Trade 72 911 for 3.2 cabrio

[Christien]

I've posted a feeler for a possible trade of my 72 911 for a 3.2 cabrio:
Feeler: trade 72 911 for 3.2 cabrio?

If anyone has any comments, feel free to post!

[Kevins911]

Hi Christien, what size tires are you running, they fit and look perfect for a long hood with 15" rims.

Thanks
Kevin

[Christien]

I *believe* they're 245/50 or 245/45s, but I could be wrong. They're Pirelli P6000s and came on the fuchs when I bought them. I've got a separate set of RA1s for the track, so I don't pay much attention to the street tires.

At first I thought the sidewall profile was too large, as they look a bit balloon-ish (especially with the car being Euro height) but when I've got the RA1s on (205/50 front, 225/50 rear) the RA1s don't really fill out the fender wells as well.

edit: forgot to mention, they are probably about the maximum size I could fit in there. I've done a couple track events with the Pirellis, and I get a bit of tire rub on the right front (that's the only one). Nowhere near enough to damage the fender or the tire, but you can feel it.

[Porsche_monkey]

Just sell your car and buy a cab in the US.

For 12-15k you'll get a good solid car like mine.

What do you think your '72 would fetch?

[Christien]

I won't get a Carrera cabrio for 15K - more like 20. According to Bruce Anderson's market valuation from about 6 months ago, my car is worth 19-20K. Would it fetch that in the current market? Maybe not right now because of everyone's fears of recession, but if I waited for the right buyer, yeah, I bet it would.

I'm considering a trade because 1. easier, 2. chance of paying less taxes, 3. don't want to be without a P-car, in case I sold and couldn't find what I was looking for.

[Porsche_monkey]

You've seen my '84. $11,500 US two years ago. I am 100% sure you can get the same car, or better, for $15,000.

Now that I'm almost done fixing my 89 I expect I'll be selling my '84 to a co-worker, but it won't be for $20,000. I wish it was.

[Porsche_monkey]

1985 Carrera Cab

Okay, $20,000 but look at the mods...

1984 Cab

Anyone asking $16k in winter will take $15k cash...

1990 964 C4 engine out, complete

$19,000 for a C2? Why not?

[Christien]

Those are all fine cars, but the 89 has the G50 transmission which is a big bonus, especially considering that the 911 sees daily driving duties, a lot of it in traffic. And to be honest, I'm really not a big fan of 964 styling. And it may sounds silly, but I'm holding out for the right colour combo.

If I do decide that I definitely want to do this, I may go ahead and sell, but that won't be at least until the summer after I've rebuilt the transmission (nobody's going to buy a car needing a tranny rebuild!).

[Porsche_monkey]

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/car/551645804.html

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/car/550017425.html

http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/550741357.html

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/car/549419754.html

http://rockies.craigslist.org/car/548512455.html

[Christien]

Paul, you're killing me!!! The targa's out - just no interest, and I really do want the 3.2, but the one in Nashville is definitely tempting... The 91 C2 simply MUST have an untold story - salvage title or something. No way a good clean 91 cabrio should go for $14K.

[my911cab]

I was also thinking the same thing. I really like the look or the early 911's but I really like the way mine drives... and like you have put a lot of work in my just in just a short amount of time. I may just go out and see if I can drive an early car and see if I like it. I was also going to thow out a "feeler" thread to see what people had out there.

[my911cab]

[GothingNC]

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/car/549419754.html

I checked out this Targa two years ago, nice looking car, new carpet, paint was perfect, 1st and 2nd sycros replaced,new clutch all records and I think it was serviced by Millersport automotive in Hillsborough.

He was asking $16,500 firm at the time and would not let me drive the car.

Here is a nice Cab in my area

http://Raleigh.craigslist.org/car/554969137.html

[Porsche_monkey]

Originally Posted by Christien

... The 91 C2 simply MUST have an untold story - salvage title or something. No way a good clean 91 cabrio should go for $14K.

I guess you'll know after you test drive it.

I'm looking for a cheap C4 for my daily driver ...

[GothingNC]

Originally Posted by PBH

I guess you'll know after you test drive it.

I'm looking for a cheap C4 for my daily driver ...

C4 Coupe in my area for $17,500

Exterior color white with gray leather interior. 70,000 original miles. Power windows and locks, cruise control, CD player. 4 new tires. New clutch pressure plate and fly wheel.

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/car/542546963.html

[Christien]

Well, to bring this thread back from 2 years ago, I'm getting that itch again. I can't explain why, but I'm started to really think hard about it again. To be honest, I searched for this thread to remind myself of why I didn't do it 2 years ago, because I thought I'd been talked out of it. Looks like I wasn't, I just lost interest. Well, now I'm getting interested again. I think one of the things I've held onto is that I don't want to regret selling the 72 - I'm starting to think that I'm holding on to that notion far too tightly.

I would only do it for a very specific car: guards red or black, nothing else, cabrio, natural (tan) leather interior, 84-89 (3.2 Carrera only) that would pass a PPI with no problems.

Thoughts? Offers? Again, I reserve the right to get cold feet

[speedracer]

Hi Christien,

If you are still thinking about it two years later I don't think you are going to get it out of your mind until you get a cab. I had a 85 coupe that I sold and am now considering getting back into the fold with a longhood. I think it is good to have some variety in life and you only live once, do what your gut tells you. Will you track the cab if you got one?

[Christien]

Well, I did stop thinking about it for quite a while. It's just that the urge has recently come back, with a surprising vengeance! A friend of mine said something similar to what you said - you only live once, and we should try to experience as many different things (or Porsches) as possible.

Yes, it would see the track. I can't imagine not tracking any Porsche I'll ever own, assuming it's safe. I don't drive at the track to get the best lap times, I drive at the track to enjoy my car (whatever that may be) the way it was meant to be driven. So even if I were driving a 356, a 944, or a 959, it'd see the track. Of course, the drive home from the track would be much more comfortable in a later car with a/c, better stereo, etc...

[speedracer]

Well you can mark A/C off the list as a bonus if you get a 3.2L car . I say put it out there (which you have done with these posts) and see what comes to light. You can make your decision if the right car comes along.

[450knotOffice]

You can track a Cab. I track mine. You just need a removable roll bar and you're good to go.