Never really thought about the prospect of picking up a 968 until a few days ago when the opportunity showed up to pickup a 1994 Guards Red one.
Here is what I know so far. It has 51.1k miles on it, dealer maintained the entire time with records, one owner. All the timing work was done at 45k miles ahead of schedule. Comes with C4 wheels already on it.
Vehicle is pretty much pristine condition, though will likely need a clutch soon (how much would that run?)
Oh, its a 6 speed, lsd, painted spoiler, etc.
Family friend, so no worries about someone hiding anything, out the door for 12k. Any thoughts?
You don't want that car. We all do. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
go and buy your significant other something sparkly right now!
Figure a grand (?) for parts and labor on that clutch.
Otherwise, that sounds like a smokin' deal on a low mileage car.
If you haven't purchased it yet, you may have missed out!
[quote name='Anchorman' date='May 22 2006, 03:46 PM']If you haven't purchased it yet, you may have missed out!
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Heh, now you guys should love this, its done. 11k with tax. Will post pics when I can.
thanks for the quick replies.
[quote name='bave' date='May 22 2006, 03:51 PM']Heh, now you guys should love this, its done. 11k with tax. [right][post="21420"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post][/right][/quote]
I hate you. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Ok, the actual emotion is far from hate ... it's envy. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
But seriously, welcome to the group, and congratulations on a GREAT deal !
Welcome. While you got a great deal, it's one more shot on the negative side of the 968 value argument. Good thing for me that I love my car and have no intention of selling for many years.
[quote name='bave' date='May 22 2006, 01:00 PM']It has 51.1k miles on it, <snip>, lsd[/quote]
[quote name='bave' date='May 22 2006, 02:51 PM']Heh, now you guys should love this, its done. 11k with tax. Will post pics when I can.[/quote]
Welcome to the 968 world -- it's a fantastic deal -- I hate you too! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
[quote name='bave' date='May 22 2006, 03:51 PM']Heh, now you guys should love this, its done. 11k with tax. Will post pics when I can.
thanks for the quick replies.
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RUN, do not walk to your nearest ATM. Empty it with both hands <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> That's a great deal!
Caveat: If there are no receipts for the timing belt, tensioners, seals, assume it hasn't been done and budget for it. At 51K miles, it's time. Also be sure to budget for variocam pad replacment. Be sure to ask your friend if the work has been done and budget for it.
Welcome to the club...you are in for many happy (s)miles.
Best,
Please do not report this purchase to Bruce Anderson!
If the car is straight it was a smoking deal.
2 posts and already everybody hates him
[quote name='Ryan' date='May 23 2006, 02:59 PM']2 posts and already everybody hates him
[right][post="21487"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post][/right][/quote]LOL. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
I don't know whether to laugh or cry about a deal like that. Wow.
[quote name='Ryan' date='May 23 2006, 11:59 AM']2 posts and already everybody hates him
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<img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/laugh.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Yeah, but that's only until someone else finds the next garage queen and buys it for even less <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/dry.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
What a painful thought. We should all get together and do a bunch of buy/sell deals that get the prices UP, not down.
Sorry, my intent was not to try and drive anyone crazy.
Regardless, I do not think its an accurate representation of the cars value. The owner is a family friend and was trying to sell it quickly to buy a new 997, I honestly never thought about the car until I heard, and even then only a passing moment.... though I called him about an hour later.
Long story short, he is the first/only owner of the car, all dealer maintenence done on or ahead of schedule including a full timing/variocam overhaul. The only thing it will likely need somewhere down the line is a clutch job as he told me that the balancer plate behind the clutch disc is wearing and the best way to replace that is during a clutch job. Never been hit, all original factory parts/paint.
It is getting inspected in the next few days, from there it will be mine. Only question I had for him was with the pinion bearing, he never heard of it an was never told anything about it by the dealer that maintained it. Is it safe to assume this will not be an issue?
Either way, the car is probably worth quite a bit more than I paid for it, though I don't know what it would really be worth, but it was never really offered to anyone but me, and offered to me because he knows I am a car guy who always helped him wash/clean/detail cars and we both take care of the cars and he would prefer to see it go somewhere that it would be taken care of rather than abused and modified horrendously.
Oh, btw, its a coupe not cabrio.
Depending on cosmetic condition, its probably worth at least 16K, especially in that color and with those options.
Score!
Whew, I feel better knowing that it's a coupe. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
As for the pinion bearing - it's not an issue until it becomes an issue - and it may never become an issue. So, treat it like everything else that could happen but also may not happen. As they say - if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Again - welcome, enjoy, and experience the 968 smile factor.
Congrats,
I got my car (94 white cab with <40k miles and lsd) from a family friend around this time last year, and like you it was a deal I couldn't pass up. I have never shared what I paid simply because its not based on the fair market value of the car -- it was a deal among friends.
However, I will say that no matter what you pay for the car and the miles you will want to budget around 2k a year for repairs and upkeep, of course some years will be less but some will also be more. I spent my 2k last year on getting a early 60k tune-up (water-pump, belts, rolls, front engine seals, fluids changed, variocam inspection, distributor cap, rotor, fuel filter, etc.). This year I'm thinking new tires and possibly freshening the paint on the rims or maybe a new Chassis stiffener. If you think like this then the pinion bearing repair $1500 doesn't seem like a big deal and the odd year that you don't put any money in the car are just a nice treat. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Now where are pictures?
Glau