Ben C3.o Posted 22September, 2014 Report Share Posted 22September, 2014 If I had the garage space I would be looking at one of these as a daily driver. http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-944-1991/SSE-AD-2957339/?Cr=10&sdmvc=1 Panzerjager 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 22September, 2014 Report Share Posted 22September, 2014 If I had the garage space I would be looking at one of these as a daily driver. http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-944-1991/SSE-AD-2957339/?Cr=10&sdmvc=1Ben,That one sparked my interest last night too! Unfortunately reality sobered me up pretty quickly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C3.o Posted 22September, 2014 Report Share Posted 22September, 2014 There was room for one more P-Car in your garage last time I was there Peter, trouble is there aren't enough days on the weekend to take each one out. I'm considering taking my yellow toy to work once a week or so on fine days to get a bit more value out of the rego, assist with the de-stress process on the way home and reduce the km's I'm putting on the truck by 60-120km per week. The biggest problem, apart from having to park it exposed all day is I don't need another reason to want to finish work ASAP. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerjager Posted 22September, 2014 Report Share Posted 22September, 2014 That black 944S2 appears to be the same low 110000 km S2 advertised for approx $17000 at a dealer on the NSW Central Coast a few months ago. It ticked all the 944 boxes for me (especially on servicing, cam belts etc) but I tried and failed to convince myself that I could own another black car as a daily driver. Now in VIC for $23500, assuming it is the same S2 as it is also NSW registered, it would be interesting to know how much better the new owner can do with a larger market base to hand compared to the NSW dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 22September, 2014 Report Share Posted 22September, 2014 Who needs a new daily? $25K 996... engine rebuild 10,00km ago... ad sounds a bit dodgy though! Cheap car if it checks out though... http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/north-beach/cars-vans-utes/porsche-carrera-911/1057122928 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 23September, 2014 Report Share Posted 23September, 2014 Sold already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23September, 2014 Report Share Posted 23September, 2014 More info on the red 912 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 23September, 2014 Report Share Posted 23September, 2014 Sounds pricey for the obvious issues and undoubted issues yet to find. But what do I know - these cars in this type of condition were selling for $15k a year ago. I guess the conversions of steering and gearbox pull the value back a bit. Maybe the real market for this is someone who wants a long hood body to make a hotrod out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 23September, 2014 Report Share Posted 23September, 2014 Who needs a new daily? $25K 996... engine rebuild 10,00km ago... ad sounds a bit dodgy though! Cheap car if it checks out though... I realise this particular one is a bit of a special but how low will Carrera 996 prices go? Objectively they have a lot going for them even after allowing for the almost obligatory IMS fix and I particularly like how they are still a compact sized car. Only thing that grates for me is the early 90's Hyundai lookalike dashboard. Prices must surely continue to be squeezed as fundamentally the market I think considers all the water cooled ones as one market segment where newer is best as there is no other real differentiation between the types? Also the sheer numbers. A quick survey of Carreras coupes for sale on Carsales gives: 5 G series 3 964's 3 993's 58 996's 45 997's 15 997(II)'s 36 991's So the question is how much longer should we wait before buying a 996 Carrera? I also apologise up front to any water cooled 911 owner's that I have unintentionally offended by my oversimplified propositions above. michel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 23September, 2014 Report Share Posted 23September, 2014 More info on the red 912 MAN I want to have a look at this! Just had the shrug of the shoulders and a 'Whatever' when I showed the missus, so I rang him for a preliminary chat. Amiable enough, yet I think I may have woke him up! He's been offered $27.5k when it was last advertised at $33k and didnt accept it. Sounds like he's stuck pretty close to the asking price too. Dunno if I would go to $27k with transport etc to consider. As Coastr says, It'd be great to use as a hills blaster and fit a cage, race seats, lower it etc. To me, regardless whether it's been converted or not, it's still a 912 that can be gradually cleaned up to be a nice car and driven around, or hot rodded like what I would do to it. See how I go I spose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 23September, 2014 Report Share Posted 23September, 2014 It is an interesting question... Esp. early watercooled, like the 996. I mean, how low can they go? Where is the bottom? Will they ever actually come up? While it may sound crazy to some the idea of them rising, i'm sure their were a number of periods through time where the way we perceive the value & desirability of some models today would have seemed ridiculous! There was a time when it made sense to update your longhood to impact bumper... There was a time when it made sense to update your impact bumper or longhood to 964 or 993... And up to about 6 months ago, it made sense to backdate your 964 to longhood... not so sure that'd be a good move now... But at some point they were all less-loved that their older classic, or newer modern siblings...and that made it totally ok to bastardize one however you wanted. But will it ever come for watercooled cars? Or will there be a permanent divide between air & watercooled that means 996's end up being worth $1000??? Or will todays 15yo kid in 30 years time think they are "just so cool" and pay $100K for a good original manual coupe? Sounds crazy today, but it's happened before. Peter M, Dreamr and Ben C3.o 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 23September, 2014 Report Share Posted 23September, 2014 996s will be slammed - I've thought this from the second they were released. Reason 1 is headlights. Reason 2 which came later is IMS. The 996 might lack the 'clack clack clack' of the aircooled cars, but its still a 911. I challenge anyone to take one for a drive and say that its not fun to drive - yep, its fatter than earlier cars, but it also has a shedload more grunt. Put an exhaust on it and it sounds the business too. I really hope the price holds up, but if they become <$30k specials, look on the bright side, all of PFA will have a new daily drive Ben C3.o, TE911 and Peter M 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23September, 2014 Report Share Posted 23September, 2014 look on the bright side, all of PFA will have a new daily drive All except one , at the "new low price" a second V8 is looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 23September, 2014 Report Share Posted 23September, 2014 MAN I want to have a look at this! Just had the shrug of the shoulders and a 'Whatever' when I showed the missus, so I rang him for a preliminary chat. Amiable enough, yet I think I may have woke him up! He's been offered $27.5k when it was last advertised at $33k and didnt accept it. Sounds like he's stuck pretty close to the asking price too. Dunno if I would go to $27k with transport etc to consider. As Coastr says, It'd be great to use as a hills blaster and fit a cage, race seats, lower it etc. To me, regardless whether it's been converted or not, it's still a 912 that can be gradually cleaned up to be a nice car and driven around, or hot rodded like what I would do to it. See how I go I spose this car was for sale approx 8 mths ago for 16k. So there's plenty room for at least a discussion. On face value looks ' tidy' enough, is it worth the asking price based on the description - PPI as I don't think there's much documentation to support the engine body claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted 24September, 2014 Report Share Posted 24September, 2014 these cars in this type of condition were selling for $15k a year ago. Yeah nah they weren't. Russ and michel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 24September, 2014 Report Share Posted 24September, 2014 Nice artic silver 6.2 CS http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-2004/SSE-AD-3022296 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 24September, 2014 Report Share Posted 24September, 2014 this car was for sale approx 8 mths ago for 16k. So there's plenty room for at least a discussion. On face value looks ' tidy' enough, is it worth the asking price based on the description - PPI as I don't think there's much documentation to support the engine body claims. Cheers mate Sounds like he is accepting an offer after the text I received today I would have had a PPI done and viewed it myself. I should just be more patient with mine than buying another one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew911 Posted 24September, 2014 Report Share Posted 24September, 2014 motivated seller bargain at $999,999,999,999.00 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/heathfield/cars-vans-utes/1995-porsche-911-coupe/1057585128 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 24September, 2014 Report Share Posted 24September, 2014 bargain at $999,999,999,999.00 Classic attention seeking ad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 24September, 2014 Report Share Posted 24September, 2014 Good trick! Has us looking at it, does he not? Panzerjager 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 24September, 2014 Report Share Posted 24September, 2014 Yeah nah they weren't. OK 18 months ago. I refer to - as I recall the purchase was in the teens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tscott Posted 24September, 2014 Report Share Posted 24September, 2014 Anyone know anything about this 88 930 ? - http://www.carsguide.com.au/cars-for-sale/D_3099930/used-1988-PORSCHE-930-TURBO--Manual-Other-Coupe-in-LEEDERVILLE,-WA.html looks like a great deal if solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 24September, 2014 Report Share Posted 24September, 2014 Anyone know anything about this 88 930 ? - http://www.carsguide.com.au/cars-for-sale/D_3099930/used-1988-PORSCHE-930-TURBO--Manual-Other-Coupe-in-LEEDERVILLE,-WA.html looks like a great deal if solid. So just because it's an import , this low mileage turbo is worth the same or less than a similar era Carrera? Or does it have some interesting history ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonoz Posted 24September, 2014 Report Share Posted 24September, 2014 Suggest a call to the mechanic who inspected this car for someone else would pay off if you're really interested. PM me for his details in need. tscott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tscott Posted 24September, 2014 Report Share Posted 24September, 2014 mildly suspicious, that blue import supersport from Foster ended up selling for not much short of that That it was inspected but not bought says something I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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