Jason E Posted 4September, 2020 Report Share Posted 4September, 2020 4 hours ago, Stepo said: @Jason E didn't take long for your S2 to come back onto the market https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1989-porsche-944-s2-manual/SSE-AD-6806855/?Cr=1 Hi, I was a bit flabbergasted early this morning when another PFAer contacted me re the car being advertised. On checking my email I saw that the purchaser had sent me an email explaining that he just wasn't in love with the car & had decided to look at something else (thankfully he doesn't seem to be cursing my name). I was pretty shocked though. I'll have to give him a call over the next few days. Didn't see that coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 4September, 2020 Report Share Posted 4September, 2020 Nothing for you to worry about now, looking forward to seeing what you get into next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 4September, 2020 Report Share Posted 4September, 2020 Just now, Stepo said: Nothing for you to worry about now, looking forward to seeing what you get into next I've just sent the buyer an email. I feel terrible (& a bit mortified) that he is unhappy. I feel like someone's been insulting my child (to be fair though at times I liked the car more than my 5 year old). He was pretty good in his email & wasn't wishing a pox on me. I suppose this outlines the perils of buying a car sight unseen. Sigh...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 4September, 2020 Report Share Posted 4September, 2020 Maybe he was hoping to get a fixer upper. Nothing to do on yours as everything has been done. Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 4September, 2020 Report Share Posted 4September, 2020 33 minutes ago, Jason E said: I feel like someone's been insulting my child (to be fair though at times I liked the car more than my 5 year old). I reckon there would have been plenty of times that your 5 year old would have loved your car more than they loved you too ... So ... back to the programme ... was it a “Porsche” dude that bought it or a kinda first timer trying it out for good measure? Did they know what it is / should be? What a shame it would be to buy a car and THEN figure out you didn’t like it .. 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 4September, 2020 Report Share Posted 4September, 2020 4 hours ago, Dreamr said: I reckon there would have been plenty of times that your 5 year old would have loved your car more than they loved you too ... So ... back to the programme ... was it a “Porsche” dude that bought it or a kinda first timer trying it out for good measure? Did they know what it is / should be? What a shame it would be to buy a car and THEN figure out you didn’t like it .. 😢 He was a first time Porsche owner ............... Tips and Rob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 5September, 2020 Report Share Posted 5September, 2020 14 hours ago, Jason E said: He was a first time Porsche owner ............... What a shame it wasn’t for him ... Here’s hoping that it moves on to another enthusiast that will appreciate it for what it is ... Jason E, Dalai and Rob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterm Posted 5September, 2020 Report Share Posted 5September, 2020 Jason at least you can be comfortable it wasn’t the car ... yours was a cracker and well looked after. Rob and Jason E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 5September, 2020 Report Share Posted 5September, 2020 21 hours ago, Jason E said: I've just sent the buyer an email. I feel terrible (& a bit mortified) that he is unhappy. I feel like someone's been insulting my child (to be fair though at times I liked the car more than my 5 year old). He was pretty good in his email & wasn't wishing a pox on me. I suppose this outlines the perils of buying a car sight unseen. Sigh...................... Jason you don't need to feel bad because someone didn't like your car. One would think that a few rides and getting touchy feely with a 944 before entering into a relationship with it would be a good idea. You were totally upfront about your car and it's journey with you as it's owner and all the work that has been done. If anything you should feel proud that you were prepared to bring this car back from the brink of extinction and now someone else can enjoy it. Hold your head up mate, you've done well Rob, Jason E and OzJustin 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 5September, 2020 Report Share Posted 5September, 2020 Like all relationships, sometimes they just don't work... I wouldn't read too much more into it. Jason E and Rob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 5September, 2020 Report Share Posted 5September, 2020 Thanks Lads, appreciate the support & kind words. As Tingy said, hopefully someone might come along, pick it up & continue the slow rolling resto love affair. As for me I'm already dreaming of cheating with a Cayman. TINGY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 6September, 2020 Report Share Posted 6September, 2020 Does anyone know this 88 turbo in Adelaide, listed on gumtree? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1252146098?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 6September, 2020 Report Share Posted 6September, 2020 3 hours ago, brian in buddina said: Does anyone know this 88 turbo in Adelaide, listed on gumtree? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1252146098?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms Pretty sure this is the same car... https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1989-porsche-944-turbo-manual/OAG-AD-18763739/?Cr=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 6September, 2020 Report Share Posted 6September, 2020 3 hours ago, brian in buddina said: Does anyone know this 88 turbo in Adelaide, listed on gumtree? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1252146098?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms 24 minutes ago, Fishcop said: Pretty sure this is the same car... https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1989-porsche-944-turbo-manual/OAG-AD-18763739/?Cr=7 Conicidental, but a few small differences: Most of all, Reg check shows a Different VIN 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 6September, 2020 Report Share Posted 6September, 2020 Hhhmmm... Correction The Rego I searched from the Ad description looks like a typo: The No. plate on the car RRS.944 The text in the Ad shows RSR.944 - (which also has been on a Porsche, no surprise) Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 6September, 2020 Report Share Posted 6September, 2020 4 hours ago, brian in buddina said: Does anyone know this 88 turbo in Adelaide, listed on gumtree? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1252146098?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms You buying @brian in buddina brian in buddina 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingporsche Posted 6September, 2020 Report Share Posted 6September, 2020 2 hours ago, TINGY996 said: You buying @brian in buddina Expensive way to fix your heat shield @brian in buddina 😁 brian in buddina 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedpest Posted 7September, 2020 Report Share Posted 7September, 2020 19 hours ago, luzzo said: The Rego I searched from the Ad description looks like a typo: The No. plate on the car RRS.944 The text in the Ad shows RSR.944 - (which also has been on a Porsche, no surprise) The R and S series rego plates in SA can be purchased so they can easily be transfered to various cars in your fleet/ collection. So that is not really a giveaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 7September, 2020 Report Share Posted 7September, 2020 2 minutes ago, Shedpest said: rego plates in SA can be purchased so they can easily be transfered Sounds like a great idea. Nothing to do with Reg transfer is "easy" in Vic... (I was just using the SA Reg search to match the VIN in the Richmond Ad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedpest Posted 7September, 2020 Report Share Posted 7September, 2020 At a guess I would think that one of the dealers owns that plate and my guess would be Richmonds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 13September, 2020 Report Share Posted 13September, 2020 Looks like it's gone already... https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/magill/cars-vans-utes/1990-porsche-944-s2-manual-convertible/1256676754 $25k for Au delivered S2 convertible with a lot of the mechanicals sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9er Posted 14September, 2020 Report Share Posted 14September, 2020 On 06/09/2020 at 14:25, brian in buddina said: Does anyone know this 88 turbo in Adelaide, listed on gumtree? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1252146098?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms Yes, I know the car, it belongs to an acquaintance, top shelf imo. brian in buddina and Fishcop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 14September, 2020 Report Share Posted 14September, 2020 2 hours ago, 9er said: Yes, I know the car, it belongs to an acquaintance, top shelf imo. At that price point, I'd have been tempted to go with a rag top... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 14September, 2020 Report Share Posted 14September, 2020 6 hours ago, Fishcop said: At that price point, I'd have been tempted to go with a rag top... Very you. Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 6October, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 6October, 2020 So Brains trust we have seen some movement in 944 prices lately. So hypothetically if there was a Australian delivered 1986 NA series 2 car for sale with excellent history only had 2 owners, all original car bar tinted windows and aftermarket cruse control, still has original stereo fitted and in use. What kind of money would you be looking at paying for such a car. Car has around 230k on the clock. Work done by current owner New Clutch Short Shift Kit New Hand Brake mec New Belts , seals W/Pump etc (Summerland Automotive) Gearbox Rebuild (New Sincros/BRG/ LSD etc) Outlaw engineering New Sway bar bush kits L/R New OE Control arms assy and Bushes L/R New OE Tie rod assy L/R New OE engine mounts L/R New OE Sump Gskt New Power Steer Hoses & Boots New OE A/C compressor and Receiver Dryer plus regas New Rear Hatch seal New rear hatch strikers (New bottom Latches (not fitted yet) New OE upgrade F/R shocks (Sach Sports option) All wheel BRG checked and repacked New Radiator hoses New Fuel feed & Return lines New Belts , seals W/Pump etc (Port Power Steer) Done correctly New Air flow meter New OE Idle control sensor Injectors serviced cleaned and rebuilt Windows tinted Commander Cruse control fitted New door speakers Frt New Rear speakers (not yet fitted) Oil cooler Gsk kit and alignment tool (never needed)New Remanufactured Steering Uni Shaft (Ex UK) New battery plus other items that escape me at the moment. Let the opinions flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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