911 cabriolet value and questions

[atr911]

My dad got a chance to drive a Honda S2000 for the weekend and he LOVED the drop top. He's been longing for a motorcycle until now but the convertible just did it for him.

ANYWAYS he's asking me about information on a cabriolet. He's about 6'5" and no tiny tuna so the S2000 was out of the question (not even considering reliability issues). Hes a German car guy (drives a 325I at the moment) so I suggested a 911 Cab.

What kinda issues should I be looking for and what kinda value is placed on these cars? 993 prices I think would turn him off of the whole thing (hes a cheap guy :P) So the mid-eighties would probably be perfect for him.

Lastly, anyone have a cab for sale? I dont' mind going to the other end of the continent as a good example would be worth drive.

Feel free to respond here or to my email address.

Adam
a_roseneck@hotmail.com

THANKS AGAIN!!! You guys rock.

[JeremyD]

Mid to upper 20's for a well sorted out G-50 Cabriolet (1987 to 1989) Not sure you can go wrong.

I think this guy from Roadfly is considering his CE 1988 Cabriolet - It looks like it's in nice condition - no affiliation -





His contact info: DanO - dodonnel@lyra.com

aicauto.com always has some nice (but $$) examples too.

[caliber60]

"Mid to upper 20's for a well sorted out G-50 Cabriolet (1987 to 1989)"
For the price range, you can get a turbo-look in excellent condition. Never pay more than $30K at this market.

[911boost]

I have an 86 cab, and am thinking of selling it to buy a coupe. I have seen them from anywhere from the high teens to the mid 20's. If I sell mine, and knowing the economy, I would probably ask about $19,500 for it and take a little less.

By the way it has 105K miles, H4's, turbo tie rods, 16 inch (Design 90 wheels) and runs great.

Bill

[JeremyD]

Well then, what do you think mine would be worth? 1987 G-50 Cab - Diamond Blue - full marine blue leather interior - 8's and 9's polished fuchs. premuffler and dual out ss dansk. Steve W chip. 48,000 miles.

Have everything to turn it back to 100% stock (15" fuchs, radio, exhaust, etc)

[greenmonster]

Jeremy, stop teasing them, you know you got a sweet deal on that one. Your car throws "what's it worth" stats all out of wack.

I do agree with the mid to upper 20's for a nice example like yours (low miles, G50, etc).

Just for comparisions, here's a g50 cab forsale buy a broker (remember broker fees are involved in the sale). Might be able to get it for $20(??) if it sits for awhile and is still forsale when the snow hits the ground in New England.

http://www.europeanlocators.com/dm_showroom.html

from http://www.europeanlocators.com

I've got no connection to the seller/broker but I do check their offering often, as it's a decent indicator of where the NE market is.

[JeremyD]

Oh, I know I got a sweet deal - just want to make sure I'm still in the mid to upper 20's ballpark. I got a "casual" offer for $30K from someone who works with my wife (she drove the car to work and he fawned over it in the parking lot). I think quite a bit depends on where you live - lots of cheaper cars in CA these days.

[911boost]

I agree with you Jeremy. I think a lot also has to do with how serious you are about selling....

Bill

[greenmonster]

Originally posted by Jeremy964
Oh, I know I got a sweet deal -

I'm just ribbing you a little (I should have put a smilie in my preivous message).

What I'm waiting to see is how the price drops on early boxsters (low 20's) and early 993s (low 30's) will effect the pricing on some of the 20something thousand dollar pre 89 pcars.

[JeremyD]

You know - I went the 3.2 G-50 route because of that exact reason. the 993's were at the top end of my price range and didn't want a high mileage example. the 964's were going down in price like a fire sale. I wanted to have a good example that I could keep for awhile and wouldn't end up taking a bath on financially. I actually prefer the 3.6... No problem on the ribbing my friend!

[caliber60]

I think the price of the '87-'89 is pretty low at less than $20K. Consider all the upgrade and maintenance the owner put into the car, the buyer is close enough of getting the original car for free, just paying for the upgrade and maintenance. At estimate average annual mainentance cost of $2,400. for 10 years, it's already $24,000.

[dfink]

Aside from the price the 6'5" might be the bigger issue. I am 6'1 and would say I am getting on the max side for the car. I have an 85 cab and the problem is the legroom. Not so bad just in general but the steering wheel does not tilt and gets in the way for shifting. I can still sit in mine with a helmet on so that would probably be ok. Just something to think about.

I'm 6'2" and agree - legroom not great with the standard steering wheel - but with an aftermarket Momo 350mm etc. - or a 944 wheel as some of these had a narrower diameter I think ) helps legroom.

With the roof up headroom better than a coupe.

You could alter the seat runners and fit them further back to allow the seat to slide a bit further back.

[trj911]

Jeremy, I love that color! I just had my wheels refinished and after seeing yours it makes me wish I had the paddles polished also. Nice car seat in back!

[atr911]

Is leg room less in the targas and cabs?

Wasnt an issue and i'm 6'6" and about 250lbs in my coupe. I would like to modify the seat rails or put in sport seats though for the sake of room.

Adam

[JeremyD]

Thanks Tom - I like it too! Here's another picture... and yes, the polished paddles make em.

[Rob McKibbon]

I'm 6'4" and 240 Lbs,
No problem with room

Now put 2 of us in there that size;
and it's intimidating. I've even had a 6'8", 300 Lb'er for a ride

Tell your dad to go for it, he'll never be happier! (driving that is)

[89turbocabmike]

So Rob, are ya saying you like'm big!

[JeremyD]

watch out mike - some big boys on this thread - Rob will come over and kick your a$$!!

back to value . . . .

think Cabrios tend to hold their value better than Coupes - so even if 964s plumet in price and so bring down the price of 3.2 or SC coupes - Cabrios possibly best for keeping value?