Should I have bought it...

[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by MAH77

I saw that car and emailed the owner. The electrical system had me worried . . .

The electrical systems in their "as delivered" states (aka - even when they were new cars) is a cause for worry - electronics 101 best practices were not followed at all (plenty of ways to mod the systems to make them safer, however).

Also thought I'd mention it (not sure if you already know this) but the tachs in these cars are only held in place by friction with the rubber gasket that surrounds them. In other words, you can clock them in any position you want with ease (same with removing them altogether).

[matt930s]

***newbie hitting on***

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by SalParadise

There's a reason for everything. i believe the OP has a good head on is shoulders, but when the bug bites it's hard. Get good grades and close out the year. I remember those times, as it made the holidays that much more special in a way. Take the Christmas break to check out some cars. It'll be fun.

Will keep all this stuff in mind.

Thanks ballers

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by MAH77

I saw that car and emailed the owner. The electrical system had me worried and he said the engine was worked over by Air Cooled Racing. The tach wasn't even installed up and down. I thought it a bit strange that he couldn't get the carpet kit installed when it would have helped it sell a lot better.

For sure. But still 18k. Would you have swooped it or passed?

[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by matt930s

***newbie hitting on***

Ha! Well done, Phat!

[matt930s]

Hey Itcha, here's a car to get you started:

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by matt930s

Hey Itcha, here's a car to get you started:

Danng I love it but atleast need one more seat for the honeys 🤘🏼

[1979-930]

Is that a Boxster?
Second seat would only leave room for Rawknee. You don't want that.


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[Rawknees'Turbo]

^^^

That car Phat posted is probably faster than a Boxster! And quit trying to Richard-block me, Deez - possessiveness is not an attractive quality, bro!!!

[ItzaMe]

What you guys think of this one? Asking 25k has 122k miles and has some rust but pretty solid. Cranks but does not start might need new injectors. Let me k ow what you guys think.

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by pmax

^^^

How many rust "holes" are there ?

Few nice big holesss

You tell me what you think

https://www.flickr.com/photos/107775684@N07/sets/72157675967127272/

[Rick Brooklyn]

My advice is to change your search strategy. I should have done the same when I was searching.

Figure out who the top two or three indies in your area are. Pay them a visit and ask them if they knkw of a good, honest, driver-level G-body car available. Then reach out to the boss of your local PCA and ask them if you can join their next get together, and ask the people you meet the same question.

Much more likely to get you a good outcome than internet search. Craigslist in particular is a ****ing cesspool. Just look at the ad you posted. I wouldn't buy a car from some ****er who says it's gonna double in money, just out of principle.

[1979-930]

^^^ Some of there long time PCA members talk about cars parked in there back yard that haven't moved in years. The die hard Porsche guys are hoarders.

[sugarwood]

Rick, his search strategy is to find a "cheap" Porsche. The reality is that he can't comfortably afford one, since you should only afford a Porsche if you can buy two of them. But, that's his prerogative.

LOL @ the lie about just needing a battery. Yea, he went through the trouble of installing a new starter, but then never bought a battery??

Not running, this seems like a $15k car.

Cowl rust
Aftermarket wheels
Warped front smile
Weird holes in rear bumper
Serious Door sill rust
Floorpan rust means water was in the car
Steering wheel looks dirty?
Seats look very worn
Rust seeping from base of tail (left side)

I bet this car is worse than it looks
I would never buy this site unseen

[sugarwood]

I enjoy perusing those ads for rough condition examples. Very educational. Please keep them coming.

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by Rick Brooklyn

My advice is to change your search strategy. I should have done the same when I was searching.

Figure out who the top two or three indies in your area are. Pay them a visit and ask them if they knkw of a good, honest, driver-level G-body car available. Then reach out to the boss of your local PCA and ask them if you can join their next get together, and ask the people you meet the same question.

Much more likely to get you a good outcome than internet search. Craigslist in particular is a ****ing cesspool. Just look at the ad you posted. I wouldn't buy a car from some ****er who says it's gonna double in money, just out of principle.

Good call. Thank you

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

Rick, his search strategy is to find a "cheap" Porsche. The reality is that he can't comfortably afford one, since you should only afford a Porsche if you can buy two of them. But, that's his prerogative.

LOL @ the lie about just needing a battery. Yea, he went through the trouble of installing a new starter, but then never bought a battery??

Not running, this seems like a $15k car.

Cowl rust
Aftermarket wheels
Warped front smile
Weird holes in rear bumper
Serious Door sill rust
Floorpan rust means water was in the car
Steering wheel looks dirty?
Seats look very worn
Rust seeping from base of tail (left side)

I bet this car is worse than it looks
I would never buy this site unseen

Yup you're right. He's a few hours away so I'd for sure check it out. Thanks for the input.

[kc911s]

Here is a narrow body for you Itzame

1975 Porsche 911 S

[sugarwood]

Originally Posted by pmax

CL is no worse than any of the other selling venues. Stay local. That prevents most of the surprises.

Agreed. The medium is not the message. I've seen great cars come up on CL, including mine.

CL is the main way to not pay dealer crack pipe prices. Of course, not all CL cars are reasonably priced, but no dealer car is, by definition.

CL the way to find a local car if you're not ready to be flying to test drive cars for $1000/pop.

The key is to know a good car and proper seller when you see it. They sell fast, do only the junk languishes on CL.

[sugarwood]

Originally Posted by kc911s

Here is a narrow body for you Itzame

1975 Porsche 911 S

Wow, look at the paint job on that rear deck lid.
Look at the leading edge of the front hood.
I'd love to see more pics of this disaster.