Fair price for a 1 owner 924s?

piperpilotduane · 03-08-2002, 12:40 PM

I just bought a 1987 924s. Everything works. 105,000 actual miles, Extensive records over $5000 spent in the last 3 years alone. Origional paint without even a scratch. Automatic transmission replaced at 92,000. for $4500.00.

I thought it was fair. What do you guys think?

Timm · 03-08-2002, 05:44 PM

I don't know... A little over one year ago I purchased my '88 924S, packed to the gills with options. One owner, stored for 3+ years with only 82,500 on the clock. I paid $4250.00 for it.

Since then I have replaced almost everything that's rubber... all belts, hoses, vacuum lines, rear harch seal. A lot of stuff. Even a new radiator, fan switch and thermostat. Totaling almost another 3 grand.

If it doesn't need much work, great! But with that many miles, on that old of a vehicle, be prepared to shell out some more dough.

Don't get me wrong, you'll love the car, and if you treat it right it'll like you too.

I love my car and will definately have another p-car in the near future.

Eturbo924 · 03-11-2002, 05:49 AM

Unless you really want the car and or can not drive a 5 speed do not purchase it. Don't mean to be a bummer, but auto cars are very difficult to sell. Remember some day you will want to sell this car and it will be your problem.

Eric

944jeff · 03-11-2002, 06:44 AM

Duane, Congrats on the purchase. The auto would not be my choice but it could make a good daily driver as long as you don't have to put a lot of $ into it. Sounds like the PO took care of some of this for you!

BTW, what type of Piper do you fly. I am just starting on my license and am looking to buy a low time 140. I was going to get a 150/2 but thought a 4 place would be much better.

97XRAY · 97XRAY's Garage

Pipers?
I can't help but reply:

1st: I think that having the manual is one of the greatest parts of owning my porsche... control the driving experience.

2nd: I got my private in a PA/28 180 (she was "97xray") and now fly a 160. I love the 180s, far better machine than the 141. Just my two cents - where are you guys flying?

piperpilotduane · 03-11-2002, 07:47 AM

Jake, I have a 1973 Cherokee 140 w/150HP conversion. It has 3200 hours and 1200 on the engine. It could use some paint, but aluminum won't rust. Good luck in your endevor. I love to fly. I'd go today, but the wind's a little brisk for me to play in. Also, Always remember that get-there-itus does'nt always get you there.

944jeff · 03-11-2002, 07:58 AM

I live in SW FL. I don't have any logged hours yet, but plan on buying a "trainer" anyway, -am I crazy? A friend of mine, (who has a MIG17), has offered to help train me. Although I went through flight school several years ago I am just now getting started, again! Can you offer some insight on the 140, like maintenance and costs. How does carrying 4 work for you?

Thanks!
Jeff

97XRAY · 97XRAY's Garage

I wouldn't try to carry 4 in a 140! For starters, there aren't typically four seats in a 140. The 160 is a slightly longer fuselage with the tapered wings but is just a little lacking in power.
Good luck.

piperpilotduane · 03-11-2002, 08:15 AM

97Xray-

I kind of bought the automatic so my wife can drive it too. My 914 track car is my toy porsche. It eats up most stock 944s on the track.

I am based at SPA .

jeff944-

Maintainence is ok. In three years I've spent $3000 including annuals. As far as four! HA! Kids maybee. I have a 625LB useful load with the tanks filled to the tabs. With my family of four, I can only carry 165Lbs of luggage.

As far as carrying four men of 200 Lbs. look at the 180. or my dream plane the Cherokee 6/300. Well maybe some day.