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need someone to help me choose between the two...
I have a pair of cars that I am contemplating purchasing... they are both in the pelican classifieds and was wondering what you guys thought about them.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?threadid=79830 additional info: I am in the process of getting a 911 and am considering all offers for this unit, it's all stock except for a weltmeister throttle response cam... I have the gauges (not hooked up) and a DME performance chip (15+ HP not installed either), it also has a CD player (not installed)...if I am given the right offer I will be including these items or just selling them on eBay myself...you can also give me a call at home at 218-463-9716 http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?threadid=78412 additional info: This is a 1988, 944NA (not a turbo) with 113k miles. I bought it last summer, and used it for a daily driver from July - Sept. It's always been stored inside but does have some paint chips and a couple door dings. While it's not a show car, it is a very respectable 944. The interior is clean and in good condition. All power windows, locks and switches work. The guy I bought it from club raced on occasion and as a result put in a full custom roll cage. It has a K&N air filter, otherwise everything else is stock. When he decided to get more serious about the racing deal, he bought a different 944 and turned it into a straight race car. I have all the parts he took out of the race 944 and will include them as spares with mine (alternator, air condenser, clutch plate, emissions parts, exhaust, steering rack, etc...). A cage is worth anywhere from $300 - $1000+ if you bought it out of a catalog. If I was keeping the car, I'd probably take it out and sell it. I've had several offers from guys on the Porsche boards if I ever took it out. The motor mounts have been updated to 951 mounts. The timing belt and tensioner was replaced within the last 6k miles. A combination of business travel, moves and weather have left the car in storage for most of this summer. I just don't have room at the house for 2 cars or time to shuffle it out of storage when it's practical. Here's what it needs... 1. I would probably give it a tune up if I was going to put "daily driver" type miles on it. I'd do this myself but it's pretty reasonable if you take it to a reputable garage. 2. As long as the hoods up check the timing belt tension. I'm sure it's fine, but it's worth checking. 3.The hood shock(s) need to be replaced (hood doesn't stay up). ($25/per by manufacturer or $9/per at Fleet Farm) 4. The sunroof works, but I could never get the whole thing to come off. It lifts and opens by switch, but should completely remove and fit into a case in the hatchback. 5. The air needs to be charged 6. Don't think the rear defrost/wiper works. I see there is a wire pulled off at the edge of the window, but I haven't spent any time on it SO, what do you guys, the "experts" think... car #1 has lower miles, but the complete info on #2 is more reassuring. and is is actually possible to fix the rear defrost thing, or is it a "replace" job? HELP! |
I like the second one, it has more info. My sunroof doesn't disengage automatically, either, but if you CAREFULLY pry those little guys out, it comes off no problemo. Haynes manual has the procedure to fix the rear defroster fellas. This guy probably has documentation on when he last had the belt tightened. It's worth asking.
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the belt was replaced about 6,000 miles ago... i do not know how many MONTHS ago that was, however.
thanks a bunch tod... it took 20-some views, btu I finally got an answer! |
The second...................but if you can afford it buy an S2.
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can't afford the S2... or the speeding tickets that go with it.
so tehy black 88 it is. |
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