How much to pay?

[bennkishh]

1987 944 NA one owner. Red, black leather, generally in good shape. Needs tires. Has 198k miles. Needs a few small things to make it nice. How much should my dad pay? Since I got my 924 he's been wanting a 944, so he asked me to ask y'all. It is rolling on phone dials in nice condition. Thanks

[Gawernator]

Needs tires? That is pretty high mileage. Has the engine ever been rebuilt? If not, I wouldn't pay too much. You said it needs things to make it nice. Without pictures and more detail I'd guess in the $2,500-$4,500 range

[bennkishh]

Originally Posted by Gawernator

Needs tires? That is pretty high mileage. Has the engine ever been rebuilt? If not, I wouldn't pay too much. You said it needs things to make it nice. Without pictures and more detail I'd guess in the $2,500-$4,500 range

It's been really well maintained as far as t chain and everything. Not sure about the status on a rebuild or not. The car is well sorted. It needs a few little bezels and things in the interior and some paint touch up, but its a very solid 10 footer or even closer. He wants $2500 for it, my dad offered $1700 since he's a little bit of an ass

[Gawernator]

$2,500 is a pretty fair price.

[bennkishh]

Originally Posted by Gawernator

$2,500 is a pretty fair price.

That's about what I was thinking, maybe like $3000. It's nice enough to pay that.

[Dave Colangelo]

2500 if it has not had FOES (front of engine service) maybe 3K if it has and it it all in order. These cars are a constant work in progress the thing to look for when buying is the major service, timing belts/ water pump, has the engine ever been rebuilt, has the engine ever been opened. Who did the service and are there records. Answers to these questions will make a big difference.

Regards
Dave

[VirginiaF1]

So, was your dad's $1,700 accepted?
How high will he go if they counter?
I paid $1,700 for an inspected runner with 4 out of 10 paint but runs really well at 250k.
Let us know the outcome..

[John_AZ]

Originally Posted by bennkishh

He wants $2500 for it, my dad offered $1700 since he's a little bit of an ass

Your dad is a very smart man.
John

[bennkishh]

Originally Posted by VirginiaF1

So, was your dad's $1,700 accepted?
How high will he go if they counter?
I paid $1,700 for an inspected runner with 4 out of 10 paint but runs really well at 250k.
Let us know the outcome..

A deal has no been met yet. He's pretty stern at $1700 but I'm going to inspect the car Tuesday and give him the signal to go higher or stay where he is.

[SWERYD]

"At eighteen, I was appalled at how ignorant my father was. At twenty one, I was amazed at how much the old man had learned in three short years."

Samuel Clemens

[porsche newbie]

It is really funny how that works sometimes

[bennkishh]

Now here's question two; should I swoop in and buy it? Like some other 924 owners, I find myself wanting a little... More... When it comes to getting up and going.

[SWERYD]

Someone tell me this is a joke.......Please!

[Gawernator]

Yeah swoop in and buy a 944 S2 or a 968 lol

[Jrboulder]

Just keep the 924. If you buy the 87 you're just buying someone else's problem.

[bennkishh]

Originally Posted by Gawernator

Yeah swoop in and buy a 944 S2 or a 968 lol

I would do horrendous things for a 968

[mikepellegrini]

The problem is 200K is close to the end-of-life. Max, I'd guess, is that it'd be within 25-50K from a new engine or transaxle - or major rebuild thereof. So even though it was really well cared for, there's only so much you can do with it.

I think your dad is on track with his $1,700 offer. You're buying a project car waiting to happen, and they just aren't worth that much.

[matty89]

Originally Posted by mikepellegrini

The problem is 200K is close to the end-of-life. Max, I'd guess, is that it'd be within 25-50K from a new engine or transaxle - or major rebuild thereof. So even though it was really well cared for, there's only so much you can do with it.

I think your dad is on track with his $1,700 offer. You're buying a project car waiting to happen, and they just aren't worth that much.

x1 keep some cash aside for something that could happen anything is possible i keep 2ooo$ aside and it is used for parts now ahahah :P now im at 240oooKm's and will need a a TTube Rebuild and a seal for my trannny lol **** happens !