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Originally Posted by COLB
I would caveat any price estimate with a disclaimer that it is impossible to give a really accurate estimate without inspecting & driving the car. A PPI is always a good idea, especially if you are paying full market value.
That said, as described it seems to be at the top of the market for a car with that mileage, and no major engine or transmission work. However, there is nothing that says a well maintained car can't go well above 140k without needing it.
Has the top been restored (new vinyl & seals)?
When was the clutch last done?
Does it grind going into any gear?
Is the A/C intact, and does it work? Don't believe "only needs a recharge".
Does it have records?
How much does it leak, and from where?
What color? Rare colors can make a big difference.
Does it have its tools, books, and pump & jack? Replacing those is ~$6-800 if they are missing.
Has the suspension been worked on? It will need new bushings, tie rod ends, and perhaps strut inserts if they have never been done.
etc.
A tatty interior with cracked dash, torn seats, bad carpet, electric gremlins, and a worn out Targa top can cost as much to set right as a top end rebuild.
It would require an immaculate car with impeccable maintenance and history for me to go $27.5k for an '84 at 140k.
But it is not necessarily $8k too much.
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These are excellent questions. Some of which I have asked, but others that I was not aware of and will inquire about. The AC is not working. He said the condenser is fine but it needs a new front bearing (not familiar with this). The color is a dark blue with tan interior. I have been looking for 1984 Porsche color paint codes, but have not found any. Someone provided a link to codes on Pelican Parts before, but the colors are not accurate and some are not even factory colors (I looked up the 914 colors on the same site and 1/2 of the colors didn't even exist). It's a dark metallic blue that was resprayed the same color due to he always had the bra cover on and the humidity slightly damaged the paint underneath from never taking it off. Color matching was not on I suppose due to the rest of the paint slightly faded with age, so he resprayed the entire car (same color). The pictures he posted in the ad were from a while ago before the respray. He is taking current pictures for me now. I'll post them here when I get them. He says the interior is in great shape, just slight fading on the driver door card when he had it dyed a while ago (also waiting on picture). He drove it as a "date car" for him and his wife he says. He doesn't drive it much and doesn't want his son interested in driving it, so he's selling. The other questions you asked I will include in my questionnaire email to him. I've included some of the pics he used for his ad. These were from a while ago and before the respray. Again, waiting on current pics (I don't know why he didn't take current pics for his ad. Maybe lazy). Currently has Momo wheel (doesn't have original, which I will like to get) and doesn't have factory radio. Thanks so much for the info!
Before respray pics:
