approx value for a clean 1989 930..
 

I am test driving it on Thursday. According to the mechanic (Ken Farler) it has minor mods, clean records, perfect body and interior. It is black with a choclate brown leather interior. The car has 55k miles. Any off the cuff value estimates?

Thanks,

You did not mention whether it's a slant or not. If not I'd say the maximum value of it is $45,000 if it's absolutely pristine (ready to go to a show with a polish/wax) and if it's a slant, $55,000 in pristine condition. If it's a good driver, non-slant, I"d say $38,500........again, these are super high values, these are the maximums that I think you should pay. Make my day and come here tomorrow saying you closed the deal for $32,000!

It's a non-slant coupe. I don't think I will get a great deal on the car becasue the owner certainly doesn't need to sell it.

...and worth every penny. Be worth more if it was a cabriolet of course.:D

What modifications have been made? That could in itself save you some future cash outlays.

Dec. 2002 1989 911 Turbo w/ 38k miles black/tan no mods. for mid-30s in Kansas City.

Probs were lack of use in last few years. On a scale of 1 to 10, probably an 8 or 9...leakdown and compression were fantastic and she still doesn't leak oil (touching wood), even with M1. This was from a DEALER, not private party. Documentation was not great so past maint. unknown.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1058924278.jpg

Hope that helps!

Embs--curious to know what you get for your car--let us know.

tiorio, Dec. 2003 hasn't happened yet. Or if it has, I'm in big trouble. ;)

oh crap, another rip in the space-time continuum. I thought when I quit plugging my blender into the 240V outlet that would stop happening. Must be something else...

That car was on Ebay sevral months back

I won't get much for it in it's current condition. It looks nice but the motor is toast and not running (thanks of course to the all mighty, do no wrong, LORD of the 3.6 transplants) oops! I am not allowed to discuss that on the BBS I may get beat-up again for telling the truth...

I am looking forward to 500+ HP combined with a G50. I have had enough of 915 tranny's for two lifetimes. And just the mention of another 3.6 varioram makes me want to http://www.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/pukey.gif ralph

Damn, keep forgetting that using my psychic ablilities will alienate me from my peers...

Original post edited to reflect (ahem) actual date of purchase...

Yes, it was. It took about 3 months and a couple of trips from LA to KC but a deal was struck off eBay. I actually bid on the car on eBay as well but the reserve was higher than what I wanted to pay so no winners. I'd have a problem buying a car like this sight-unseen anyway...

Good luck with the search!

Hey Todd,
Who's fault will it be this time if everyhting is not "just perfect"?
Bill

I have seen Ken Farlers work and his shop and compared it to your Delaware wannabe Porsche mechanic and let me tell you Bill it is like comparing Andial with Sanford & Son.

I have a $13,000 list of of things being not "just perfect"

Just ask Atty. Robert Miller what a fine mess he was left with from your buddy. Ask Steve Weiner of Rennsport about the fine 3.6 work he has witnessed from your buddy.

Back to the topic of this thread, What in your opinion is an 89 930 coupe worth in excellent shape as stated above?

If you love the old turbos then it's worth whatever your willing to pay. I would think somewhere between $30-35K is more resonable. The turbo starts getting tired around 60k. It's also a 14 year old car. Whether you drive it or not stuff wears out and rubber rots. I almost bought an '88 turbo w/6K miles a few years back, it was perfect. The second owner wanted $45k I held at $40k. Even with 6K miles it needed an engine re-seal at $5k. The upkeep on my '78 turbo w/72K was about $4-5k a year, stuff wearing out etc.