'86 930...What should I pay?

Plecostomus · 09-24-2005, 02:05 PM

I am looking at a black/black 930 with 45k miles in supposedly excellent condition, as proclaimed by a "consignment" guy. The pics look great other than the fuchs looking slightly faded. Interior pretty nice too. He says the owner wants $30k and had said no to an earlier offer of $28.5. I will of course go the PPI route should I get to that step, but generally, what would be a "fair" price for both me and him assuming the car does flying colors after PPI?

Thanks

9dreizig · 09-24-2005, 02:16 PM

I paid $27 for my 86 with 68k on it. Other than a couple of minor things it was perfect ( ok synchro is going in 2nd but who's isn't ??). Interior is like new, had custom wheels, momo steering wheel and security system . I think $30k is fair.. Black on black is the only way to go!!!

5axis · 09-24-2005, 02:17 PM

930's are hard to call. In perfect, concours shape, that 30 would be a deal. If it has issues, 20 would be just the gate fee. Are you a HP junky in the making? Are you looking to show? If you are going to mod, you may want to find one that already has the basic bolt-ons, and save yourself the $5K HP junky starter kit bill.

david 89turbo cab

CarreraS2 · 09-24-2005, 02:17 PM

seems fair if it passes a ppi with flying colors, the mileage can be reasonably confirmed as accurate, and it has all original paint.

9dreizig · 09-24-2005, 02:22 PM

Hey an 86 blk/blk with 40k just hit the for sale section here. asking $32, 500 but has a salvage title.
T

Plecostomus · 09-24-2005, 02:59 PM

Thank you very much guys. I am interested in keeping the car stock and making it look like new. If I have to do a rebuild, then I'll be obligated to increase the HP significantly.

9d- Indeed, black is the way to go. White is nice too!

David-Thanks

Socal- Original paint. I'm not sure about the miles--Will the carfax provide this info?

Regards,
Curt

CarreraS2 · 09-24-2005, 03:35 PM

For the miles, carfax will give you some clues, but you have to make a determination based on the service records and the overall condition of the car.

Eric Coffey · 09-24-2005, 04:03 PM

Here's a black/tan `86 930 with 18.5k miles in NY that may be worth checking out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4575933048

9dreizig · 09-24-2005, 04:07 PM

yeah but it's not black on black LOL, does look sweet!!!

boxster03 · 09-24-2005, 04:17 PM

I found a one owner 79 with 12,000 miles everything original last summer for 29,900 but it was a custom color that I did not like. The price was great for a truly original low mile car but you have to live with the color and no matter how great a price just could not get past the color.

Plecostomus · 09-25-2005, 08:38 AM

Boxster- I too found a beautiful '79 w/ low miles (blue with neon blue interior). Selling for $29 too. I finally realized that the interior color would be too much of a burden to live with. Yeccchh!

Eric- I emailed the seller and got zero response, plus its too late to question it with only 5 hours left. Thanks for the heads-up!

Curt

Plecostomus · 09-25-2005, 08:45 AM

Emission · Emission's Garage

$30K sounds fair - that's what I think mine is worth. (Mine has 135K on original engine. Paint, leather, and overall condition is excellent - mine has always been garaged in CA. It is mechanically in nearly perfect shape - except it needs an A/C charge...)

Get receipts for everything. How new is the turbo? How new is the clutch? A "deal" on a 930 can be painful if you don't ask the right questions!

Plecostomus · 09-25-2005, 01:22 PM

E- I agree with you. I can see what a hassle it is when ownership is nothing more than continuous, serial repairs. We'll see how she looks.
Thanks

klein930 · 09-25-2005, 01:34 PM

If you have 30k and you love the car then buy and be happy. I have been seeing the price fall the last couple of weeks. My friend just picked up a bad ass 86 930 built Black/Black with over 70k in the last year for 27k. He was asking 40k for a couple of months.

Plecostomus · 09-25-2005, 01:36 PM

Klein- Perhaps its a seasonal thing as well. Thanks for the good words,

Curt

silverc4s · silverc4s's Garage

I have to ask this; What did a 930 sell for new in 1986?? This may be the highest retained value of any car for 20 years...

Plecostomus · 09-25-2005, 01:55 PM

I believe $48,000......

silverc4s · silverc4s's Garage

WOW !!

(30/48) /20= 3.1% per year, ($1500/year)

Note: Most European luxury sedans lose about 50% of their value in 5 years, as a point of reference.. That is good for production cars, most are worse.

It just doesn't get any better than that. How many 930s were sold in US in 1986??