Whats for sale (in Australia ) and interesting Thread

[Trimar666]

2 hours ago, ANF said:

There are a few (3 maybe) on carsales too.

Hi,

You're spot on. I've checked the one at Five Dock and it was about an 8/10 with a small dent on the bonnet and a few marks (consistent with age) and no IMS retrofit. The black one at Lorbek I'm still considering. It's a 9/10 for condition and has the IMS retrofit, plenty of options but a personal import and has some condensation behind one of the headlights so figure new lights are around $3k a pair.

Another silver one in Melbourne I'm yet to look at.

The team at Duttons are following up with Jeff to see if the one mentioned by twoheads is still around.

[Coastr]

2 hours ago, Trimar666 said:

Thanks for that. I'll jump on the phone and give them a call. Much appreciated.

Completely irrelevant as wrong country but I kicked the tyres on this one on the weekend.  They are definitely an acquired taste I think.  This one was a tip, I didn’t drive it.  Interior was very good for a 996.

http://www.definitivemotors.com/auto/used-2004-porsche-911-targa-tiptronic-18in-whls-bellevue-wa/22563162/

[turboT]

8 minutes ago, Coastr said:

Completely irrelevant as wrong country but I kicked the tyres on this one on the weekend.  They are definitely an acquired taste I think.  This one was a tip, I didn’t drive it.  Interior was very good for a 996.

http://www.definitivemotors.com/auto/used-2004-porsche-911-targa-tiptronic-18in-whls-bellevue-wa/22563162/

It really is the most ‘un’ targa targa. Does any of the roof actually come off? 

[Troubleshooter]

2 hours ago, Trimar666 said:

Thanks for that. I'll jump on the phone and give them a call. Much appreciated.

Looking for man or auto Trimar?

[Coastr]

2 minutes ago, turboT said:

It really is the most ‘un’ targa targa. Does any of the roof actually come off? 

No, the top slides into the back window.  It’s more of a giant sunroof.

[Trimar666]

1 minute ago, Troubleshooter said:

Looking for man or auto Trimar?

Hi, Easy either way as it won't get driven often.  More interested in the condition. 

[turboT]

2 minutes ago, Coastr said:

No, the top slides into the back window.  It’s more of a giant sunroof.

I remember AH trying to fix one of those. Expensive...

better go sunroofdelete 

7 minutes ago, Trimar666 said:

Hi, Easy either way as it won't get driven often

Is that kind of talk allowed Mods??

[Trimar666]

Apologies. Won't be driven as a daily driver. Will be driven!

[Troubleshooter]

5 minutes ago, Trimar666 said:

Hi, Easy either way as it won't get driven often.  More interested in the condition. 

Targas don't often come up and usually a 10k premium over the usual C2 ...and as Tom says you wouldn't want to have to repair a roof $$$$ ..If showroom condition is paramount extend 10k and pick up the 29klm C2 at Lorbek - should be immac and priced about right if lowest ks are your thing - don't pop up to often with ks like that . Or if you just have to buy now, and 60k is your absolute max take a look at the blue auto C2 with 73klms in Qld for 43k, kick the tyres hard and pay 36 or 37k

[TwoHeadsTas]

16 minutes ago, Troubleshooter said:

Targas don't often come up and usually a 10k premium over the usual C2 ...and as Tom says you wouldn't want to have to repair a roof $$$$ ..If showroom condition is paramount extend 10k and pick up the 29klm C2 at Lorbek - should be immac and priced about right if lowest ks are your thing - don't pop up to often with ks like that . Or if you just have to buy now, and 60k is your absolute max take a look at the blue auto C2 with 73klms in Qld for 43k, kick the tyres hard and pay 36 or 37k

I wonder how much the Targas actually sell for, as opposed to asking price?  My search seemed to bear out what a couple of specialist sales dealers said to me - Manual 996 coupes were the cheapest when they were new (add lots of extra $ for Tip, Targas and Cabs), but now it is the manual coupes that are valued the highest.  Targas didn't have a very good name with the dealers due to the expense of fixing the sliding roof if it failed as has been alluded to, so I took them off my search list mid way.  Having limited my search to Coupes i can't comment on the comparison to Cabs, as we already had our Boxster for open air motoring.

[ANF]

2 hours ago, Troubleshooter said:

Targas don't often come up and usually a 10k premium over the usual C2 ...and as Tom says you wouldn't want to have to repair a roof $$$$ ..If showroom condition is paramount extend 10k and pick up the 29klm C2 at Lorbek - should be immac and priced about right if lowest ks are your thing - don't pop up to often with ks like that . Or if you just have to buy now, and 60k is your absolute max take a look at the blue auto C2 with 73klms in Qld for 43k, kick the tyres hard and pay 36 or 37k

@Trimar666 I have to concur, there a few coupes out there with low/ lowish km for good $$. Also don't get caught up on low km, buy on condition! Also don't get too worried about the IMS, these cars are now approaching 15/ 20 years old... and it only ever affected a very small %

Now go on out and buy one, someone has to buy something eventually

 

 

[TINGY]

3 hours ago, turboT said:

I remember AH trying to fix one of those. Expensive...

better go sunroofdelete 

Is that kind of talk allowed Mods??

Yep i heard the same thing, big dollars to fix.

[Gavn]

We had a client arrive one day for one of our tours in a targa (big sunroof type).  While cool to see one I was a little disappointed at the size of the opening.  Seemed a bit of a waste (considering the complexity/cost factor) compared with the standard sunroof.  I seem to also recall reduced headroom...but not 100% sure of my memory there.

[JLD]

14 hours ago, Gavin (CliffToCoast) said:

We had a client arrive one day for one of our tours in a targa (big sunroof type).  While cool to see one I was a little disappointed at the size of the opening.  Seemed a bit of a waste (considering the complexity/cost factor) compared with the standard sunroof.  I seem to also recall reduced headroom...but not 100% sure of my memory there.

But the rear opening hatch is brilliant!

[Gavn]

5 hours ago, JLD said:

But the rear opening hatch is brilliant!

That's true - can't discount the rear hatch.  To be frank, I'd love to have one if only for the rarity factor.

[356993???]

924 turbo appears today on Gumtree...9k

bargain!?...

Someone buy this quick to save me a crap nights sleep....(thinking about how I'm going to pick it up/where I'm going to put it/how I'm going to explain it...)

[bear924]

I'm just glad the add is lacking in pics, that way I can presume the interior is as rough as the engine and exterior. If the body was rust free, and the car was purchased for $4k, it might be a fun project..... or a huge head ache. 

[356993???]

9 minutes ago, bear924 said:

I'm just glad the add is lacking in pics, that way I can presume the interior is as rough as the engine and exterior. If the body was rust free, and the car was purchased for $4k, it might be a fun project..... or a huge head ache. 

Just received a few interior pics. I'm going to sleep fine. It would take quite some $ and time to recover this one with interior, mechanicals and body all very average.

Notwithstanding, no doubt in x years time I'll kick my own ass for not getting it! (As I had to Years after passing on a beehive tail light 356 for $8500 because I thought it was over priced!)

[DJM]

Stealthy GT4 with Clubsport pack, well priced.  @hugh perfect garage buddy for your black 996 GT3 CS

2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 981 Manual MY16

• 8,094 km
• Coupe
• Manual
• 6cyl 3.8L Petrol

Dealer Used

For more information on this vehicle please visit:
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Porsche-Cayman-2016/OAG-AD-15567822

[Stephen Tinker]

Ugggg.... the sellers comments make you sick. That would be a turnoff for me before I got out of my chair. I can just imagine the salesmans gold  necklace / ring(s) and shoes with turned up toes + a turn on and turn off again smile !!

 I thought these type of ads went out in the 1980's......

[LeeM]

@Stephen Tinker Funny that the first pic I came across has a Porsche reference ?

 

[smit2100]

NQR?  i.e. Bmw m3 20" CSL aftermarket knockoff rims on a 500k P car.

Did I get my maths right, circa 2  tanks of 98RON on average per year driving on average 80% of the time on boost .

 

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/Porsche-911-2008/SSE-AD-5215744/?ret=search-alert&utm_source=internal-carsales-notification-centre-search-alert&utm_medium=email

[DJM]

4 hours ago, smit2100 said:

NQR?  i.e. Bmw m3 20" CSL aftermarket knockoff rims on a 500k P car.

Did I get my maths right, circa 2  tanks of 98RON on average per year driving on average 80% of the time on boost .

 

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/Porsche-911-2008/SSE-AD-5215744/?ret=search-alert&utm_source=internal-carsales-notification-centre-search-alert&utm_medium=email

What’s the white car lurking in Bobs garage (photo 12)......looks like he’s lifted the skirt slightly as a tease.

[Bluegus73]

On 13/01/2018 at 4:46 PM, LeeM said:

Here ya go mate

Paint cracked a bit on left rear, but I didn't have a good going over the car, but overall it presented nicely. Interior was that tan/cork that looked in good nick. Might be Petrol Blue (my cars original colour) 

Decklid blemish thats hardly noticeable  (unless ya fussy) 

Have passed on this one guys. Not right for me. Might be right for others. Both Richmonds and Buiks helped a great deal. Keep on looking ! And thanks @LeeM for your offers of help etc.

[Fraz]

10 minutes ago, Bluegus73 said:

Have passed on this one guys. Not right for me. Might be right for others. Both Richmonds and Buiks helped a great deal. Keep on looking ! And thanks @LeeM for your offers of help etc.

Wise move me thinks.