Jason E Posted 23November, 2016 Report Share Posted 23November, 2016 When do we get to see the purchase Jason?This was the only photo I took before dropping it to Buchanan's. Sorry men more photos to follow after I've sold a kidney & a cornea to pay for the repairs. OzJustin, 88mph, Port 911 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88mph Posted 23November, 2016 Report Share Posted 23November, 2016 This was the only photo I took before dropping it to Buchanan's. Sorry men more photos to follow after I've sold a kidney & a cornea to pay for the repairs.Looks really nice mate. Well done and congrats on your patience! MB911 and Jason E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 23November, 2016 Report Share Posted 23November, 2016 Jason, just in case you need a replacement motor, gearbox and other stuff - this is a bargain... I bought my KW V3s from this seller.http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bassendean/engine-engine-parts-transmission/porsche-944-s2-running-gear-price-dropped/1126220469 Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 23November, 2016 Report Share Posted 23November, 2016 I've sold a kidney & a cornea to pay for the repairs. Meh, kidneys are overrated Just think, when its all done, you don't have to worry about it and you'll have a great car! Congrats Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timm Posted 23November, 2016 Report Share Posted 23November, 2016 Jason, just in case you need a replacement motor, gearbox and other stuff - this is a bargain... I bought my KW V3s from this seller.http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bassendean/engine-engine-parts-transmission/porsche-944-s2-running-gear-price-dropped/1126220469 I was eyeing that some time ago...would make a great donor engine for a 3L 16v turbo! If only I had more money to throw around... :-( Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 23November, 2016 Report Share Posted 23November, 2016 Jason, just in case you need a replacement motor, gearbox and other stuff - this is a bargain... I bought my KW V3s from this seller.http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bassendean/engine-engine-parts-transmission/porsche-944-s2-running-gear-price-dropped/1126220469 Ronny have you looked at this, dont worry about originality this is a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB911 Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 Look heres another one. Correction, this is the car in question for sale in England last year, or is it the second of these cars, apparently there are 2.http://flussigmagazine.com/17/post/2015/01/1984-porsche-944-harlequin-2995-usd4530.htmlI just don't understand, who TF, what TF, why TF, I just don't understand, this makes my head hurt..... Thank sweet baby jesus that it isn't a 944 Turbo S or 968 CS TINGY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 I just don't understand, who TF, what TF, why TF, I just don't understand, this makes my head hurt..... Thank sweet baby jesus that it isn't a 944 Turbo S or 968 CSAgree totally. I actually considered calling this bloke because the car looks in good knick under that horrendous paint & leather. But when you factor in repaint & retrim (absolutely neccesary) the car would need to be about 6k. Jason, just in case you need a replacement motor, gearbox and other stuff - this is a bargain... I bought my KW V3s from this seller.http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bassendean/engine-engine-parts-transmission/porsche-944-s2-running-gear-price-dropped/1126220469 Rob, if I need to start considering replacement motors & gearbox's I will be howling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB911 Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 Hey Jason,I forgot to say congrats on your new baby, they are such a great car, you'll have a ball Because of the shape some people seem to think they are quite new. when I bought mine some colleages looked at the car and said 'How the hell can you afford that" not realising that it was worth half what their new XR8 and Calais were worth... Port 911 and TINGY 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 Thanks MB,I am excited, can't wait to get my hands on it. Just waiting for Buchanan's to give me the news next week on what is needed to bring it back from it's current state of despair. When I picked it up from the seller I was pleasantly surprised as I was expecting a real dog at that price. I thought with a couple days of deep cleaning in & out it will look pretty reasonable. Certainly reasonable enough that I could live with it until after we finish building our house & the dollars aren't a concern. Then Bruce called me the next day & started giving me the long list of bad news items which deflated my enthusiasm a wee bit & made my nuts pucker considerably.Today though I thought perhaps if I need to sink some serious dollars into this car to get it up to scratch at least I will be putting money into a car that may slowly increase in value over time rather than a car that will continue to lose money. The 944s seem to be very slowly rising in value & especially the Turbos & the S2s seem quite sought after. That's my rationale anyway. It is certainly what I am telling my wife seeing as how my cost/ repair estimates have doubled (or more).Anyway I own a Porsche, a cool Porsche. I can't wait to drive it. I can't wait to enjoy it. I love cool cars & this takes me back to how I felt in my 20's when I had my 260Z & my Alfa 105 & my 124cc. I don't even have it yet & it is making me smile. That's what it's all about I suppose. LeeM, Port 911, ANF and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 Yes Jason that is what it is all about Port 911 and Jason E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 That's ALL it's about mate, enjoying it. Money can be got, opportunities are lost MB911, Jason E, TINGY and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 That's ALL it's about mate, enjoying it. Money can be got, opportunities are lostAmen Brother LeeM, Port 911 and MB911 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 And perhaps someone can assist with the less complicated repairs for a smile and a beer or two?Once sorted you will have a very solid fun reliable car.My costs for the past 3 years have been [oil+filter] x3! Port 911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 And perhaps someone can assist with the less complicated repairs for a smile and a beer or two?Once sorted you will have a very solid fun reliable car.My costs for the past 3 years have been [oil+filter] x3!You always know how to make me feel better Taz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 You always know how to make me feel better Taz.Eventually my wife came to understand the lower costs of running older cars , plus the immense pleasure of a manly hobby! LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 Eventually my wife came to understand the lower costs of running older cars , plus the immense pleasure of a manly hobby!It is the getting through the initial costs to enjoy these longer term benefits....... PomBstard and Jason E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 It is the getting through the initial costs to enjoy these longer term benefits.......and in my case "do you really need all six cars?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 That's a subjective one, for me though if I could most definitely yes!!.... your biggest annual cost is most likely registration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 That's a subjective one, for me though if I could most definitely yes!!.... your biggest annual cost is most likely registration!Registration is bloody annoying. Would be nice to see a special class of rego that you can pay once to register a few cars on the proviso only one is on the road at any one time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 Look heres another one. Correction, this is the car in question for sale in England last year, or is it the second of these cars, apparently there are 2.http://flussigmagazine.com/17/post/2015/01/1984-porsche-944-harlequin-2995-usd4530.html I believe this whole craze was started by VW (in the UK maybe...) to help shift a few Golf's or something like that, there probably is more info out there but lets face do you really want to know..... Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 I believe this whole craze was started by VW (in the UK maybe...) to help shift a few Golf's or something like that, there probably is more info out there but lets face do you really want to know..... Sure don't!! ANF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 It'd be a great advertising tool for Benneton or Cantebury clothing mobs back in the day. Or a clown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 25November, 2016 Report Share Posted 25November, 2016 Thanks MB,I am excited, can't wait to get my hands on it. Just waiting for Buchanan's to give me the news next week on what is needed to bring it back from it's current state of despair. When I picked it up from the seller I was pleasantly surprised as I was expecting a real dog at that price. I thought with a couple days of deep cleaning in & out it will look pretty reasonable. Certainly reasonable enough that I could live with it until after we finish building our house & the dollars aren't a concern. Then Bruce called me the next day & started giving me the long list of bad news items which deflated my enthusiasm a wee bit & made my nuts pucker considerably.Today though I thought perhaps if I need to sink some serious dollars into this car to get it up to scratch at least I will be putting money into a car that may slowly increase in value over time rather than a car that will continue to lose money. The 944s seem to be very slowly rising in value & especially the Turbos & the S2s seem quite sought after. That's my rationale anyway. It is certainly what I am telling my wife seeing as how my cost/ repair estimates have doubled (or more).Anyway I own a Porsche, a cool Porsche. I can't wait to drive it. I can't wait to enjoy it. I love cool cars & this takes me back to how I felt in my 20's when I had my 260Z & my Alfa 105 & my 124cc. I don't even have it yet & it is making me smile. That's what it's all about I suppose.There is a certain satisfaction in rescuing a sick puppy... don't be scared to get a second opinion either if your not sure on your first quote. Jason E and Port 911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 25November, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 25November, 2016 Hi Jason congrats on your new baby, I love my 944, they are older cars so, repairs come hand in hand, my wife loves the car but in the first month I had the car I spent more than I earned on it, & have been told to hold back for a while on the spending. But we both still love the car. It's an 10/86 n/a car, so the value maybe will not increase that much, but I purchased it to enjoy & every time I get behind the wheel it makes me smile. Jason E, MB911 and sandy468 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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