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persian Posted 5February, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 Basically I know if I was to purchase it, there's work to be done! but the guy has told me to put an offer in Are there ways around fixing the dash/ seats? without too much of a major cost? all the questions I don't know thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 Your option with the seats are replace or repair. Replacing with used seats is possible -they do come up for sale -check the Porsche club websites, eBay, gumtree etc. Dash Pads can be bought as a replacement, however I think you may need to remove the screen first to put the new one in. I might be wrong - there is likely to be a dash replacement DIY on the web somewhere. I wouldn't worry about those two things that much - it's easy to work out what is wrong and how much to fix. You need to get a specialist look at the engine and determine if it is in good condition - are there any problems with the studs, is it in tune, oil leaks, etc etc. It's the 'unknown unknowns' you've got to worry about, not the thing you can plainly see and factor into he price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persian Posted 5February, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 True true, well im going in on Saturday with my father in law! no Porsche specialist (Alfa Romeo specialist actually) so he knows a bit about classic cars... hopefully all goes well and then ill look at getting a proper PPI done! Would an engine sitting for so long be an issue normally? and also what do you think about the conversion to manual? would that possibly lower the value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persian Posted 5February, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 I hope ive posted this in the right place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 It does not matter what we think Mate,it is what you and your mechanic think, and any car that has been deoridginlized(new word) will not quite make top $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 Many sportos have been converted and do not appear to be $ hurt by it - conversely more people seem to like the idea of owning a sporto. To the extent of even some on this forum ( scotty) suggesting they may reconvert their conversion An engine sitting for awhile whilst happy enough to restart often without issue... I guess a Q is why it hasn't been started for so long needs to be understood. That said and all been ok you still may need to pay the cost of it having sat awhile and replacing seals and hoses etc that have perished etc. Gearbox issues clutch?? Ditto for suspension and steering quite likely you'll need to factor partial or entire suspension refresh ( bushes included). Ditto brakes. All std stuff really for an older car Unless our mature gent car collector has lavished monies in the recent past...? Costs - general wisdom is to have a war chest avail( 10k ) and the amount dependent on how handy you are. There are always while you are at it costs to factor . That and the seller been prepared to subtract money off the top based in th findings of a good PPI good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 So I'll stick my neck out, its a 2.7 I assume, so some stigma attached to that (even though the "issues" have probably been sorted years ago) sporto-->915 probably wont devalue it much, if at all. I still think the best advice, is to buy the best one YOU can afford, not the first one. I know they are fairly rare on the ground these days, but good ones do come up at the right price, Patience and cash are your best weapons when hunting for these, be prepared to move quick when the right one breaks cover. Having said that, if this one ticks the boxes, go for it, IT'S YOUR CAR you need to decide, easy for us to spend your money. Please, Please, pay for a PPI from a well respected PORSCHE specialist, as buying the wrong car will turn the dream sour very quickly. I know I've had mine for a fair while, but when I was looking, I think I spent around $3K on PPI's before I found a good car. They all looked and drove well, but there is a million hidden nasties in them. I really encourage you to buy one of these cars, they are great, just be diligent. OK sermon over, enjoy the chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 I have a set of tombstones for sale for $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09ELF Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 Agree with best you can afford. Also depends on what you are after. Coverted sportomatic isnt really an issue. Wouldn't do it myself though, as it cost an awful lot, but would be happy to purchase one already done. That being said, I am not a connoisseur type of guy. Don't see keeping things standard as priority unless its an ultra rare model. Everything can be fixed mechanically easily, especially when you have a father in law who does cars. Porsches parts arent actually expensive, just finding the right mechanic with good knowledge is where the price starts to add up. Only thing I would do is triple check the rust condition, as it is ungalvanised. In particular the wheel well, doors sill areas and front suspension pan and battery tray areas. I've seen new dash skins for $250 and good condition seats for $600. Not really a deal breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persian Posted 5February, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 Cool guys, thanks for your advice! I understand its best you can afford and its my choice! I know all that... I love the car, how could you not its a Porsche but I just like getting advice from everyone! the issue I have is the car in unregistered which mean how do I bring it to the Porsche specialist to get a PPI? tow truck which ends up adding up! I rang Buik motorworks here and they said they can organise tow anyway ill wait out for Saturday see how it drives, so what my father in law thinks! if it s all go from there ill go for PPI fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persian Posted 5February, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 Byronbay chris, what colour are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 Cool guys, thanks for your advice! I understand its best you can afford and its my choice! I know all that... I love the car, how could you not its a Porsche but I just like getting advice from everyone! the issue I have is the car in unregistered which mean how do I bring it to the Porsche specialist to get a PPI? tow truck which ends up adding up! I rang Buik motorworks here and they said they can organise tow anyway ill wait out for Saturday see how it drives, so what my father in law thinks! if it s all go from there ill go for PPI fingers crossed See if Buik will lend you their trade plates, or get one of buik's staff to drive it on the trade plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persian Posted 5February, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 Good idea actually, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 All good advice above. As understand it, there was a time when a conversion from sporto to manual was considered an upgrade. Now people are also looking for originality. Today it probably does not make much difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 how much is it? i say buy it. if it drives ok and has no major rust, go with your gut. If you find out it's not for you, a little bit of time will have passed, and the market will have moved further, and you will at the least, get all your money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persian Posted 5February, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 ! but i can put an offer in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Speedway Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 Either Buik's or Mark Poole will check it for you. Mark Poole travels anywhere to do PPI's. (with a trade plate) You really need a leakdown/compression test on the engine. If the engine needs a rebuild, you could near on double the amount you're about to spend. Prices on these cars are going up faster than any other time in the past. This will continue for some time yet. The conversion? done well, I doubt it will effect the value. It may not increase/decrease the value, but it would be easier to sell if you had to. If the engine is strong and you can't see anything glaringly obvious, get on board. Go with your gut, a few extra grand to get it in your driveway will be fast forgotten. You cant loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persian Posted 5February, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 Awesome advice, thanks everyone! another quick one, I'm reading up a lot about the issues the 911's had in 75! has anyone seen these issues them selfs? i keep seeing the issues with the fuel injection? this is a duel carb I'm guessing thats a good thing also? can't find much on these models, only bad! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 he's saying high 20's At that price it won't hang around so you don't have time to dally around. Just thought you would appreciate some extra pressure! Everyone has given you good sensible advice above. But as long as you go into this with your eyes open - having your FIL involved is a great move to give you objective advice - sometimes you just need to take a punt as what's the worst that can happen? Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persian Posted 5February, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 i know true, but if i offer it doesn't mean he'll take it either i guess its get the ppi and make the bid any answers on the terrible review this model gets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 any answers on the terrible review this model gets?Are the '75's really that terrible?Some broken or pulled head studs?Worn valve guides?Oil leaks?Look on the bright side. The issue with the exhaust reactors only affected the US models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persian Posted 5February, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 aha not too bad? its just what I've been reading! anyone got one on this forum or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 Byronbay chris, what colour are they? Black, and in Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 5February, 2015 Report Share Posted 5February, 2015 Plenty of good specific advice above, and from real experience not just I reckon or I read somewhere and worth taking heed of for this or any other 911 you look at. If this car was running,driving, roadworthy,registered and in overall reasonable condition for its age and Kms, let's say (for the point of this exercise ) it would have a market value of $30-$35K if it had a bit of history. So you do your research ( as your doing) get a PPI or similar and that indenifys the best and worst case $ spend required to get the car to the above desired condition. The point I'm making here is the cost of getting the car to a $30k should help you gauge the price you pay for it, there are of course lots of variables like how much of the work you can do yourself and how much you will need to farm out. The hunt for your first Porsche if great and frustrating, but well worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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