Are sub-20k long hood cars a thing of the past?

[tdskip]

Not perfect, not even numbers matching, not RS - just a solid driver...

It seems that 912s now occupy that price range now.

[Milesaway]

No still available anywhere anytime, check ebay completed listings

[Matt Monson]

They are slipping away quickly. Through regular Porsche sales channels $20k cars are becoming the norm. It's CL and word of mouth sales mostly where the $10k cars can be found. They are out there but they are harder to find.

And personally, I would stay away from Ebay. Lots and lots of polished turds on Ebay that will turn into a money pit once the car arrives on your doorstep. Don't buy a car that you cannot drive, personally inspect and get a PPI on before you hand the seller your hard earned $$$.

[Six Gun]

Originally Posted by matt monson

they are slipping away quickly. Through regular porsche sales channels $20k cars are becoming the norm. It's cl and word of mouth sales mostly where the $10k cars can be found. They are out there but they are harder to find.

And personally, i would stay away from ebay. Lots and lots of polished turds on ebay that will turn into a money pit once the car arrives on your doorstep. Don't buy a car that you cannot drive, personally inspect and get a ppi on before you hand the seller your hard earned $$$.

+ 1,000

[tdskip]

Originally Posted by Six Gun

+ 1,000

Yes, agree. Time to hit the bricks I guess.

[racer]

It seems to me that most $10K or less longhoods today were the $5K longhoods of 10 years ago, meaning they need some work. Most are likely 4spd 911T models. Perhaps choices are better in souther cal than in the east.

[tdskip]

Originally Posted by racer

It seems to me that most $10K or less longhoods today were the $5K longhoods of 10 years ago, meaning they need some work. Most are likely 4spd 911T models. Perhaps choices are better in souther cal than in the east.

Maybe I am looking in the wrong places but finding a sub-15k car that doesn't need an engine or major structural rust repair is proving to be difficult.

[coldstart]

Originally Posted by racer

It seems to me that most $10K or less longhoods today were the $5K longhoods of 10 years ago, meaning they need some work. Most are likely 4spd 911T models. Perhaps choices are better in souther cal than in the east.

Why knock a 4-speed 911T model as worth less than other longhoods? A 4-speed means that it was a 1972-73 911T with a 2.4L engine (more hp), updated suspension, etc. It also does not mean that it was ordered with less options as my car and Christien's 1972 4-speed cars were ordered with sport seats, fuchs, s-trim, etc.

Now you are on the right track if you want to knock rust buckets that require major rust repair.....

[techweenie]

Gosh, I haven't bought a running 2.4 911 coupe for under $20K since... let me see... yesterday.



The cars are out there. You have to move fast.

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by coldstart

Why knock a 4-speed 911T model as worth less than other longhoods? A 4-speed means that it was a 1972-73 911T with a 2.4L engine (more hp), updated suspension, etc. It also does not mean that it was ordered with less options as my car and Christien's 1972 4-speed cars were ordered with sport seats, fuchs, s-trim, etc.

Now you are on the right track if you want to knock rust buckets that require major rust repair.....

4-spd 911T could describe a 1969-71 911T as well. The 5-spd 901 was an option with the 4-spd as the standard. I think the point was that perhaps a most basic (and implied less desireable) model at the low-end of the longhood value spectrum was getting difficult to find in the specified price range.

[Christien]

Everyone knows 4-speeds are more valuable because they're faster, because they don't have the additional weight of the 5th gear. Duh.

[racer]

um.. by definition, a 4spd 911T came with at least ONE less option.. The 5 spd

My point was that for many, the 4spd might be viewed as less desirable (and also likely have lighter option content) than other cars.

Also, the T would have less HP than other same year models. Nothing "wrong" with a T. just sayin.

[zioo]

Originally Posted by Christien

Everyone knows 4-speeds are more valuable because they're faster, because they don't have the additional weight of the 5th gear. Duh.

Presumably, a great deal of thought went into this response...?

[zioo]

There is little if any difference in these cars. The fifth gear can be added any time.

[techweenie]

Just another data point to get us back on track: I picked up a '69E coupe 3 weeks ago for under $15K. It is complete, but completely disassembled. Longhoods are out there...

[tdskip]

Wow - nice going. I've not had any luck

[TV74911S]

While I am not sure about CL as a source for finding longhoods, I am seeing just as scarce SCs and 3.2 Carrera's being advertized.

The cars are out there. It just takes time, patience, some sleuthing and - as Techweenie says - a willingness to move fast once you find something

[Christien]

Originally Posted by zioo

Presumably, a great deal of thought went into this response...?

It was a joke, man.

[GothingNC]

69 912 for under 20K

1969 Porsche 912

[Matt Monson]

While I am not sure about CL as a source for finding longhoods

I mentioned CL because that is where people who don't know the market put that old dusty 911 that has been sitting in the barn for the last 15 years. They last less than an hour when they come up. I see probably 2 or 3 a month here in Colorado. They are drying up but are still out there for someone who watches everyday and can move quickly.