Jason E Posted 12April, 2017 Report Share Posted 12April, 2017 Just wondering if anyone knows this car or have glanced over it in recent times?? Any info would be much appreciated.cheers,Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 12April, 2017 Report Share Posted 12April, 2017 The black one? Worth asking @edgy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 12April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 12April, 2017 Can't believe I forgot to put the link in.....sigh.....It's the white standard 968....looks very nice.https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Porsche-968-1992/OAG-AD-14435260/?Cr=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 12April, 2017 Report Share Posted 12April, 2017 your new steering wheel would look good on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 12April, 2017 Report Share Posted 12April, 2017 Are you looking for your second Porsche already Jason.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehcor Posted 12April, 2017 Report Share Posted 12April, 2017 It looks to me like it's had a haircut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 13April, 2017 Report Share Posted 13April, 2017 It looks to me like it's had a haircut.Please explain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 13April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 13April, 2017 It looks to me like it's had a haircut.I'm a little lost too Ehcor- what does this mean please? I'd hate to miss something important. cheers, Jason Are you looking for your second Porsche already Jason.... I'm a sucker for a Grand Prix white P-Car.........but really just doing my sums & working out what I have spent on my S2 so far & what I have yet to spend to bring it up to where I want it. Trying to decide where my money should best be spent. Problem is I just love the S2.........& I suppose a project is always frustratingly fun. Decisions, decisions.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 13April, 2017 Report Share Posted 13April, 2017 Looks nice and stock Jason with low k's.Presume you have looked at the service history, get them to send it through, has it been regular. If that checks out I would be booking my ticket for a close up, good luck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plugger2 Posted 13April, 2017 Report Share Posted 13April, 2017 This is what you should do: Buy the 968 as a donor car, swap into your S2 the 240hp engine, 6-speed transmission, the aero wing mirrors and door handles, the hoop spoiler. Chuck the rest away; everything else was a series of tragic styling errors. And you would now have the 944 S3, the upgrade to the S2 that God intended but somehow got diverted into what can only be described as a Porsche designed by committee. Only proving once again that you can make subtle stylistic improvements to a classic, but any attempt at the wholesale "modernisation" of a classic has almost always resulted in abject failure. Remember, "peak car" occurred circa 1990. And the further you get into the 90s, the worse things get!All IMHO, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 13April, 2017 Report Share Posted 13April, 2017 The black one? Worth asking @edgy Yeah that is the car you want @Jason E On the white 6 speed coupe, I do feel like this one surfaced last year some time, right around the same time a Lapis Blue 6 speed car showed up in WA. If my reckoning is correct I am sure that @PK010 took a look at this white car. I have not personally seen it, but its in CTS as you know with my black CS They're quite particular about what they take in, so its worth a closer look I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 13April, 2017 Report Share Posted 13April, 2017 split rear seats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 13April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 13April, 2017 I must admit I prefer the robust, manly styling of the S2 but would defiantly love to upgrade to the hoop spoiler & aero mirrors a'la 968 style (plus a forged set of Club Sport rims or Fuchs wouldn't go astray either) if these were readily available & I could find a set not in the Eastern Ukraine. The engine & tranny upgrade are well beyond my measly wallets reach sadly. cheers, I will give PK010 a pm & see what he thought. This is what you should do: Buy the 968 as a donor car, swap into your S2 the 240hp engine, 6-speed transmission, the aero wing mirrors and door handles, the hoop spoiler. Chuck the rest away; everything else was a series of tragic styling errors. And you would now have the 944 S3, the upgrade to the S2 that God intended but somehow got diverted into what can only be described as a Porsche designed by committee. Only proving once again that you can make subtle stylistic improvements to a classic, but any attempt at the wholesale "modernisation" of a classic has almost always resulted in abject failure. Remember, "peak car" occurred circa 1990. And the further you get into the 90s, the worse things get!All IMHO, of course. I must admit I prefer the robust, manly styling of the S2 but would defiantly love to upgrade to the hoop spoiler & aero mirrors a'la 968 style (plus a forged set of Club Sport rims or Fuchs wouldn't go astray either) if these were readily available & I could find a set not in the Eastern Ukraine. The engine & tranny upgrade are well beyond my measly wallets reach sadly. Christ I am shite at using the multi quote function. I seem to %$#@ it up everytime............ I think I am an unwitting technological luddite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 13April, 2017 Report Share Posted 13April, 2017 Christ I am shite at using the multi quote function. I seem to %$#@ it up everytime............ I think I am an unwitting technological luddite.If I try quoting from my phone I always stuff it up as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK010 Posted 13April, 2017 Report Share Posted 13April, 2017 Yeah that is the car you want @Jason E On the white 6 speed coupe, I do feel like this one surfaced last year some time, right around the same time a Lapis Blue 6 speed car showed up in WA. If my reckoning is correct I am sure that @PK010 took a look at this white car. I have not personally seen it, but its in CTS as you know with my black CS They're quite particular about what they take in, so its worth a closer look I'm sure. I'm pretty sure this isn't the same car, but having said that, with a good detail who knows!? The car I inspected had a variety of paint on different panels and a non-dosclosed engine swap - a prudent buyer would make sure to check the numbers in the books with the block. Needless to say it was a fair bit cheaper...like 1/2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 13April, 2017 Report Share Posted 13April, 2017 Why hasn't it sold yet is my question, seems quite reasonable, if i didn't have the turbo this would be in my garage right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 14April, 2017 Report Share Posted 14April, 2017 Why hasn't it sold yet is my question, seems quite reasonable, if i didn't have the turbo this would be in my garage right now.And then... you'll be saying "How can I make this thing a bit faster?" The boost bug never goes away - ask me how I know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90sF1Kid Posted 16April, 2017 Report Share Posted 16April, 2017 Yeah that is the car you want @Jason E On the white 6 speed coupe, I do feel like this one surfaced last year some time, right around the same time a Lapis Blue 6 speed car showed up in WA. If my reckoning is correct I am sure that @PK010 took a look at this white car. I have not personally seen it, but its in CTS as you know with my black CS They're quite particular about what they take in, so its worth a closer look I'm sure. Really like that black CS, if I only had more garage space and some spare $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehcor Posted 26April, 2017 Report Share Posted 26April, 2017 Please explain...Those marks on the odometer lead me to think it's had the KM's wound back (haircut). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1q2w3e4r Posted 26April, 2017 Report Share Posted 26April, 2017 Those marks on the odometer lead me to think it's had the KM's wound back (haircut).What a load of horse shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 26April, 2017 Report Share Posted 26April, 2017 Those marks on the odometer lead me to think it's had the KM's wound back (haircut).What a load of horse shityeah, um, can you explain your thinking on this? are you suggesting that someone has tried to wind back the clock by actually pushing where those marks are on the numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 26April, 2017 Report Share Posted 26April, 2017 yeah, um, can you explain your thinking on this? are you suggesting that someone has tried to wind back the clock by actually pushing where those marks are on the numbers? Not saying for a second it's happened to this car, but I have seen cars I've known to have been clocked that have visible scratches on the white numbers from the pin the miscreant has used to carry out the deed. It was a very common thing in the UK back in the 80's and 90's when cars had mechanical odometers, the other giveaway was very minor (sometimes not so minor!) damage to the screws holding the binnacle in place. Like I say, not saying for a second it's happened to this car, but the scratch on the 3 is possibly what's being commented on. If it is indeed a scratch, it could be a bit of dust or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehcor Posted 26April, 2017 Report Share Posted 26April, 2017 yeah, um, can you explain your thinking on this? are you suggesting that someone has tried to wind back the clock by actually pushing where those marks are on the numbers? Yes, I've seen it been done before on other cars. I'm not saying that it has definitely been done on this car, but I would be wary. Definitely check the service and registration history to qualify the authenticity. Caveat emptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavn Posted 29April, 2017 Report Share Posted 29April, 2017 Just had a chat with CTS about the white (non CS) one. It's no longer with them as it was confirmed that it wasn't matching numbers. Engine had been swapped (2010?) and not by Porsche. It was (and is) of interest to us but it's good to have this on the record for any potential buyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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