quick007 Posted 7October, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 7October, 2014 Hi guys, Thanks for the replies. Hugh - I am hoping for a 964 and I am willing to spend up to 65k. I will settle for a 930. I am after one preferably in black, coupe and manual. Dreamr - I am looking for a car close to factory, however; I don't mind minimal mods e.g. aftermarket exhaust. I am after one in good condition. The updated SC with the 964 I don't particularly mind the look of (that is just my opinion though). Coastr - I am kind of set on a black coupe in manual. Tit - That car does look cool. Sorry if I seem a little indecisive as this is harder than I thought it would be. I guess I will keep looking for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 7October, 2014 Report Share Posted 7October, 2014 If you've just started looking, be prepared for the long haul. Many people on this forum searched for a vehicle for 12 months or more until the right one showed up. Get your cash ready, know what you want, know what are your deal breakers and move like lightning when it appears. Right now desirable cars are tightly held, and the car you describe is very desirable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted 7October, 2014 Report Share Posted 7October, 2014 Keep looking actively. The right car will find you grasshopper....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 7October, 2014 Report Share Posted 7October, 2014 Keep looking actively. The right car will find you grasshopper....... + 1 You will struggle to get a 930 for $65k. If a good C4 or SC comes up then - bam, jump on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 7October, 2014 Report Share Posted 7October, 2014 Sorry if I seem a little indecisive as this is harder than I thought it would be. I guess I will keep looking for now.+ 1 on what Coastr said ....... be prepared for the long haul, especially if you aren't flexible with what you want ....... welcome to the world of buying a Porsche ......The biggest problem you will face is that you want a specific colour ... alot of the other people looking for a 964 are happy just to find one, let alone in a specific colour ..... so if a Black one does rear its head, you'll be fighting everyone that wanted a red one, a silver one, a yellow one etc .....Are you flexible on colour at all? There are a couple of really nice 3.2 Carreras for sale at the moment ..... Aussie delivered, good condition and under your budget ....... but they are Garnet Red ..... heres a link to one of them ....http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1984/AGC-AD-9092945/?Cr=45&sdmvc=1You are trying to find a needle in a haystack .... and that applies to any aircooled Porsche. If you read the other post I gave the link to, it is estimated that maybe 4 or 5 cars come up for sale in a year that are worth actually looking at.BTW ...... if you find a 930 for sale for $65k, you will probably need another $65k to sort out its issues.These cars are now at min. $85k plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 7October, 2014 Report Share Posted 7October, 2014 I was happy to buy any colour 993, but I REALLY did not want black. Silver....white...all good. Black. No way. I bought a black 993 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 7October, 2014 Report Share Posted 7October, 2014 Get on the phone right now and buy this car! http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-3048115/?sdmvc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 7October, 2014 Report Share Posted 7October, 2014 It didn't get better than that! Go go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 7October, 2014 Report Share Posted 7October, 2014 And a few cans of this if you must... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 7October, 2014 Report Share Posted 7October, 2014 one of the other members posted this in a different thread ...... It's not black, but its here and now and in your budget and Aussie delivered ....http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1989/SSE-AD-3032733/?Cr=6&sdmvc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 Here's another one to look at .......Yeah, I know its not black, but ........ thats 2 from the 5 good ones that will be for sale this year ...http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1990/SSE-AD-955541/?Cr=95&sdmvc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 Dreamr, That ones been for sale a loooooonnnnnnnngggggg time. Surely it can't be just the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 Thanks Peter, didn't realise.... I usually keep an eye on the market, but more impact bumper stuff ... Any ideas why? Seems to tick a lot of boxes .... coupe, manual, go fast red, Aussie delivered ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 Yep. That was for sale when I started looking two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 Any ideas why? Seems to tick a lot of boxes .... coupe, manual, go fast red, Aussie delivered ........ That one has me stumped. Surprised the white one hasn't sold yet either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 So, do we think it is the cars themselves?The prices seem pretty sharp, considering there have been some sold for more money and bought sight unseen .....That white one looks particularly nice ..... the red one has a photo which looks like is is being flogged on a track ....Is it possible the PPI's have come back with a number of probs?Which then begs the question, why are some selling sight unseen and others on the market long enough to even be able to have a PPI done?It's all a bit odd ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 It's all a bit odd .....Actually it just proves again we are all irrational fickle creatures.If we were sensible we're all have 996 Tips.Actually, if we were sensible we're all have 3 year old Kia Ceratos..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 So, do we think it is the cars themselves?The prices seem pretty sharp, considering there have been some sold for more money and bought sight unseen .....That white one looks particularly nice ..... the red one has a photo which looks like is is being flogged on a track ....Is it possible the PPI's have come back with a number of probs?Which then begs the question, why are some selling sight unseen and others on the market long enough to even be able to have a PPI done?It's all a bit odd ..... C4's. That's major contributor. I'm sure it wouldn't be the case if they were C2's. I really like the look white one - funny that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 Hugh,I know the C4's aren't as sought after as the C2's, but sales of these hasn't been too shabby lately, considering the shortage of C2 manuals ....Surely it can't be just the fact that they're C4 .... (not that I follow the 964 market very closely). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 Hugh,I know the C4's aren't as sought after as the C2's, but sales of these hasn't been too shabby lately, considering the shortage of C2 manuals ....Surely it can't be just the fact that they're C4 .... (not that I follow the 964 market very closely). Having not seen the cars I'm only speculating, but the C4 syndrome would be playing some part I'm guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 The ad for the red car is terrible! Bad photos, non-track car being tracked, pointless description. Would it kill them to write some decent marketing copy? It's a $55,000 sale. I go to more effort to sell a $270 pair of shoes on my website...even some $30 items! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 Having not seen the cars I'm only speculating, but the C4 syndrome would be playing some part I'm guessing.Same thing seems to affect the 993 market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 The ad for the red car is terrible! Bad photos, non-track car being tracked, pointless description. Would it kill them to write some decent marketing copy? It's a $55,000 sale. I go to more effort to sell a $270 pair of shoes on my website...even some $30 items!Getting a bit off track for this post, but this description isn't exactly going to a big effort .....http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-911-Carrera-2Dr-4-Seater-1986-Coupe-3-2L-/221571238216?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3396acc948 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 Argh! That wing returns! Getting a bit off track for this post, but this description isn't exactly going to a big effort .....http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-911-Carrera-2Dr-4-Seater-1986-Coupe-3-2L-/221571238216?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3396acc948 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli84 Posted 9October, 2014 Report Share Posted 9October, 2014 So, do we think it is the cars themselves? The prices seem pretty sharp, considering there have been some sold for more money and bought sight unseen ..... That white one looks particularly nice ..... the red one has a photo which looks like is is being flogged on a track .... Is it possible the PPI's have come back with a number of probs? Which then begs the question, why are some selling sight unseen and others on the market long enough to even be able to have a PPI done? It's all a bit odd ..... I think it must be the car themselves. As stated, the ad copy is not great and certainly not very informative. Perhaps a call to the seller reveals poor history or something else undesirable that is not disclosed in the ad. I bought my C4 sight unseen and without a PPI but I spoke at length to both of the mechanics who had worked on the car went through the past 3 years of extensive invoices as well as conversations with the seller which were all positive. There is a reason this red car is not selling but it is not just because it is a C4. Good C4's are going within days of hitting the market also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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