Missed another

Well number 5 sold, I have been trying to find a 911 for about 2 months now. I get a lead, but either it doesn't check out or my distance from the car just screws things up.
I question, get photos, try to arrange for inspection and the car gets sold. I was even at the point that I arranged for pickup and the guy sold it that day even after verbal agreement. Anybody have any tips on long distance purchase?
Frustrated!!!
Barrier

What kind of car are you lookiing for?
Price range?

I'm looking for '83-'84 911. Couple of years either way depending upon condition, mileage and price. Originally I was looking for an SC exclusively but the advice of members on this BBS have pushed me to the Carrera as well. I can handle one that needs a clutch, tensioners, brakes,A/C, carpet, etc. I don't want heavy engine or Transmission work, just no time or desire at this point.
Barrier

One more thing, I don't even mind if the car has a Salvage title ( stolen recovery not flood or accident) as long as it was a while ago and numbers match, and the title is now clear. However I don't want a "put-together" from parts. I plan on keeping it for a long time.
Barrier

My only suggestion would be patience. Two months is a very short amount of time to be looking -- you'll have many times that amount to kick yourself if you jump at a car that later proves to be a lemon. And many (if not most_ of the older 911s on the market are lemons. Rust, neglect and engine wear make compelling reasons to sell a car. And 911s are charismatic enough so that there are always eager idiots lining up to buy them. Take your time, let a few "perfect" examples slip through your fingers. There will always be more of them. Eventually, you'll find your automotive soul mate.

There are a lot of threads on this board like this one:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/ultimate/Forum3/HTML/005581.html

that show what you stand to lose if you get tricked into a car with chronic problems.
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Jack Olsen
1973 911 T (3.6) sunroof coupe
jackolsen@mediaone.net

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Try a US Marshal auction. I got my 83 911SC Euro/Cab for $12,100.00 with 60,000 miles, big flares, whale tail, Etoile 17 inch wheels, great stereo and wood dash and steering wheel. This auction was local in the newspaper. They have a web site under the department of justice/usmarshall:
http://www.usdoj.gov/marshals/assets/assets.html

Worth looking at.

George Wroclawski
83 911SC Cab/Euro/PCA
95 XJ6 Hoover, Alabama

Originally posted by Barrier:
One more thing, I don't even mind if the car has a Salvage title ( stolen recovery not flood or accident) as long as it was a while ago and numbers match, and the title is now clear. However I don't want a "put-together" from parts. I plan on keeping it for a long time.
Barrier

Where do you live, I've been thinking about selling my '83 cabriolet....guards red over black leather, new clutch at 75K, pop-off valve, tensioner updates, 4 new tires have 2K miles on them, new brakes under 1K miles ago...overall great looking car, near perfect paint...winter price!


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'83 911 sc cab euro

While I would love to sway you to the lighter and faster SC....

I just saw an 84 Carrera coupe in the newspaper here in Fort Collins, CO. I happened to call (it was a slow night) and got the following info:

White with tan leather
115K original miles
One owner since new
Dealer maintained
Tranmission opened at 45K with upgraded ratios installed
Autothority Chip
2nd set of Fuchs with studded snows included
$17K -- Sellers sounds anxious to unload--He is retiring and getting spousal pressures to get rid of it.

The owner did happen to say he drove it in all 4 seasons, which, in Colorado means rock chips, and lots of them, but who knows, I didn't see the car nor ask about this. However, Colorado means dry climate and no rust.

Anyway, just thought I would put in my $0.02

Send me an e-mail at nickshu@yahoo.com if you want his name and phone #.

Nick.

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Nick Shumaker
1982 911SC Coupe

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I gotta chime in here... Go to the Gallery and look at Machintek's ride... I emailed him a while back because his P-car really stands out in a crowd... I had no idea you got it that cheaply!!! Good job George!!!!
Pete
77'Carrera3.0

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Barrier I always advertise "to buy", that way there is no competion and you can take your time with pre purchase checks etc.

Bill is right on the money.

When I was looking for apartments in Seattle, I put ads in the local gazettes: Wallingford Journal, Fremont Times, you get the picture. "Working student seeks quiet mother-in-law".

Worked the charm. I'd just wait for the calls and go out to look at units that were my look only. Do the same for Porsche shopping and you are golden.

Good advice Bill.

Jw

About a year and a half ago I bought my car, an 87 Carrera Coupe with 21,000 from a guy in Pennsylvania who specializes in used Porsches. He seems to deal with cars in excellent condition and his prices are fair for what your getting.

I found him to be exceptionally honest. In my case I lost out on the first car that I looked at because I took a day to think about it because I had another appointment set up for the next day.

He called me as soon as he got the car that I eventually bought from him.

His website is www.aicauto.com
You might want to check it out.

Russell

Thanks to all suggestions I do appreciate your help. I guess the bottom line is to keep looking and have patience.
Barrier

Patience. I have wished for it all my life and now that my hair is developing platinum highlights, I have some. Patience is delicious. Timing is EVERYTHING!

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'83 SC

By the way I live in Long Island, New York.
Barrier

i can understand you difficulty. i just moved to california from long island about 6 months ago. it took me a year in new york to find a car then i sold it before i moved and bought a new socal car.

have you been to par in new rochelle?

http://www.parcars.com/parall.htm

i can not vouche for the shop because i never bought from him but the couple times i went up seemed like a good place.

good luck.

jim | 74 911 S TARGA 2.9

Although dealers may have nice cars, I just cannot afford their markup. I think private party is the way to go.
Barrier