.autobidmaster.com/en/car...E_WHEELING_IL/
That is a tough rebuild and a shame. I would prefer it be a front end more than back for a major rebuild like this.
BTW All cylinders are not out of round at 60k and they don't all leak. Maybe the gen 1 engines. All depends on how they were treated high or low miles means nothing vs how well maintained.
10-24-2018, 12:12 AM
#4599
Who knows anything about this midnight blue turbo-look C4? Has anyone seen it in person?
https://www.luxsport.com/1994-porsch...body-c-417.htm
https://www.luxsport.com/1994-porsch...body-c-417.htm
10-24-2018, 12:22 AM
#4600
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The mileage is pretty consistent on the carfax for what that's worth. Car was in an accident back in 2010 but not much info on it.
My opinion on Luxsport is well documented. For me to do business with them, they'd almost have to pay me to take one of their cars.
10-24-2018, 12:49 AM
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I would question mostly original paint based upon what I can see from the pictures. I would also be very careful with believing the PPI, I have heard some horror stories of things that were “overlooked” by the local shops in the Miami area and I’m not talking minor stuff either.
10-24-2018, 12:56 AM
#4602
Some comments earlier in this thread already on this car.
I would question mostly original paint based upon what I can see from the pictures. I would also be very careful with believing the PPI, I have heard some horror stories of things that were “overlooked” by the local shops in the Miami area and I’m not talking minor stuff either.
From my experience living in Miami and Miami Beach both for service and if you're going to PPI an aircooled Porsche you enlist Foreign Affairs or Gulf Performance both in Pompano Beach, FL.
10-24-2018, 02:20 AM
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Luxsport is in NY. Please name said shops in Miami Area so others can benefit from steering clear of the negative experience.
From my experience living in Miami and Miami Beach both for service and if you're going to PPI an aircooled Porsche you enlist Foreign Affairs or Gulf Performance both in Pompano Beach, FL.
10-24-2018, 05:00 AM
#4604
That is a tough rebuild and a shame. I would prefer it be a front end more than back for a major rebuild like this.
BTW All cylinders are not out of round at 60k and they don't all leak. Maybe the gen 1 engines. All depends on how they were treated high or low miles means nothing vs how well maintained.
BTW All cylinders are not out of round at 60k and they don't all leak. Maybe the gen 1 engines. All depends on how they were treated high or low miles means nothing vs how well maintained.
10-24-2018, 09:43 AM
#4605
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I have seen some nice engines with high miles and good cylinders but have worn their valve guides. This is why a good service history and records are so important.