micknine01 Posted 10August, 2018 Report Share Posted 10August, 2018 11 hours ago, Troubleshooter said: This one's a looker... Max visual impact! At 68k I think it's overpriced of course, being a lefty righty etc... but if it's all been done well and in particular the body and paint done as great as it looks in the photos well maybe with a bit of a tyre kick it's a great basis for a nice hot engine replacement and a few improvements (seats!!!) to end up with a really nice semi hotrodat a reasonable price. https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Porsche-911-1979/OAG-AD-15780155/?Cr=2 Been for sale at the Gosford Bunnings for years.... Troubleshooter and Raven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted 10August, 2018 Report Share Posted 10August, 2018 35 minutes ago, 901er said: Been for sale at the Gosford Bunnings for years.... Frankenstein’s love child? micknine01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 11August, 2018 Report Share Posted 11August, 2018 13 hours ago, 901er said: Been for sale at the Gosford Bunnings for years.... I guess I was on the ball thinking it's overpriced - paint and body not as impressive in the flesh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknine01 Posted 11August, 2018 Report Share Posted 11August, 2018 48 minutes ago, Troubleshooter said: I guess I was on the ball thinking it's overpriced - paint and body not as impressive in the flesh? I saw it in the for sale section at Gosford in December 2016, but didn’t have a real good look. A car like that even with its flaws shouldn’t take that long to sell 996’s really do look good in red! This is a tidy looking turbo https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2001-Porsche-911-Turbo-996-Manual-AWD-MY02/SSE-AD-5217088?id=SSE-AD-5217088 GTP911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 11August, 2018 Report Share Posted 11August, 2018 11 minutes ago, 901er said: I saw it in the for sale section at Gosford in December 2016, but didn’t have a real good look. A car like that even with its flaws shouldn’t take that long to sell Is it Bunnings still selling it or a new owner?... yes I'm lazy not clicking on Gosford's website hhhaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknine01 Posted 11August, 2018 Report Share Posted 11August, 2018 Still Bunnings Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 11August, 2018 Report Share Posted 11August, 2018 55 minutes ago, 901er said: I saw it in the for sale section at Gosford in December 2016, but didn’t have a real good look. A car like that even with its flaws shouldn’t take that long to sell I can now recall seeing it there in April this year, and I did think it wasn't a particularly good effort, even if I did like the colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2000 Posted 11August, 2018 Report Share Posted 11August, 2018 Look at the close up of what I assume is the bonnet badge. Looks like two rusty holes either side of it - presumably the wrong size badge? rafikdous and Troubleshooter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RennRob Posted 11August, 2018 Report Share Posted 11August, 2018 4 hours ago, D2000 said: Look at the close up of what I assume is the bonnet badge. Looks like two rusty holes either side of it - presumably the wrong size badge? .... and the paint around the Made in Western Germany plate in the last photo. Or am I being picky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 11August, 2018 Report Share Posted 11August, 2018 14 minutes ago, RennRob said: .... and the paint around the Made in Western Germany plate in the last photo. Or am I being picky? Yep, rough but acceptable on a cheapish hotrod but also maybe indicative of lots of other parts of the paint, and the conversion, and the, and the, and the... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 11August, 2018 Report Share Posted 11August, 2018 Anyone looking to snare a well priced 986 Boxster S at usual ks for around the low 20's mark should open the wallet a bit more and jump at this. Extremely bargain priced with the optional sports seats extended leather, Sports chrono and Pasm... Stunning cond and full Dealer and Pcar specialist history and an easy straightforward buy from a dealer.. ,drive away price 32k, with 500 0r 600 off that's about a 30k price. No affiliation. https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Porsche-Boxster-2005/OAG-AD-16294860/?Cr=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 14August, 2018 Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 Don,t now if this one has been posted before , looks pretty neat from the images and is certainly a striking colour ,,,,complete with 3.2 engine and Boxster brake upgrade ,,,,,good base for a 911 hot rod or track car.. https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-1976/SSE-AD-5535866/?Cr=3 poli84 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 14August, 2018 Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 Sweeeet!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 14August, 2018 Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 It’s cool yes, but a good deal? As an engine swapped 76, I really don’t think so... if you waited for a 3.2 that doesn’t have an owner deluded about what it’s worth, you could buy a solid example for a only little more than the asking on that yellow one; ie the import 3.2 that Simon recently sold, that was a well sorted car by PR tech, ticked all the boxes. I’m talking early 3.2 not G50 Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14August, 2018 Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 True @edgy, I too dont think its worth the money either, though we could say that about all Porsches (I still don't and never will understand why they're so expensive) Some people just can't afford to wait or cough up that extra few grand, so they settle for an import/bastard car, and this yellow one would be at an attractive price point to quite a few buyers. edgy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_996 Posted 14August, 2018 Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 It's an interesting topic. I'm looking to own my first Porsche, having recently sold a Peugeot 404 which I did a bare metal rebuild to. Now I want something cool, like many, I've always wanted a Porsche. I've been watching market for 12 months, kick a few tyres, and now I'm ready to dive in, but I'm struggling with the price points. $80K +/- gets you an average air cooled car, less than that your looking at something that needs some TLC, not a bad thing, 40 year old area. $100K plus seems to get a really nice, quality car. $80K also puts you into 997.1 territory. More modern and easier to drive, possibly more reliable. The 996 market sits between $50-80K. There are many cars that have been sitting on CS for over 6 mths, some over 12 mths, are the owners just waiting for a novice to bite, are they over priced. I'm not loaded, and will only have one Porsche at a time, maybe only one at all. I love them all. The 912/911 I mentioned in March is still available at mid $60K now, maybe worth another look. Just saying. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 9 hours ago, LeeM said: True @edgy, I too dont think its worth the money either, though we could say that about all Porsches (I still don't and never will understand why they're so expensive) Some people just can't afford to wait or cough up that extra few grand, so they settle for an import/bastard car, and this yellow one would be at an attractive price point to quite a few buyers. Sure, this 76 would be a good car for someone, at the right price.. I do think its cool, but you know how the market is! Seldom do you hear the typical buyer say " oh you've put a late model motor in it, I'll pay more for it" which in other circles is a good thing. Yeah I dont get it either 3 hours ago, rhinosm said: It's an interesting topic. I'm looking to own my first Porsche, having recently sold a Peugeot 404 which I did a bare metal rebuild to. Now I want something cool, like many, I've always wanted a Porsche. I've been watching market for 12 months, kick a few tyres, and now I'm ready to dive in, but I'm struggling with the price points. $80K +/- gets you an average air cooled car, less than that your looking at something that needs some TLC, not a bad thing, 40 year old area. $100K plus seems to get a really nice, quality car. $80K also puts you into 997.1 territory. More modern and easier to drive, possibly more reliable. The 996 market sits between $50-80K. There are many cars that have been sitting on CS for over 6 mths, some over 12 mths, are the owners just waiting for a novice to bite, are they over priced. I'm not loaded, and will only have one Porsche at a time, maybe only one at all. I love them all. The 912/911 I mentioned in March is still available at mid $60K now, maybe worth another look. Just saying. Cheers Honestly, I am pretty jaded by the AC market.. yeah they're cool but when you compare it to modern examples for the $$$ its a hard conversation to have, especially if you can only chose one. Don't get me wrong, great cars still command strong prices and move fast, but so many sellers have not accepted the market correction or the fact the car they are selling is just not what most people want i.e. the plethora of 80's cabs asking north of $80k... White_996, LeeM and Philbee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 4 hours ago, rhinosm said: I'm not loaded, and will only have one Porsche at a time, maybe only one at all. I love them all. The 912/911 I mentioned in March is still available at mid $60K now, maybe worth another look. Just saying. Cheers Again, it depends how good it is. A clean 912 with good drivetrain etc should be north of $80k, so do your due diligence with that one, as engine rebuilds are $15k and up depending who does it. Have heard quotes in Sydney being over $25k! ? That's just extortion.....or the Sydney cost of living tax ? If I had $70-80k to spend, I wouldn't be buying an air cooled unless it was pre 73 (converted doesn't bother me) and cheap, so I'd be looking strongly at a nice 996 etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 2 hours ago, edgy said: Honestly, I am pretty jaded by the AC market.. yeah they're cool but when you compare it to modern examples for the $$$ its a hard conversation to have, especially if you can only chose one. Yeh, that's the problem right there - 1 just isn't enough! Safe to say my children won't be attending any private schools and their diet consists of toasted cheese sandwiches, hopefully they agree its worth it. poetry911, SS 3, Dave997S and 9 others 5 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 2 hours ago, hugh said: their diet consists of toasted cheese sandwiches, hopefully they agree its worth it. They have no reason to complain, that is way better than living on 2 min noodles... I mean, you even put cheese in their sandwiches, how decadent! symsy and hugh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 Too true Hugh but you can still have 2 Porsches for the price of one. A 928S and a Boxster for example (currently ducking my head from flying objects from AC owners?). hugh, firstone and Troubleshooter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 2 hours ago, hugh said: Yeh, that's the problem right there - 1 just isn't enough! Safe to say my children won't be attending any private schools and their diet consists of toasted cheese sandwiches, hopefully they agree its worth it. That quote fell through the cracks in the Shannons video priceless hugh, JB and micknine01 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 1 minute ago, symsy said: That quote fell through the cracks in the Shannons video priceless Ah yes, the wonders of the movie business, all smoke screens and make up. Shannons even provided food for the day hence why they were not looking overly malnourished. Airhead and symsy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 6 minutes ago, hugh said: Ah yes, the wonders of the movie business, all smoke screens and make up. Shannons even provided food for the day hence why they were not looking overly malnourished. Pizza .. another cheese and bread food staple , dont wanna get their palates too excited or over educated. I guess you are teaching them also that faint oily smell and the weber petrol aroma is daddies aftershave and learn to enjoy. If you need any guilt counselling Im available for a cheap off peak rate later today or suggest you go for a long drive hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weissach Jr Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 3 hours ago, LeeM said: Again, it depends how good it is. A clean 912 with good drivetrain etc should be north of $80k, so do your due diligence with that one, as engine rebuilds are $15k and up depending who does it. Have heard quotes in Sydney being over $25k! ? That's just extortion.....or the Sydney cost of living tax ? If I had $70-80k to spend, I wouldn't be buying an air cooled unless it was pre 73 (converted doesn't bother me) and cheap, so I'd be looking strongly at a nice 996 etc It's interesting that you raise a 996. I think 996 Turbo tiptronics are great value. One of the better looking 996s and great all around performance. I raised this with the fiancee who then asked me, won't you miss a manual? I think she raises a good point. I think the problem that many 'first timers' have is choosing which one to buy. Each time I hear an AC 911 the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, but their values are skyrocketing. Most I think want an air cooled (or a GT3) but can't justify the spend when you can get a much newer 911. Hopefully when I am in the market, I will find a 911 that will tick many if not all of the boxes. Perhaps a 2.7 911S sporto ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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