is this a good deal

jrkrider · 07-02-2002, 06:50 PM

hey i prob gonna buy this 944 and was wondering if it was a good deal. its a 86 944 with 90,000 miles it was just repainted, hes giving me a set of fuchs and phone dials, hes also giving me a brand new carpet set and the top end of the engine was just rebuilt, it has a modified airfilter,and a brand new air conditioner for 3,000.

should i buy it?

AFJuvat · 07-02-2002, 06:58 PM

Doesn't sound like a bad deal.

What kind of shape is it in otherwise?

Of course, you should get a full pre-purchase inspection before you buy it.

AFJuvat

Blackfoot · Blackfoot's Garage

the price is right, but just know that 944's can be expensive to maintain, purchasing is the easy part. like afjuvat says, get a ppi from an experienced porsche mechanic before you do anything financial.

jrkrider · 07-02-2002, 07:40 PM

yeah the car body is in like perfect condition hes owned it since new.

AFJuvat · 07-02-2002, 07:51 PM

If everything checks out then I would say go for it.

Again, and I or anyone else that has had one cannot stress this enough, spend a couple of hundred and have the car inspected.

A car can look great and sound great and still have a lot of hidden repairs - or to put it another way, a $3000 944 can become a $6000 944 very quickly if you aren't careful.

Best of luck with the purchase, I hope it turns out to be the car you hope it is.

We'll teach you the secret handshake when you buy one.

AFJuvat

Z-man · Z-man's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by jrkrider
...it was just repainted...

That kinda scares me... A new paint job can cover a multitude of sin.
Why would someone spend the $$ to paint a car they are going to sell, unless they are trying to hide something?

A PPI is a definate on this one. Make sure the mechanic checks closely underneath for frame damage.

-Just my $0.42
Z.

itsme-itsme · 07-03-2002, 06:59 AM

My 1985 944 automatic was purchased for $3000 in 2-02. Mechanical fix was $3700. Updates & cosmetic stuff brings the total to $8200 as of 7-02. Still need rotors (@140 ea) & pads. Then shocks, bushings, & paint. By then I'll have 10K into a $4500 car. A 944 is only worth what you are willing to spend. Mine will be PERFECT and meticulously maintained because I happen to love the car & the way it drives. It is white, all options work perfectly, it has Carrera wheels & I get compliments daily. It looks way more expencive than it is. But you will pay a price to own such a car. I plan to keep this one many, many years so its worth it to me. To others, I'm an idiot. Sometimes I feel that way. But hitting 80 mph in 2nd usually adjusts my attitude quickly. Who knows, it may become a desireable collectable classic some day, & mine will be one of the best around.
Be sure to get proper insurance... a total is only @ 4000 unless you get specialty insurance through a brokered agreement with a company that iinsures "stated, documented & agreed replacement value. Companys can tell you what to do, or check Porsche club web sites.
As all the other responces stated, let a PORSCHE certified mechanic look it over. Joe Mechanic down the street will not have a clue...
Good luck.

944jeff · 07-03-2002, 07:25 AM

Sounds pretty good. Why is he selling it if he just put all this money into it? Has reciepts? If you are not interested in pursuing, I may be. I have an '86 w/66K, live here in FL, and am looking for a cheap stablemate. Better get PPI.