ANF Posted 1July, 2016 Report Share Posted 1July, 2016 It looks to be on full Vic reg too? And has been in Aus since the early 2000s, I thought had to be 30 years old (except for WA - 15 years I think) to be reg LHD in most states? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 1July, 2016 Report Share Posted 1July, 2016 It looks to be on full Vic reg too? And has been in Aus since the early 2000s, I thought had to be 30 years old (except for WA - 15 years I think) to be reg LHD in most states?Could have been a personal import in which case it only had to be owned by the person bringing it in for 12 months .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 1July, 2016 Report Share Posted 1July, 2016 I don't think that matters if it is LHD? Or maybe it does? Pretty sure needs to be 30+ years old to reg LHD unless it is a rally car or the like on very restrictive rego In Tas I should ad to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 2July, 2016 Report Share Posted 2July, 2016 https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/~/media/files/documents/safety-and-road-rules/vsi18_web.pdf?la=en its possible at 25 years to be on club plates in VIC. Everywhere else I can think of in au (bar WA) is 30+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomBstard Posted 2July, 2016 Report Share Posted 2July, 2016 I did make some enquires about this white 944 S2, it was from WA, two guys purchased it to do a charity drive in, there is a write up about it in one of the NSWPC mags.They drove it from WA to Newcastle, next day it would not start, it found its way to Autoworks, after some amount of $ is was back running. If you have a close look at the photos you can see the panel gapes are all over the place, as it has been in a front ender & not repaired correctly. I was looking to purchace this car but after inspection walked away. Looks like its sold now Port 911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 4July, 2016 Report Share Posted 4July, 2016 Anyone had a look at this one, obviously it's too much or would have been sold.http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-944-1989/SSE-AD-4047029/?Cr=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomBstard Posted 4July, 2016 Report Share Posted 4July, 2016 http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-944-1989/SSE-AD-4047029/?Cr=0No - price is a bit off-putting, and so too is the banter in the ad - "Oh, look how much these are worth!!" and "I'd love to keep it but the wife says No!" That, and the fact he's put up a private ad whilst clearly a dealer - just doesn't do it for me. Says "Chancer" all over it. I might be completely mistaken, and have read far too much into just a few simple words, but then that's my loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 4July, 2016 Report Share Posted 4July, 2016 No - price is a bit off-putting, and so too is the banter in the ad - "Oh, look how much these are worth!!" and "I'd love to keep it but the wife says No!" That, and the fact he's put up a private ad whilst clearly a dealer - just doesn't do it for me. Says "Chancer" all over it. I might be completely mistaken, and have read far too much into just a few simple words, but then that's my loss.I thought exactly the same thing when i saw it, "I'd like to keep it", ok fine don't let us stop you, why do people put this stuff in an ad, i don't really care why someone is selling, i just want the history. There is a turbo "S" in QLD that I am trying to get some history on but the seller won't even email back, can't want to sell real bad, it needs lot's of work but maybe a good project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brow Posted 4July, 2016 Report Share Posted 4July, 2016 Maybe Peter, but"For all these reasons we are not great lovers of this car as they are expensive to maintain (as they age), heavy and thirsty and seem quite different to any other Porsche model that combines lightweight and performance."says a lot...... does not appear to be based on any logic....yesterday and the day before I took a quick drive down thru our south west forest roads and back, 1100km in all and I had blast in my 82 944 the Unassisted steering is sensational one is never found wandering across the road and needing ( even after hours of driving and when the concentration starts to wane) to make large corrections such is the constant contact and therefore feel and automatic fine adjustments. In the car park it is extremely heavy but who takes it shopping? Bang for your back compared to my GT3 it wins, you don't need to do crazy speeds to find limits yet still have fun ( without need for constant vigilance for the revenue collectors ) for experiencing a finely tuned ( well ok for 1982) balanced car with doors that go clunk and has no price downside. Gets more looks from kids ( red) than the silver ( yawn) GT3. TINGY and tazzieman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 4July, 2016 Report Share Posted 4July, 2016 Looks too good to wreckhttp://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/welshpool/other-parts-accessories/porsche-944-turbo/1115080857?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LF- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 4July, 2016 Report Share Posted 4July, 2016 Good project for someone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 4July, 2016 Report Share Posted 4July, 2016 yesterday and the day before I took a quick drive down thru our south west forest roads and back, 1100km in all and I had blast in my 82 944 the Unassisted steering is sensational one is never found wandering across the road and needing ( even after hours of driving and when the concentration starts to wane) to make large corrections such is the constant contact and therefore feel and automatic fine adjustments. In the car park it is extremely heavy but who takes it shopping? Bang for your back compared to my GT3 it wins, you don't need to do crazy speeds to find limits yet still have fun ( without need for constant vigilance for the revenue collectors ) for experiencing a finely tuned ( well ok for 1982) balanced car with doors that go clunk and has no price downside. Gets more looks from kids ( red) than the silver ( yawn) GT3.That is great to see you love driving your 944, but not sure why you quoted me? My post was in relation to negative views on the 928. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 4July, 2016 Report Share Posted 4July, 2016 Looks too good to wreckhttp://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/welshpool/other-parts-accessories/porsche-944-turbo/1115080857?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LF-Note the towhook in place, indicating tow home after mechanical incident? Nose panel vents suggest some mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed Posted 5July, 2016 Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 Anyone had a look at this one, obviously it's too much or would have been sold.http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-944-1989/SSE-AD-4047029/?Cr=0Spoke to seller on phone a few weeks ago...said it's was repsrayed then left unregistered / undriven for the last couple of years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 5July, 2016 Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 What a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomBstard Posted 5July, 2016 Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 Spoke to seller on phone a few weeks ago...said it's was repsrayed then left unregistered / undriven for the last couple of years Which might well be the case, but seems very odd. Was it resprayed by the current vendor?? And why just left unregistered? I understand that other things can get in the way, so am curious - the ad comes across as a bit crass. Imagine if the ad had talked about a recent respray, all the history, with a couple of choice details of what done and when, and an asking price of, say, $late-20s. I reckon it would have gone within a week, even unregistered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 5July, 2016 Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 I reckon your absolutely correct Pom, the 35k is too much to ask on this particular car especially not much history mentioned and maybe a chequered one as well, if it hasn't driven for a couple of years that's a whole hydraulic rebuild right there, =$$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 5July, 2016 Report Share Posted 5July, 2016 Some blokes need to aquire some testicular fortitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 9July, 2016 Report Share Posted 9July, 2016 (edited) There's only 6 944's left for sale on carsales today. Edited 9July, 2016 by TINGY944 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90sF1Kid Posted 9July, 2016 Report Share Posted 9July, 2016 (edited) A new 944 up on CTS..... Only 26,000 kms.http://www.classicthrottleshop.com/modernclassic5.htmlPrice seems a bit speculative given its neither a Turbo, S2, S nor the 2.7. But then the low kms and the condition would be hard to imagine a similar one popping up. At least it has the modern dash and even the original Eurovox radio. Edited 9July, 2016 by 90sF1Kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond911 Posted 9July, 2016 Report Share Posted 9July, 2016 Wow $50k. 1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 9July, 2016 Report Share Posted 9July, 2016 Looks too good to wreckhttp://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/welshpool/other-parts-accessories/porsche-944-turbo/1115080857?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LF-RJP MOTORSPORT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomBstard Posted 10July, 2016 Report Share Posted 10July, 2016 Wow $50k. 1986Fark that! Puts that black Turbo into perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 10July, 2016 Report Share Posted 10July, 2016 A new 944 up on CTS..... Only 26,000 kms.http://www.classicthrottleshop.com/modernclassic5.htmlPrice seems a bit speculative given its neither a Turbo, S2, S nor the 2.7. But then the low kms and the condition would be hard to imagine a similar one popping up. At least it has the modern dash and even the original Eurovox radio.My 86 still had still had the original Eurovox too, it just worked.....sometimes, got sold with the car, that's a lot of coin for a N/A but it's showroom, shame about the colour of the interior, not my favourite. Fark that! Puts that black Turbo into perspective.Makes it look cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 10July, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 10July, 2016 Got mine home today. More photo's later MB911, SteveF, poli84 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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