estimated maintenance cost

adamb113 · 01-07-2005, 07:45 PM

I'm looking at a 95 993 with 94,000 miles on it and I think I would be looking at the following maintenance in the next year if I buy it. What are the ball park costs of each of these services at a shop/dealer
Clutch?
90k service ( wasn't done yet )?

Claning out the carbon buildup issue thingy with the thingy tube that causes the red light to go on?

Anything else I should ask about or look for with a 94,000 mile car?
Thanks,
Adam

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

95 doesn't have ODBII, so the carbon thingy isn't a problem. If the clutch is original, it could be due. If the shocks haven't been replaced, they definitely are shot. If it is using a lot of oil the valve guides could be tired. Also various things could need replacing (rotors, hvac stuff, alternator, etc). You could get lucky or you could spend a bunch. All depends...

curiousone940 · curiousone940's Garage

The "carbon thingy" problem is related to the secondary air injection pump and the clogged lines/exhaust ports, which then sets a check engine light. As far as the clutch issue, it would of course necessitate an engine drop and I would suspect you'd be looking at something on the order of about $2,500 (parts/labor...at least that would be the going rate here in the North TX area). It would be prudent to address any possible valve guide problems and perhaps some new engine seals (I'm not talking about the main engine case seals....I'm referring to other minor oil seals) as well as vacuum, fuel/oil lines, etc. that are easily replaced with the engine out of the car. Without seeing the car (and assuming the clutch is the main repair item), I would conservatively estimate about $3K for the entire project.

adamb113 · 01-08-2005, 11:40 AM

Thanks guys! Good info.
I'm loking at a 95 with 90k on it. The guy hasn't done any maintenance on it recently. So I'm trying to get a feel for what would be coming up and how much in the next year or two. The real bummer is that when I went to go look at the car this morning I found two rust spots!! Each about the size of a silver dollar. I have never heard of this sort of thing since they started galvanizing. One is right under the right headlight. The other is on the left fender just as the sheet metal bends under to the wheel well ( where you would expect tire kick up to hit). What is a good estimate for this repair. I would imagine one of the better ways to deal with this is to get two factory origianl fenders. Strip them and then paint to match. I imagine that any paint job on the existing spots would be very subject to future rust problems. Any Ideas?? Cost?? Is 2K per side a good estimate?
Thanks,
Adam

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by adamb113
Thanks guys! Good info.
I'm loking at a 95 with 90k on it. The guy hasn't done any maintenance on it recently. ...... The real bummer is that when I went to go look at the car this morning I found two rust spots!! Each about the size of a silver dollar.

run, do not walk away from this car. Unless he is selling it for say under $20K. You may get lucky, but this sounds like a neglected car. And there are few things more expensive in the world than a neglected 911.

jorian · 01-08-2005, 12:01 PM

How much is he asking?

adamb113 · 01-08-2005, 01:50 PM

The moron is asking $25. I told him my offer ( if ther is one) would be less than $20. I'm thinking of starting around $14. I figure that expecting $8 over the next two years of repairs is about right.
I have a lift in my barn and have always done my own wrenching. So the cost is realy just inconvenience and parts. But I will count the true repair shop cost against the car when estimating value.

What do you guys think based on my description?
review-
95 993 C2
92k miles
no 90k maintentance
original clutch
original suspension
a silver dollar rust patch on each fender

how much????

yasir · 01-08-2005, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by adamb113
The moron is asking $25. I told him my offer ( if ther is one) would be less than $20. I'm thinking of starting around $14. I figure that expecting $8 over the next two years of repairs is about right.

No need to call him moron as it's his car and he can ask what ever he wants to,besides it's not fair for you to negotiate the price on what the maintenence would be in next 2 or 4 years.
My suggestion is to get a PPI done which will tell you what this car needs right now and discuss that with the owner to negotiate the price.These are not cheap cars to own so be careful

jorian · 01-08-2005, 04:49 PM

If the PPI checks out OK you would do well to get it for less than 20K.

adamb113 · 01-08-2005, 10:02 PM

Would you stilll consider it a good buy for just under $20k even with the two large rust spots? One on each fender? The fenders either have to be replaced or repaired. That's not going to be cheap.

350HP930 · 01-09-2005, 12:06 AM

Where exactly are these rust spots. I would be suprised this car is already rusting unless it was a seriously neglected salt car.

adamb113 · 01-09-2005, 07:52 AM

The first spot is under the pass headlight. It is about an inch in diameter. Very noticable. The second is on the drivers fender where tire kick up hits teh fender ( on the bend going to the wheel well ). It is about 2 in tall by 3/4 of an inche wide. He does use it year round in Mass, and it definetly does look like a neglected car. Pitted rims, dirty body, rust spots.

Does any body have a feel for it's value?
95 993 C2
92k miles
no 90k maintentance
original clutch
original suspension
rust spots.
no service records.