How much should I ask? '86 944 na

COLDBASS · 05-04-2005, 08:36 PM

The time has come...(I think),

My buddy has been after me to sell him my 944. Last fall I was offered 6500.00 and I backed out (pissed off the buyer, but it was my baby...). Anyhow, as I now live even closer to my office (8 miles) and with 2 homes, spare time is non-existent, I guess its time to reduce inventory...(also, I have a upcoming marriage...).

My dilemma is how much to ask?

The car is a 15 footer (the paint sucks). The drivers seat is redone, the passenger seat is from a 924s (mismatched).
I originally bought the car from my tuner who did a top end rebuild (valves, Webcam, belts, water pump, radiator, oil pump, bushings, some hoses, I forget what else...)

I did have additional service performed (with receipts):
Trans rebuild
New Bilsteins (front)
New Eibach coils (220lb)
Door Seals
New cat
PP2 FRWilk
16 x 7 951 Fuchs in Front
16 x 9 Fuch (Replicas - Rear)
225 and 245 Bridgestone Potenzas
Turbo Hood
New Diehard

The car sits about 1 1/4" lower than stock, very stiff front end (HD coils).

I've put approx 5k miles since purchased 2 years ago. Less than 300 miles so far this year.

Ignoring the cosmetics (we are in agreement that we both prefer fresh mechanicals over asthetic beauty) I am thinking about telling him $5.5k?

He is flexible (within reason) on the price. He has outgrown (too many lbs) his 914 and is selling that to finance this purchase...so
any thoughts?

chuckw951 · 05-05-2005, 06:20 AM

I think $5500 would be a good price for you. I bought a mint 88 NA for $7000 a couple of years ago and sold it for the same amount after a year.

COLDBASS · 05-05-2005, 06:40 AM

Hey Chuck,

Thanks for the feedback. The pics make the paint look better than it actually is.

Great, thanks again

Bob

Dantilla · 05-05-2005, 07:11 AM

$5500 seems like a good number to me. Looks great in the pictures.

tifosiman · tifosiman's Garage

Since you live in California, where 944's seem to be more plentiful (and thus cheaper) than anywhere else in the world, I would say that if you can get $5500 for it, given your description...............take it.

Best of luck to you.

bulachip · 05-07-2005, 01:44 PM

man that is the best looking 944 I have ever sceen. Just remember that thoes Fuch's 16X9's are worth 1500 alone!! I hate to agree with everyon on 5500 because it looks a lot better than that. Whoever buys it is a lucky bastard. If you want to sell just the wheels let me know!!!!

COLDBASS · 05-08-2005, 02:59 PM

Bulachip,

Recently, As I was moving to my new home guess what I found in my Garage in a FedEx box?

I must have taken it out of one of the cars thinking that I was gonna mail it the following day.Damn, you are patient...

On BTW, those are Replica 16 x 9...but the front are the real deal 951 16 x 7s...

Trust me, the paint aint all that, pics sometime lie. I keep telling my GF that in my pics, I resemble Antonio Banderas/Jude Law/Brad Pitt...

COLDBASS · 05-08-2005, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by COLDBASS
Bulachip,

Recently, As I was moving to my new home guess what I found in my Garage in a FedEx box?

I must have taken it out of one of the cars thinking that I was gonna mail it the following day.Damn, you are patient...

On BTW, those are Replica 16 x 9...but the front are the real deal 951 16 x 7s...

Trust me, the paint aint all that, pics sometime lie. I keep telling my GF that in my pics, I resemble Antonio Banderas/Jude Law/Brad Pitt...

bulachip · 05-08-2005, 03:08 PM

Coldbass

"Recently, As I was moving to my new home guess what I found in my Garage in a FedEx box?

I must have taken it out of one of the cars thinking that I was gonna mail it the following day.Damn, you are patient..."

I am not sure what you are refering too? My memory is not that good for some reason... too muc college. Did i buy something from you or something?

Eldorado · 05-08-2005, 06:09 PM

just say yes and take whatever he sends you

COLDBASS · 05-09-2005, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bulachip
Coldbass

"Recently, As I was moving to my new home guess what I found in my Garage in a FedEx box?

I must have taken it out of one of the cars thinking that I was gonna mail it the following day.Damn, you are patient..."

I am not sure what you are refering too? My memory is not that good for some reason... too muc college. Did i buy something from you or something?

Colgan Bra, that I promised you...

bulachip · 05-09-2005, 01:34 PM

Oh ****... You are right I am patient.

Thanks for remembering!!!

bulachip · 05-09-2005, 01:40 PM

Actually I am sleazy and stupid. I remember that post now. I wanted that braw after you mentioned it but you did not promise it to me.
it was to bull4u2me so you better send it to him. Dam that was weird I at least I don't feel inpolite for forgetting your gift instead I just feel sleazy!!!

COLDBASS · 05-09-2005, 02:11 PM

Oh, jeez, the username isnt that close...I truly blew it...
Sorry for the confusion that I created, I will now retreat back to my cave...

bulachip · 05-09-2005, 02:20 PM

no it is half my fault!!! If he does not want it I will pay for shipping. I have a fed up front on my car just lots of scrapes and rock dings from lovely NH roads!!!