1990 964 C2 Cab

[seanlonghi]

I have a line on a Cab to buy. almost bought it yesterday but thought id sleep on it a day or two.
Mileage is high. 196,000 km.
1990. Convertible top motor isnt working and needs a new one.
(how much are these?)
paint is great.
Interior is pretty good. Sport seats. Top looks like it is new. or has been replaced.

I didn't check AC but it was recharged a few years ago and supposedly works.
I test drove it the yesterday, drove well.

Car presents well
I have not done a PPI with a mechanic but I'm thinking of bringing one along next visit.

My 82 Targa had broken head bolts and I didn't know and cost me a little, so I'm really timid buying this with such high kms.
I watched the oil pressure as I drove yesterday and everything seemed to be ok
Price is $13,500 Is this a fair price- market value given the mileage.
Or can I do no wrong at this price.
Tires look new. Brakes seemed fine. The shop mechanic deals with 911s and says its a sound car.

I'm looking for a tip cab just for work commutes. Rainy days Id drive my 2007 jeep.

The owner just traded it in on a 993 targa.

Advice?

[Dave Colangelo]

If all is in order that price is not that bad. Miles are miles, many people on this forum will tell you that they would rather buy a well maintained car with a lot of miles than a pristine example that sat in a garage under a cover for 15 years. What kind of paperwork does the owner have? I am a big fan for the sport seats I think they hold better in the corners. If it drives well then I say go for it. Find out if the roof has been replaced and I would ask about leaks. If he lets you I would even see if you can spray it with a hose to check for roof leaks.

Check the AC.

If you are bringing a mechanic I assume he is well versed in 911's. If he checks it out and says go for it I would see no reason not to buy. Many people like to go with the idea that they need 1000 reasons to buy a car but only one not to. For me I take the other side and need 1000 reasons not to buy a car and only 1 to buy it. I avoid stressing about the little things with these cars and make sure its a solid package over all.

Regards
Dave

[1990C4S]

I have a 90 coupe. I have used it as a daily driver, but it is not my most reliable car. It is way more complicated (and prone to fail) than my '89 cab.

I think it's a great weekend fun car, but as a daily driver I hope you have a plan b parked beside it.

[david482]

I have an 89 Cab and had a failure of the electric top motor/transmission, ended up with a broken main bow, that being said I simply disconnected the motor and open/close the top manually. The electric motors for the locking mechanism work fine so I still use that part.

[seanlonghi]

Where do I find good used/aftermarket Top Motor?