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Never be in a hurry to buy or sell a Porsche.
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Heeding the advice that was given to me many years ago before I bought my first Porsche, I am now about ten months into my search for my next car. I had been looking for a normally aspirated 1985.5 or later 944. I posted about my search last month asking for opinions on a couple of candidates that I was considering in
this thread. Well, I decided to pass on both of those cars for varying reasons.
Well, good things come to those that wait. Or, does it? I've come across the following vehicle. It has not been listed for sale anywhere, it came to my attention by referral. Now, my mechanic has been over this car very thoroughly inside and out. Let me provide the details, including the good and the bad, and I ask that you provide your opinion as to the value.
1986 951- Description – 944 Turbo with 83k original miles with few options. Here are the codes from the car.
- C02 - Catalytic Converter (in place)
- 158 - Radio Blaupunkt "Monterey" (replaced with later Sony)
- 383 - Sport seat-left, with electrical height adjustment (replaced with standard black leather seat in excellent condition)
- 387 - Sport seat-right, with electrical height adjustment (replaced with standard black leather seat in excellent condition)
- 418 - Body side molding (in place)
- 474 - Sport shock absorbers (in place)
- 533 – Alarm system (in working order)
- 650 – Sunroof (in working order)
- Exterior – Crystal Green Metallic (LM6Y)
- Original paint in good condition
- Three minor dings/scrapes
- Interior – Black leather
- Seats in excellent shape
- Carpet in hatch area shows some fading from the sun
- One crack in the dash
- Wheels/Tires
- Original PDs in great shape
- Needs new tires
- Mechanical
- New clutch
- New/rebuilt torque tube
- All new belts
- New water pump
- Mechanic says that it could use a new starter
- Needs front hood struts
I'm getting ready to pull the trigger. Any opinions regarding value/price?