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Two broken bows isn't cheap, figure at least $600 in parts, maybe more now. It requires the top removal, so there a bit of labor there, and while your there it maybe time for top replacement. The $4k price would probably be more appropriate, but it is a tip, so that would drop the price for me even more..
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Not sure what it means but there was no such thing as a standard factory 968 cashmere boot. Cashmere cabs always got a black boot.
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I remember seeing this car for sale both locally here in VA and via eBay. There were some pictures of the top when it was "up" or should I say supposed to have been up...it is a mess, so you're looking at a new top which as others have mentioned, isn't cheap. It also isn't particularily easy, so you'll need to find someone who knows convertibles and/or Porsche specifically.
Now, that being said, tops are replaced all the time and it certainly doesn't mean the car is a POS. My car had it's top replaced at some point in it's life prior to me and it's fine. If all of the other areas of the car check out, it probably wouldn't be a bad purchase...just be prepared to spend additional cash to get it up to par. Only your budget can determine if it is a "good deal" or not.
Why was it salvaged?
True that tips are usually a little cheaper but the mileage is relatively low, so I'd wait to see what the PPI turns up and negotiate from there. Good luck whatever you decide.
- Darryl
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It would be helpful to know who "Matt" the expert is...perhaps someone here has used him and can verify his ability with 968s, they are somewhat quirky and there are a laundry list of things to look for in a PPI (by the way, you should download the PPI list found here on the site).
My initial reaction is that you should run...Tips are not highly desireable and can often be found in good condition at a reasonable (some would say cheap) price. Why put yourself into a position with a car that has so many known issues, even if you don't intent to re-sell it? For $9K this tiptronic on Cars.com seems like a better candidate (no relation to the car, just a quick search).
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?t...mp;aff=national
Jay
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Oooh another 968S! Why buy a plain 968 if you can get an S [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif[/img] Although there is somehing not right about the driver side door on the upper panel...looks like an additonal speaker or something.....and what's up with Porsche badge on the airbag cover, surely that is dangerous! Maybe this was an "S" feature only [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]
All joking asside though, I agree with Jay...you can do better for the money.
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'94 Midnight Blue 968 Coupe - No Sunroof, RS Barn Stage 1 Chip, Airbox mod, RS Barn Cat-back, NGK irridium spark plugs - Sold
'92 Signal Red 964 Carrera 4 - Sold
'84 Burgundy 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet - Sold
'90 Silver 944 Turbo S with M030 and limited slip diff - Sold
'76 Silver 911 Carrera 3.0 Targa - Sold
'79 Silver 924 5 speed - Sold
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<{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->hmmm - maybe i should snag it just so i could use the engine in a race car and hang onto the trans for the white car - i could dump the rest at garage sale prices and still come out ahead<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yes, certainly lots 'o good stuff on that car. If we were closer to each other, I'd be in for that... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] 'cept for the fact that I just spent my cash stash...new thread topic for that later! Building those reserves back up already, though.
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Strong pass...
Best advice is to lurk around here, search autotrader, cars.com, craigslist and e-bay. Become familiar with the marque and features. These are low production cars, but also fairly low interest...Tiptronics in particular. Keep looking and we'll keep posting, you'll have your new baby in due time.
Jay
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<{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->So I am a new Porsche buyer and I did some research on the 968 and never saw a single reference to an S model so I assume your tongue in check reply confirms that someone felt compelled to dress up the rear deck numbers.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sorry for confusing you Jim, I was referring to the seller's notes on the green cab: Seller's Notes: A HARD TO FIND 1994 PORSHE 968S CABRIOLET...
I would suggest running a search here on the forum for cars for sale, I have seen better examples posted in the past month than both these...good luck in your search.
Johann van Biljon
'60 Aetna Blue 356B T5 Coupe
'94 Midnight Blue 968 Coupe - No Sunroof, RS Barn Stage 1 Chip, Airbox mod, RS Barn Cat-back, NGK irridium spark plugs - Sold
'92 Signal Red 964 Carrera 4 - Sold
'84 Burgundy 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet - Sold
'90 Silver 944 Turbo S with M030 and limited slip diff - Sold
'76 Silver 911 Carrera 3.0 Targa - Sold
'79 Silver 924 5 speed - Sold
