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1989 911 Cab -- what do I do?
Hi:
I have a 1989 911 Cab, black on linen, 125k miles, Fuchs 7s and 8s, 3rd owner, that I'm about to start driving again. I bought it in 1992 and have put on 60k miles on it in the last 16 years. It's been sitting for about 6 months. I'm very hesitant to throw lots of money at it and if I could sell it for $18k or better, I would do it in a heartbeat. Here are the things that need to be done in no particular order: 1. 30k mile service 2. A/C recharge 3. Upgrade stereo head unit -- has a Nakamichi 6 disk CD changer/head unit but the CD unit is jammed. Head units are so cheap, why not. Plus, I'm addicted to listening to my Ipod and the Nak has no Ipod access. 4. Replace window or top. Window is very yellow. Top has one small tear and leaks a bit. The leaking is partly due to the seals. 5. Rechrome rear wheels. Rear wheels are pitting and flaking chrome. If I'm going to drive it, the 30k mile service just has to be done. No way around it unless I'm going to put it up for sale immediately. Same thing with A/C recharge. Stereo -- could wait but it's only going to set me back $300 including labor to install the head unit. Top -- Here's the problem. I've checked around and found some tops on ebay for $335 to $400, with supposedly, original German canvas and green tint window. Installation is another $500 to $750 for a total of about $1k to $1.2k. Just replacing the window is about $400. Seems like replacing the canvas is the way to go. Any opinions on this? Rechroming the wheels is a whole different topic with many many posts on it. Just need to figure out whether I want to deal with it. Thank you in advance. Roy |
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03-31-2008, 03:09 PM
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Speaking as a buyer, I would certainly look a lot more favourably on a car with recent service taken care of, A/C working, a roof that's in good shape and nice-looking wheels. The stereo wouldn't be such a big deal so long as you were up front about it - many people like to change that out anyway.
If I were in your shoes... assuming I could afford to, I would have the work done and enjoy the car again for a while before deciding whether to keep it or sell it. At the very least, you should have it serviced and drive it a bit before you decide. You never know, it might just put a big dumb grin on your face once again. 
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04-01-2008, 07:58 AM
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Just spoke with Diane at Al Reed Polishing. I can see why everyone raves about them. She was incredibly informative and nice. Here are the current prices:
Strip and rechrome 4 wheels -- $560 Strip, polish, powdercoat -- $480 Strip & polish -- $400 7 day turnaround and loaner wheels. I just have to get the car serviced before I do this. Roy |
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